Hamid Rutaro

Hamid Rutaro possesses extensive experience in market development and management within the agricultural sector. Currently serving as the Africa Market Development and Technical Manager for URUS Group since June 2020, Rutaro directs the growth and technical guidance of the company's initiatives across Africa, focusing on strategic partnerships and support for farmers and development organizations. In addition, Rutaro has been the International Regional Manager at Genex since July 2016, overseeing international markets and executing marketing and sales plans for profitability. Previous roles include Regional Manager at AgSource Cooperative Services, where objectives for regional growth and member satisfaction were achieved, and various positions at Cooperative Resources International and AgSource that involved key account development, sales growth, and technical training. Rutaro holds a Master of Agribusiness from Kansas State University and a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine from Makerere University.