Omer Gatien Maledy

Cameroonian, Mr. Omer Gatien Maledy is a seasoned expert with over 35 years of experience and high-level responsibilities in Cameroon's cocoa and coffee sectors.
As the spokesperson for the private sector in these industries, he embodies the national vision of modernization, sustainability, and competitiveness that underpins Cameroon's agro-industrial transformation. He represents the country's ambition to build a responsible, sustainable, and competitive cocoa economy.

A strong advocate for quality and traceability, he promotes the value of agroforestry cocoa to all stakeholders. He has established flagship programs such as 'New Generation,' the Cocoa and Coffee Festival, the 'Excellence Cocoa' label, the professionalization of producers, the fight against deforestation and child labor, which have redefined industry standards. In addition, he collaborates with numerous organizations in several producing countries.