LEADERSHIP

Governance & Management

Meet the directors behind Arch Holdings Malawi — combining operational discipline, global agronomic expertise, and accountable governance across every initiative.

HOW WE GOVERN

Arch Holdings is governed by directors who combine field experience with research-led agriculture — ensuring strategy is ambitious, operations are disciplined, and farmers and partners are supported end to end.

Technical mastery

Boots-on-the-ground expertise across operations, security, and logistics keeps every initiative execution-ready.

Academic rigour

Science-backed decision-making in agriculture, biosecurity, and export standards grounded in global training.

Accountable governance

Zero-waste administration, transparent oversight, and milestone-driven delivery across the group.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Directors driving every division

Joseph Foster Ngalande

Director of Operations & Administration

OperationsSecurity & ICTLogisticsAdministration

Joseph brings over 15 years of multifaceted experience in Malawi's technical and administrative sectors. His background anchors the company's operational efficiency — from securing physical and digital assets to ensuring every project runs on time and on budget.

Technical oversight

Expert in electronic security and computer networking, ensuring Arch Holdings' physical and digital infrastructure remains protected.

Strategic logistics

Deep experience in vehicle management and executive administration, keeping field operations and headquarters aligned.

Zero-waste leadership

Results-oriented and energetic — every Kwacha invested is accounted for and every project is driven to its milestone.

Elizabeth Addo Likubwe

Director of Agriculture & Horticulture

AgronomyExport cropsFarmer networksGreen Arch

Elizabeth is a globally trained agronomist whose expertise elevates Arch Holdings from a trading house into a science-backed agricultural platform. She leads crop strategy, farmer partnerships, and the path to export-ready production.

Academic excellence

Master of Horticultural Science from Massey University (New Zealand) — bringing international perspectives on yield optimisation and biosecurity.

Industry footprint

Managed large-scale operations for Illovo Sugar and Bayer Malawi across commercial farming, seed production, and phytosanitary standards.

Green Arch initiative

Leads high-value non-traditional crops — ginger, garlic, and Bird's Eye chili — and ensures smallholder partners meet global export certifications.