From Banking to Farmland- Adesuwa Ifedi on Leading Africa’s Agritech Pipeline

She once struggled to find a job. Today, Adesuwa Ifedi is shaping the pipeline that gives others a chance.

After two decades in banking, Adesuwa stepped away from comfort into the unpredictable world of development — no manuals, no guarantees, just vision, grit, and farmland. As Executive Vice President for Transformation, Strategy, and Communications at Heifer International, she’s now channeling millions into Africa’s agritech future, empowering entrepreneurs redefining food security across the continent.

In this episode of The Boss Lady Africa, we dive into the shock of starting over, the courage required to lead without a playbook, and why the most valuable capital might not be financial — but emotional.