Benard Odote
Kenya
Group CEO & Managing Director, House of Procurement (HOP Global); Founder, Trade Financial Solutions & Equipment Group, ESG Impact Exchange
Corporate Leaders Program - 2025
Benard Odote is a visionary leader and serial entrepreneur building Africa-centered solutions at the intersection of supply chain, finance, ESG, and digital infrastructure.
Benard’s influence spans global sourcing, trade finance, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and asset disposal — impacting sectors from FMCG and manufacturing to energy, infrastructure, government, and humanitarian aid. His innovations have unlocked over $1.5 billion in trade and working capital through models like Supply Chain Finance and Pay-As-You-Sell, while his multi-country infrastructure — featuring logistics hubs at Kenya’s ports, borders, and urban centers — powers seamless growth.
