Alexander Fankuchen

Alexander Fankuchen is a social entrepreneur and CEO focused on agricultural innovation and inclusive value chains in East Africa. He leads Cinch Markets to aggregate smallholder land into irrigated mosaic farms, delivering commercial yields while sharing income with landowners. He combines strategy, policy engagement, and operational leadership to scale climate‑smart farming, build buyer partnerships, and attract impact investment. He previously worked in development consulting and fintech policy, advising governments and private partners on market entry and digital financial services. He holds degrees from Duke University and FGV, speaks Portuguese, and is committed to sustainable rural livelihoods and scalable agribusiness models.