Cargill's Sarah Jelken Joins PFS Board of Directors

Partners in Food Solutions is excited to announce that Sarah Jelken, Vice President, Industrial Segment Leader for Cargill Starches, Sweeteners and Texturizers North America, has joined our board of directors. Sarah brings nearly 15 years of experience with Cargill and has lived and worked across Africa.

“This is a really special moment for me to be a part of something bigger than myself that truly reflects the intersection of my personal and professional passions – food processing, the agricultural supply chain, and Africa,” she said. 

“PFS has a unique value proposition that strengthens the middle of local food value chains by connecting entrepreneurial food processors with technical and business expertise. And who better to supply that expertise than employees from some of the world’s leading companies. At Cargill, we’re working to nourish the world, and helping entrepreneurs across Africa build their food processing businesses is a perfect fit for us. It’s an honor to represent Cargill on the board, and I’m excited to contribute as we continue to expand PFS’ impact for years to come.”

"We are thrilled to welcome Sarah to our board of directors," said PFS CEO Mandla Nkomo. "The remarkable leadership and experience that she is bringing to PFS will be instrumental in guiding our future growth and innovation. We're truly excited to have Sarah working with us to realize our vision of food security across Africa.”