SWIM appoints Evans Kyere-Mensah as Global Agritech, Climate Innovation Advisor

Evans Kyere-Mensah has been appointed as Global Agritech and Climate Innovation Advisor by the Student Workforce Innovation Movement (SWIM). The appointment, announced in Accra and Greensboro, North Carolina, forms part of SWIM's strategy to expand global workforce pathways in agriculture, climate resilience and next-generation food systems.

SWIM said the appointment would strengthen collaboration between education and industry while preparing young people for opportunities in the evolving global economy. Louv Afua Amoakowaa Ford, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SWIM, described Kyere-Mensah's appointment as a major boost to the organisation's mission. According to SWIM, agriculture supports the livelihoods of nearly one billion people worldwide. Kyere-Mensah said he was honoured to join the organisation, adding that "Agriculture is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technology, climate challenges, and new economic opportunities."

As part of his responsibilities, Kyere-Mensah will support the development of agritech education and certification programmes in partnership with accredited universities. He will also contribute to climate-smart agriculture training, workforce development initiatives, partnerships with agricultural institutions and agribusiness companies, as well as student-led agritech entrepreneurship programmes.