ECOM

ECOMGHANAACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE TO CREATE PROSPERITY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

ECOM HeritageOperationsexpand to NewYork, thenSavannah, NewOrleans andDallas. Tradingbegins withMexico andParaguay184918851935Mexico1948Coffee tradingstarts in Brazil1952Company foundedin Barcelona byJose Esteve,cotton merchant.Barcelona textileboom sees JoseEsteve evolve thebusiness fromcotton spinning toselling inventoryBrazil166 years market experienceParaguay1970s1980sECOM isrestructured into aholding companyto accommodateall tradingcompanies fromSwitzerland1999Sales centreestablished inSwitzerland tomanage theEuropean, Asianand Africanoperations.Opening of cocoatrading business inUSA & Brazil2000Ghana’slargest privatesupply chainpartner incocoaPioneers ofsustainableand traceablecocoa beans inGhana2010ArmajaroGhana startsoperations2013ECOMacquiresArmajaroLargest coffee trader globallyLargestsustainableprogramme incocoa andpremium payer3rd largest cocoa supplier inthe world38% compounded annualgrowth rate onsustainable products4th largest cotton traderglobally

Our PurposeACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE TO CREATE PROSPERITY IN RURALCOMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATION, EFFICIENCY ANDEMPOWERMENT“We want to show that through our entrepreneurship we can help farmers build up realprosperity. Therefore, all we do should be based on the principle of building wealth for thefarmers.We innovate new services, create more efficiencies and empower the farmers to grow theirbusiness. Hence, we can be at the forefront of changing the industry and safeguard the futureof cocoa and other crops in West Africa.“– Rahul Gopinath, Regional Director, Africa

CocoaAt Ecom Ghana, we know that “Cocoa Ghana! Ghana Cocoa!”We are the largest buyers of Ghana cocoa beans and cocoa butter, liquor and cakefrom Ghanaian processors. Our local supply chain extends across the cocoa beltprocuring over 150,000 MT of cocoa annually.As the largest sustainable and traceable cocoa supplier in the country, we take ourresponsibility seriously to ensure that we give back to over 150,000 farmers. Overthe last 7 years we have paid back over USD 50 million in cash and in-kindpremiums.

Advisory ServicesOur advisory business arm has the core mission to build capacity of the farmerand farmer organizations. Our service portfolio includes:Good agriculturalpractices, environmentalpractices and socialpractices trainingFarm surveys andmappingAlternative livelihoodprogrammesSeedling nursery andseedling distributionFarm managementservicesFarm rehabilitationservices

Crop DoctorCrop Doctor believes that the farmer has the right to access quality agro inputs at themost affordable price.We change the way the farmer is educated on the agro input usage by offeringtraining and guidance during purchase and application period.Crop Doctor blends in a unique range of approved organic and inorganic inputsplant material as well as durable farming equipment.and

Edible Nuts andSpicesEcom is diversifying into new crop areas, including the procurement and exportof edible nuts and spices.In Ghana, we are amongst the largest cashew nut exporters with a vast reachacross the growing region.We work with interventions at the farm level to improve yield and productivityby supporting farmers with training and agro inputs.As we progress into the future, we plan to bring in our core competence ofbuilding a sustainable and traceable value chain into this sector. We are alsoexploring opportunities to originate ginger and turmeric from Ghana.

LogisticsKiteko is a reliable and dependent supply chain partner.We have a strong fleet of over 160 trucks and 40 warehouses throughout the countrycatering to our internal and various external client requirements.Our trucks are equipped with GPS tracking, which enables you to track your goodsfrom the comfort of your office.Safety is our utmost priority. We adhere to the highest health and safety standards andwe also comprehensively insure all our cargo.

I-GrowSmall holder farmers often suffer from the lack of access to credit and the burdenof unsustainable interest rates. At I-Grow we aim to unlock the hidden potential ofour farming community by creating a credit rating report based on our extensiveknowledge of operating with them over the years. This helps farmers to gainaccess to credit for their farming requirements.We actively train farmers on managing their cash flow through the FarmerBusiness School Programme. We also provide micro insurance for the farmingcommunity to protect the farmer from unforeseen events.Over 45,000 farmers have benefitted from the agro input credit programme whichaims to increase the farm yield and over 700 micro entrepreneurs have gainedaccess to tricycles branded “Kappo”.

Community DevelopmentEcom Ghana has consistently been a part of community development over theyears. We have been able to achieve the following interventions:205 boreholesconstructed impactingover 220,000households7 schools rehabilitatedwith over 750 childrenbenefittingPartnership withOtumfo AgroecomMobile LearningPlatformInstallation of villageresource centers forcreatingknowledgeable farmersEmployment of over5000 microentrepreneurs for ourvarious programmes

Grow with Ecom – Ecom’s People andTalentWe look out for and nurture people who are adaptable, innovative,entrepreneurial and have a passion for developing rural prosperity. Our peopleare:Self-starters who look foropportunities to innovate,change and improve theway they do thingsWe encourage realdiversity and have astrong genderdiversity drive.Driven to make animpact in their work, thebusiness and on ruralcommunitiesLeaders who arecommercially savvyand also understandthe rural sector

Our Talent ProgrammeOur Talent programme offers local and international internships or a RegionalManagement Trainee Programme. People always say: At Ecom you get theopportunity to grow! As an intern you will work on a business project and might get the opportunity tograduate into a permanent role. Our 2-year Graduate Management Trainee programme offers you exposure todifferent business areas across the West African Region whilst being groomed for amanagement position.We have some great people stories. People who started working in the field with farmers andnow lead large teams and successful Ecom businesses.

www.ecomtrading.comFor all employment enquiries and applications, please email hr.westafrica@ecomtrading.comLondon Office:Ecom Agrotrade Ltd10th Floor,55 Old Broad StreetEC2M 1 RX, LondonTel: 44 20 3214 2100Accra Office:Ecom Ghana8 Odoi Kwao Street,Airport Residential,Accra, GhanaTel: 233 302 274 5445Kumasi Office:Ecom GhanaPO Box KS 14687The Ark,Asokwa, KumasiTel: 233 540 123 205

Grow with Ecom -Ecom'sPeople and Talent Self-starters who look for opportunities to innovate, change and improve the way they do things Driven to make an impact in their work, the business and on rural communities Leaders who are commercially savvy and also understand the rural sector We encourage real diversity and have a strong gender