About HISAGEN
Building bridges between climate action and agricultural development in Africa.
Born from Experience
HISAGEN was founded by a team with deep roots in both Ugandan agriculture and global climate markets. We've seen firsthand how smallholder farmers bear the brunt of climate change while having the potential to be part of the solution.
Our name reflects our mission: High Impact Soil Application for a Greener Environment.
This team was brought together by Cedric Babu, a Ugandan-Irish entrepreneur and former Davis Cup captain whose vision united us around the opportunity to bring transformative agricultural technology to Africa. His spirit continues to guide our work.
Our Mission
To transform smallholder agriculture in Africa through regenerative technology that delivers immediate productivity gains for farmers while building long-term environmental and economic resilience.
Our Team
Experts in agriculture, climate science, and impact
Keir Austen-Brown
CEO, HISAGEN USA
British-Kenyan. 22 years Merrill Lynch. MIT Digital Transformation.
Scott Hermo
COO, HISAGEN USA
30 years finance. 7 years agriculture/renewable energy.
Daniel Pettersson
Director, HISAGEN Africa
Swedish-Nigerian. 12 years Lafarge. INSEAD MBA.
Israel Tinkasimiire
COO, HISAGEN Africa
Ugandan. 17 years Lafarge/Holcim. Makerere University.
Our Structure
HISAGEN USA
Funding, intellectual property, and global coordination. Manages investor relations, carbon credit marketing, and strategic partnerships.
HISAGEN Africa
Operations, regulatory compliance, and farmer rollout. Manages recruitment, training, MRV implementation, and community engagement.
Our Vision
A future where regenerative agriculture is the foundation of rural prosperity in Africa, where farmers thrive, soils recover, and communities grow stronger with every season.
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