Our People
Our Team
Gundana Farma is guided by a leadership team that combines finance, agriculture, engineering, governance and community development experience in Mozambique and abroad.
Together, this team is responsible for turning a 400+ hectare vision into a modern, irrigated farm that creates jobs, builds skills and delivers strong, long-term value for investors and surrounding communities.
Management Team
The operational leadership responsible for strategy, execution and day-to-day performance of the farm.
Philipe Jonasi
Founder & Managing Director
- MBA in Finance – Hult International Business School (Boston & New York, USA).
- 15+ years of international experience in supply chain, finance and operations leadership.
- Leads strategy, capital mobilisation, investor relations and overall governance for Gundana Farma.
- Passionate about scalable agribusiness that creates rural jobs and long-term community value.
Albert Agostinho Jacalaze
Farm Manager & Agricultural Engineer
- Degree in Agronomy & Agricultural Engineering (Universidade Católica de Moçambique).
- Experienced in irrigation system design, orchard establishment and agronomic field operations.
- Leads day-to-day farm activities: crop management, irrigation scheduling, labour supervision and field logistics.
- Strong in practical farm systems, productivity improvement and technical project execution.
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Agostinho Jacalaze
Director – Community Engagement & Rural Security
- 20+ years of service in the Mozambique National Police, retiring as Inspector.
- Deep experience in rural security, conflict resolution and stakeholder engagement.
- Leads community mobilisation and the 1,000-family partnership model around the farm.
- Supports safe operations, land stewardship and strong relationships with local leaders.
Board & Advisors
The board and advisory team bring decades of experience in governance, education, public health, sustainability and church-based community development.
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James William Hinton
Co-Founder & Strategic Community Development Advisor
- Over 40 years of leadership in education, engineering, church governance and community work.
- Background in Civil Engineering and a Master’s degree in Theology.
- Provides governance support, mentoring and strategic guidance on community impact.
- Helps align Gundana’s commercial development with long-term social outcomes.
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Sarah Hinton
Co-Founder & Social Development & Public Health Advisor
- 40+ years’ experience in nursing, public health, youth and family development.
- Leads thinking on child and youth programmes linked to Gundana’s footprint.
- Champions initiatives that support vulnerable households in surrounding communities.
- Ensures health, dignity and human development remain central to farm expansion.
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António Vilanculo Macilau
Board Member & Governance Advisor
- Master’s degree in Peace, Governance & Leadership (Africa University).
- Experience in public administration and church leadership in Mozambique.
- Advises on governance structures, conflict mitigation and institutional relationships.
- Supports ethical decision-making and long-term stakeholder trust.
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Rebekah Hinton
Board Member & Sustainability & Natural Resource Advisor
- PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering with a foundation in natural sciences.
- Experience in water systems, sustainable land use and climate resilience.
- Advises on water security, soil conservation and climate-smart agriculture.
- Supports ESG alignment for future investors and partners.