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People That Deliver's Esther Ndichu on Purpose, Logistics, & African Innovation - SAPICS 2025


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In this powerful interview from the SAPICS 2025 Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, Scott Luton of Supply Chain Now sits down with Esther Ndichu—global supply chain leader, advocate, and changemaker.

Esther shares her incredible journey from corporate America to becoming a farmer in Kenya, driven by a passion for food security and sustainable agriculture, and opens up about breaking barriers, championing diversity, and nurturing talent across the continent.

Now serving as the Step 2.0 Coordinator for People That Deliver, Esther shares how she helps to transform public health supply chains in low- and middle-income countries—empowering local professionals to strengthen healthcare access through logistics.

Tune in to hear Esther reflect on her impactful career, her belief in logistics as a force for good, and why Africa’s supply chain ecosystem is primed for innovation, investment, and homegrown solutions.

Additional Links & Resources:

  • Connect with Esther on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/esther-ndichu
  • Learn more about People That Deliver: www.peoplethatdeliver.org
  • Check out the other Interviews from SAPICS 2025: https://supplychainnow.com/sapics-2025
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This episode is hosted by Scott Luton and produced by Trisha Cordes, Joshua Miranda, and Amanda Luton. For additional information, please visit our dedicated show page at: https://supplychainnow.com/people-that-deliver-purpose-logistics-african-innovation-sapics-2025-1464

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