Nico Koch is the General Manager: Fruit at PepsiCo Sub-Saharan Africa, with extensive experience in the global dried fruit industry. He is responsible for the full profit and loss across export markets and local industrial sales, including procurement, processing, logistics and retail packaging under the Safari brand.
Nico has a strong track record in driving operational efficiency, value chain optimisation and sustainable growth, including expanding production capacity and growing volumes in key international markets.
His expertise spans international trade, strategic sales, and the development of robust supply chain systems, with a focus on quality management, compliance and traceability. He is particularly experienced in aligning production systems with evolving market and regulatory requirements.
