Stephan Jean Pierre
About Stephan Jean Pierre
Stephan Jean Pierre is an Agricultural Program Manager with extensive experience in the coffee industry, particularly in Haiti. He has held leadership positions in various organizations, including Agridev and Catholic Relief Services, and has contributed significantly to the development of Haitian coffee branding and market expansion.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Stephan Jean Pierre has served as the Agricultural Program Manager at Catholic Relief Services since 2018. In this role, he focuses on enhancing agricultural practices and developing sustainable programs that benefit local communities in Haiti. His experience in agricultural economics and management supports the organization's mission to improve food security and livelihoods in the region.
Current Role at Agridev
Since 2004, Stephan Jean Pierre has held the position of President at Agridev in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Under his leadership, Agridev has focused on agricultural development and support for local farmers. His extensive background in agricultural economics and management informs the strategic direction of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Stephan Jean Pierre holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from Université de Montréal - HEC Montréal, which he completed from 2007 to 2008. He also earned a B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from McGill University, studying from 1989 to 1993. Additionally, he obtained a DEC from College Jean de Brebeuf between 1987 and 1989. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in agricultural development.
Background in Coffee Industry
Stephan Jean Pierre has significant experience in the coffee industry, having managed the Fédération des Associations Caféières Natives (FACN) from 1997 to 2004. He played a key role in restructuring the organization and improving the quality of Haitian Bleu coffee. He also developed a branding and marketing strategy targeting the US specialty coffee market and expanded the coffee into European and Asian markets.
Previous Experience and Contributions
Before his current roles, Stephan Jean Pierre worked as a Credit Officer at SOFIHDES from 1995 to 1997 and as a Consultant at DAI from 2006 to 2007. He contributed to the certification of the first fairtrade cooperatives in Burundi while serving as the coffee Value Chain Manager for the Burundi Agribusiness Project. His diverse experiences have shaped his expertise in agricultural development and market strategies.