Board Member
Meet Lester A. Kroma
Lester A. Kroma is an esteemed Liberian entrepreneur and accomplished business leader, renowned for his visionary approach and dynamic leadership capabilities. As the co-owner and General Manager of E-Agri Marketing Solutions Inc. and the CEO and co-founder of the acclaimed D'Calabash Hotel and Restaurant Inc., Lester exemplifies innovative entrepreneurship. His outstanding leadership earned him the prestigious USAID Liberia Development Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2021-2022.
A graduate of the University of Liberia with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, specializing in management and economics, Lester combines strong business acumen with strategic foresight and analytical precision. He excels at building and motivating high-performance teams, consistently guiding them towards achieving organizational excellence and strategic objectives.
Lester's professional journey is marked by significant roles, including Procurement Consultant at the World Bank's Liberia office, Procurement Director at Liberia's Rural and Renewable Energy Agency, and Procurement Specialist with the UNDP. His foundational experiences at the Liberian Bank for Development and Investment have significantly shaped his strategic approach to business. Lester remains committed to leveraging his extensive expertise to foster efficient, growth-driven business environments that generate lasting impact.