Chika Russell — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder & Group CEO at CHIKA'S WHOLEFOODS AFRICA since 2022.
Founded CHIKA’S Foods in 2014, which expanded into major UK retailers and global markets.
Appeared on BBC’s 'Dragons Den' in 2015, delivering a pitch described as 'one of the best ever'.
CHIKA’S Foods raised over £800k in 2017 and secured a multimillion-pound private equity deal for CHIKA’S Africa.
CHIKA’S Africa focuses on social enterprise and governance, targeting a 70% female professional workforce.
Holds a Chartered Accountant (CIMA) qualification and a Bachelors in Economics and Accounting.

Biography

Chika Russell is the Founder and Group CEO of CHIKA'S WHOLEFOODS AFRICA, established in 2022, and the Founder and CEO of CHIKA’S Foods, which she started in 2014. Her entrepreneurial journey began with a desire to share African-inspired food, leading to the creation of a snack range that quickly gained traction in the multinational food retail market.