Appointment of Phil Mumby - Consultant Pro-invest

The European Union through Pro-invest has appointed Mr. Phil Mumby as the consultant who will work with EATTA for the Strategy Implementation plan. This is a 7 months project funded by pro-invest whose specific objective is to provide technical assistance to support the tea sector by enhancing EATTA members capacities for value added tea products, marketing, promotion activities and business linkages.

The programme is meant to benefit member countries of the EATTA and improve the position of the African tea in the global market.

Phil Mumby holds a Bsc. Hons Food Science & Agricultural Economics from Reading University UK and has over 30 years experience in the tea industry. He works as an independent consultant in tea issues.

Phil has worked with Ringtons Ltd, Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) where he is the founding Director and its Interim chair. He has also worked with Premier Brands and held various Board positions besides working for Cadbury Typhoo where he began his career as a tea taster, buyer and blender.

Phil visited the EATTA Secretariat on Monday 7th June 2010 and met with the EATTA Management led by the MD Dr. Kipkirui Arap Lang'at and had healthy discussions with the team to get a better understanding on the expectations of the project. 

EATTA welcomes Mr. Phil Mumby and wish his all the best and support to ensure the success of this project. We will keep you updated on the developments about this project as they unfold.