Dereck Okpara (KSM) - MBA/CAMS/CRISC/CDPSE/ERMCP - MD/CEO
Dereck is an accomplished Data Protection Officer and Specialist Compliance Manager with over 23 years of progressive expertise in Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Internal Control, Risk Management, and Data Privacy across diverse industries. He is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE), Enterprise Risk Management Certified Professional (ERMCP), Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA), and Certified in Risk & Information Systems Controls (CRISC). Throughout his extensive career, he has built a strong foundation in transaction monitoring, internal controls, enterprise risk governance, regulatory compliance, and GDPR/Data Protection best practices. His professional journey has been defined by a deep commitment to integrity, diligence, and operational excellence—principles that today form the core of Dengozi Farms Limited. Motivated by a passion for food security, sustainable agriculture, and ethical agribusiness practices, Sir Okpara transitioned into the poultry and integrated farming sector to apply his governance and compliance expertise to an industry critical to national development. His vast experience in risk assessment, quality assurance, and regulatory oversight empowers him to run a farm enterprise built on safety, transparency, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. As MD/CEO of Dengozi Farms Limited, Sir Okpara oversees strategic direction, day-to-day operations, and the implementation of rigorous biosecurity, hygiene, and compliance standards across all departments—from poultry brooding, layers, and broiler operations to fish farming, snail rearing, processing, and product distribution. Under his visionary leadership, Dengozi Farms Limited operates with a strong culture of accountability, innovation, and customer-centric service. His dedication to agriculture is anchored in the belief that farming is not merely a business but a mission—to provide communities with nutritious, high-quality protein, support rural development, create employment, and uphold the highest standards of responsible food production.
