Meet the Team.
Simon Goujard is the Director of Operations at Edesia, where he leads the Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams. With more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and industrial operations, he is committed to driving efficiency, innovation, and excellence across Edesia’s production environment.
Before joining Edesia in September 2025, Simon spent over two decades at Nutriset, serving as Director of Development. There, he played a key role in advancing industrial strategy and strengthening global partnerships within the PlumpyField network. His work focused on optimizing processes, scaling impact, and upholding the highest quality standards across roughly fifteen factories worldwide in the fight against malnutrition.
Simon holds a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Rouen Normandy University in France.
Andrew Kamara is the Vice President of Global Operations at Edesia. In this role, he leads the organization’s manufacturing and operational efforts, overseeing production, quality, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain management at Edesia’s Rhode Island facility. He also plays a key role in driving global expansion initiatives related to Last Mile delivery and impact.
Since joining Edesia in 2009, Andrew has held a variety of roles across the organization, contributing to its growth and operational excellence.
Before Edesia, Andrew spent two years at Coca-Cola Enterprises as a mid-level Distribution Resource, managing delivery, storage, and distribution operations for a broad portfolio of bottled beverages. He also worked for six years at United Natural Foods, serving as both a Quality Assurance Specialist and a Supervisor in grocery and repackaging operations.
Andrew holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Connecticut and an Advanced Diploma in Electronics from NIIT in Accra, Ghana.