Linda Nielsen is the founding Chief Executive Officer of the Horticultural Development Council (HDC). After establishing the organisation, she swiftly built a strong, committed membership by uniting diverse horticulture exporters of all scales to create an influential apex body representing the industry. Under her leadership, HDC is driving the transformation of Zimbabwe’s horticulture sector into a US$1 billion industry by 2030. Her strategic vision focuses on forging impactful partnerships that catalyse industry growth and sustainability.