Richard Colback Crop Production / AgriWater Specialist
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Richard Colback is a Crop Production and AgriWater Specialist offering financial and technology solutions in the AgriBusiness sector.
He focuses on soil, water, and energy-efficient technology innovations for smallholder farmers, with extensive global experience, particularly in India and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Richard excels in developing strategies and teams by leveraging various stakeholders such as local NGOs, funding agencies, governmental bodies, research institutes, microfinance organizations, community groups, and multinational private sector partners.
His expertise spans project evaluation and implementation, ranging from World Bank-funded irrigation infrastructure redevelopment to village-level water supply and sanitation systems operations, leading successful global teams.
Richard is renowned for his strategic use of LinkedIn for professional and business development, being a published author of a training series on effective LinkedIn usage.
His specialties include the water sector, soil management, energy-water-power nexus, agriculture, agribusiness, irrigation engineering, water management, water resources, solar-powered pumps, natural resource management, irrigation technologies, global business and market development, strategic planning across multiple regions, project management, negotiations, teaching, and LinkedIn strategy training and implementation.
Richard's educational background includes studies in various institutions such as the University of California, Los Angeles, University of Southampton, The University of Reading, and the University of Oxford.
His professional journey includes roles at prestigious organizations like the International Finance Corporation, Xylem Inc., Total Intermodal Services, Bain and Company, and Booker Tate Limited, where he held positions ranging from Industry Specialist to Vice President, Operations and Strategic Planning.
Richard Colback is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience and knowledge in agricultural and water-related fields, focusing on enhancing sustainable practices for better crop production and resource management.
