OUR LEADERSHIP
At Global Harvest Initiative (GHI), our leadership team brings decades of expertise in environmental management, business development, and international collaboration. Together, they drive our mission to foster sustainable growth in agriculture, SMEs, and environmental initiatives.
Jeffrey Lee, DM
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Jeffrey Lee holds a Doctorate of Management (DM) in Environmental Management and Social Sustainability from Colorado Technical University and is a distinguished leader in environmental consulting. With a career spanning environmental impact analysis, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and pollution prevention planning, Jeffrey has become a trusted advisor for companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and adhere to environmental regulations.
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Jeffrey's expertise includes:
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Developing environmental impact assessments.
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Crafting enforceable environmental policies.
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Designing pollution prevention and sustainability plans.
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Interpreting environmental laws for actionable implementation.​
In addition to serving as GHI’s CEO, Jeffrey is currently the lead Environmental Consultant at Power Resource Group, where his responsibilities include facility inspections, environmental reporting, and mitigation planning. His previous roles include Storm Water Permit and Inspection Specialist for the City of Abilene, where he ensured compliance with EPA and TCEQ permits.
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Jeffrey’s international experience includes environmental and humanitarian projects in Malaysia, Indonesia, Egypt, Sudan, India, and Nicaragua. He is also academically accomplished, holding a BBS in Communication and an MS in Environmental Management from Hardin-Simmons University. He has completed additional coursework in international agriculture at Tarleton State University, expanding his expertise in agronomy, animal science, and global agricultural markets.
Veton Kodra, MBA
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Veton Kodra is a dynamic leader with over 20 years of experience across European and GCC markets. A business consultant, curriculum developer, and expert recruiter, Veton has held senior roles in industries ranging from telecommunications and procurement to education and international consultancy.
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His career highlights include:
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Procurement Manager and Training & Development Manager at Ecolog International.
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Business Consultant at GLG Dubai.
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Project Manager for USAID.
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Board Member of Indian Overseas Services.​
Currently, Veton leads operations as the COO of GHI and serves as Political Advisor to the Czech Ambassador in North Macedonia. He also drives innovation as Head of Curriculum and Product Development at iLead Swiss, crafting cutting-edge educational programs. His entrepreneurial ventures include managing business development at Votex Company and consulting for African Egyptian Consulting Group in European and Balkan markets.
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Veton holds a BA in English Language, a BA in History, and an MBA in Political Marketing from the Cosmopolitan Institute of Education in Prague, Czech Republic.