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MARGARET NYAMUMBO
Margaret Nyamumbo is the founder and CEO of Kahawa 1893, the first nationally distributed
Black- and woman-owned coffee company in the United States. Kahawa 1893 sources specialtygrade
coffee beans from woman-owned farming cooperatives in Africa and gives back to support
them. Nyamumbo grew up on her grandfather's coffee farm in Kenya and saw firsthand that
women provided about 90% of the labor, but they weren't always compensated. Kahawa 1893's
packaging contains a QR code that enables consumers to digitally tip the farmers, enabling them
to invest in their businesses, families and community. Kahawa 1893 has been featured on the TV show Shark Tank
and The Today Show and can be found in retailers like Target and Sprouts. Nyamumbo is a graduate of Harvard
Business School and Smith College. Kahawa 1893's compostable soft pods and frac packs are now available to
OCS operators nationally through a partnership with Alliant Coffee Solutions.
STEFANIE OLLER
Stefanie Oller is senior vice president of sales for
Five Star Breaktime Solutions. Oller has earned
her position navigating a male-dominated
industry over the last 15 years. She started in
the industry as a sales manager in 2009 with a
Canteen franchise that was purchased by Five
Star Breaktime Solutions in late 2020. She is a
graduate of Western Kentucky University. Oller has
an infectious personality and a fiery passion for
the industry like very few others. She leverages her
passion and expertise to get the most out of her
sales directors, driving record sales numbers for
the company in recent years. Oller carries strong
convictions of high-quality service and a neversay-die
attitude to work daily. This has been proven
successful for her in building business and strategic
supplier relationships over the years. She pushes the
boundaries on what's possible, driving her team and
the rest of the company to innovate and improve.
MALIN ÖSTMAN
Malin Östman has elevated Selfly
Store, a European company, to
the forefront of retail innovation.
Under her leadership, the
company achieved a significant
milestone with the launch of the
groundbreaking Selfly Freezer in the Metaverse.
Östman has skillfully shaped and boosted the
visibility of key collaborations with renowned
brands across various industries, and her strategic
efforts have redefined vending into a sophisticated,
proactive service that blends seamlessly into
daily life. More than just a marketer, Östman and
her team develop stories, collaborations and
campaigns that inject excitement and convenience
into the retail experience, ensuring that Selfly
Store is celebrated for its compelling marketing
and cutting-edge solutions. Her initiatives have
transformed Selfly Store into an example of
innovation, demonstrating that vending solutions
can do much more than provide convenience - they
can anticipate and satisfy consumer needs, offering
timely and efficient access to goods with no waiting
time and less food waste.
AMANDA PATEL
Amanda Patel is the owner and CFO of KNP Enterprises LLC.
With a career spanning two decades, she has climbed the
ladder of success and left an indelible mark in every role. Her
belief in the value of every individual's contribution, coupled with
her commitment to excellence, sets her apart as a trailblazer.
Her journey from the grassroots level to managerial positions
underscores her unparalleled work ethic and determination.
Patel's journey reaches its pinnacle as she transitions into an
entrepreneur, co-founding her own Biometric Smart Vending
Machine company alongside her husband and business partner.
By leveraging cutting-edge technology and industry insights,
she is revolutionizing the convenience services landscape.
Barcel USA, LLC would like to
congratulate Stephanie
Beerman for being
recognized as one of the
2024 Most Influential Women
in the Industry recipient!
Stephanie's passion for
working with customers,
exceeding company
expectations, and going
above and beyond with
everything she does makes
this award well deserved!
Congratulations on your
accomplishment!
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