About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
STADMAX is a Ghana-registered agribusiness developing a regulated industrial hemp platform in the Central Region, focused on compliance, sustainability, and smallholder engagement.
Empowering Agriculture Growth
Discover how STADMAX, a leading Ghanaian agribusiness, is revolutionizing industrial hemp cultivation. Our institution is dedicated to sustainability, credibility, and innovation, attracting investors, government partners, and finance institutions. Join us in shaping the future of agriculture.
Our Story
STADMAX was established to develop a responsible agricultural platform centered on regulated industrial hemp cultivation in Ghana. Operating in the Central Region, the company was formed in response to land degradation, limited rural income opportunities, and the need for climate-resilient crops suited to local conditions.
The company works directly with local producers through structured field operations and quality standards, supporting consistent agricultural outputs and sustainable land use. STADMAX follows a measured, pilot-to-scale approach, building operational knowledge before expanding production.
Guided by compliance, discipline, and long-term value creation, STADMAX aims to contribute to inclusive agricultural development while building a credible, scalable agribusiness platform in Ghana.
Meet The Team
Prince Mats Norrstad
Operations Director, STADMAX
Prince Mats Norrstad is the Operations Director of STADMAX and plays a central role in overseeing on-the-ground agricultural operations and stakeholder coordination in Ghana’s Central Region.
He is the son of the ancestral chief of Antado, a traditional community located near Komenda, and is part of a respected royal lineage within the Central Region, operating alongside traditional leadership structures under the authority of the Paramount Chief. This heritage provides him with deep local insight and trusted relationships essential for land access, community engagement, and responsible agricultural development.
Prince Mats Norrstad brings practical operational leadership to STADMAX, managing field execution, farmer coordination, and day-to-day implementation of regulated industrial hemp cultivation. His work bridges traditional governance systems with modern agribusiness practices, ensuring operations are conducted with respect for local customs, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability.
Through STADMAX, he is committed to building a structured, policy-aligned agricultural platform that supports rural livelihoods, responsible land use, and scalable commercial growth in Ghana.