Our team

Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in their specialised industry, they have the expertise and dedication to drive forward our mission and vision to deliver high impact around the globe.

Pearl Ihonor
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Chief People and Governance Officer

With over a decade of HR experience, Pearl is a pragmatic and results-oriented HR leader who has
successfully delivered strategic people solutions in various...Read more

Karin Kanewske Turner

Chief Advancement Officer

Karin Kanewske Turner (Birnie) brings over two decades of global health and development leadership to her role as Chief Advancement Officer at Project Yananai. Renowned for... Read more

Ville Helenius

Chief Operating Officer

Ville brings over two decades of strategic leadership and transformational change expertise. Leveraging his extensive experience across banking, wealth management, asset management, and energy transition... Read more

Teyfik Binatli

Head of Relief Operations

With over a decade of experience in international humanitarian work and disaster response, Teyfik brings exceptional leadership and strategic expertise to his role.... Read more

Pat André-Watson

Head of Education Services

Pat has dedicated over 37 years to primary education, serving most recently as a primary school headteacher. Her experience spans various multi-ethnic schools across.... Read more

Dr Sandra Mtambirwa

Head of Sustainability

Sandra is a seasoned chemical engineer with over nine years of experience, a PhD in powder technology and material science, and a focus on advancing characterization and... Read more

Emmanuel Nweke

Financial Continuity Architect

Emmanuel is an accomplished accountant with over 13 years of solid experience in financial reporting, processes, and strategic financial management. He earned his MBA in Finance from... Read more

Niq Sibanda

Head of Global Partnerships

Niq Sibanda started off his career in education and worked with university students under the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. He became the National Director... Read more

Monica Schroeder

Head of Technology and Risk Management

Monica Schroeder is an accomplished professional with 17 years of experience in all-source analysis and risk assessment. Currently based in Cambridge, UK, where she specializes in... Read more

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Karl Johnson

Head of Special Projects

With over 33 years of experience in the built environment, Karl possesses a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a steadfast commitment to... Read more

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