Global Executive Leadership 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.
Akshay Chopra
Chief People and Governance Officer
Akshay is a globally experienced Learning & Development and human resources professional with over ten years of experience across staffing, e‑commerce, digital media, and ...Read more
Maria Flygare
Global General Counsel
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Maria Flygare is an experienced international lawyer and Global General Counsel for Project Yananai.
She is responsible for... Read more
MaryAnn Chikwanda
Deputy Chief People and Governance Officer
MaryAnn is a seasoned human resources and governance professional with extensive experience in people strategy, employee relations, and ...Read more
Ash Patel
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Chief Mission Operations & Infrastructure Officer
Ash is a board-level technology executive with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise-scale digital, data, and cloud transformations .... Read more
Vivian Okolie
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Chief Financial Officer
Vivian steers Project Yananai programme’s capital strategy, funding structure, and enterprise-wide risk framework. A Chartered Global Management Accountant and.... 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
Avinash Bhushan
Deputy Chief Infrastructure Officer
Avinash is a senior technology and infrastructure leader with deep expertise in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, security assurance, and ...Read more
Turath Alsaraf
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Deputy Chief Operations Officer
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Turath "T", is an accomplished operations leader with extensive experience in streamlining systems, building high‑performing teams, and driving ...Read more
Sevda Gasimova
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Sevda is an accomplished international relations and partnership development professional with extensive experience spanning the United Nations system, humanitarian organisations, and the private sector.... Read more
Elsa
Taillandier
Director of Communications
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Elsa is a strategic communications and digital marketing professional with a Master’s degree in Digital Communication and Project Management from Paris 8 University, alongside certifications in ..Read more
Dr Prashant Gangwar
Head of Education Services
Dr. Prashant Gangwar is a dedicated and accomplished academic leader with over a decade of experience, now channeling his extensive expertise into the practical realm of ... Read more
Niq Sibanda
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Head of Regional Partnerships - Africa
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
Ari Zastawna
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Head of Talent Acquisition
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Ari is a seasoned talent acquisition leader with extensive experience across financial services, executive search, and recruitment consulting. As Head of Talent Acquisition ...Read more
Chiamaka Nwangwu
Senior Administrator
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Chiamaka is a dedicated and results-driven governance and compliance professional with over eight years of experience in managing governance frameworks, regulatory Read more..
Chide Atojoko-Omomvude
Lead Process Optimisation and Performance Executive
Chide is a highly skilled legal and sustainability expert with extensive experience in energy law, ESG management, corporate governance, and organisational Read more..
Dr Daniel Ehighalua
Deputy Global General Counsel
Dr. Ehighalua is a distinguished legal scholar, human rights advocate, and international law expert with more than two decades of progressive experience across Africa, Europe, and Read more..
Carlo Castillo
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Principal Engineer & Engineering Lead (Software)
Carlo spearheads the software development team and sets the strategic technical direction for the project. With over eight years of experience as a Senior Full Stack Developer..... Read more..
Oliver Vembo
Head of Relief Operations
Oliver is a distinguished humanitarian leader with over 15 years of experience in emergency response, program management, and community resilience. As the Head of... Read more..
Ana Topalli
Director of Funding
Ana is a multilingual and strategic financial leader with over a decade of international experience, now serving as the Director of Funding for Project Yananai. In this pivotal role, she is... Read more..
Nyasha Mwendera
Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) & Staff Development
Nyasha brings to Project Yananai over a decade of specialised expertise in monitoring, evaluation, geospatial analysis, and public health surveillance, gained through... Read more..
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