Team Members
Executive Team
Tim Hughes
Political scientist and Africa strategist with over 30 years of research, advisory, and campaign work across 20 African countries.
Full profile
John Read
23 years in corporate communications and international campaign management, specialising in crisis management, CSR, and media relations.
Full profile
Ambassador Dr. Kaire Mbuende
Distinguished diplomatic and academic career, serving as Namibian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN in New York from 2006 to 2010.
Full profile
Gareth Taylor
31 years as one of Africa's most experienced mining executives, spanning government relations, legal affairs, crisis management, and capital projects.
Full profile
Leke Adebayo
Former City of London corporate lawyer turned strategic consultant across politics, development, philanthropy, corporate affairs, and published writing.
Full profile
Dr. Ndeulipula Hamutumwa
Corporate executive with 22 years across marine resources, diamond mining, and infrastructure — Board Chairman of Namdeb Holdings and President of the Namibia Olympic Committee.
Full profile
Tulimeyo Kaapanda
Social entrepreneur with 31 years in socio-economic development, holding senior roles at the World Bank Group, U.S. Global Trade Network, and British High Commission.
Full profile