The eef team

Glen has an MBA in International Business coupled with over 15 years of direct business experience in various parts of Africa but in particular Ethiopia. He has been involved in major commercial projects with The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance, The Central Bank of Ethiopia and latterly Ethiopian Airlines. He has spent significant periods of time in Addis Ababa and has travelled extensively throughout the country. Glen is based in central London but travels regularly to Ethiopia.

Achim has a degree in Business Management and Marketing. Over 15 years in International Marketing and Business Development in the media industry coupled with various executive positions in start-up companies as well as non-profit organisations have given him solid expertise and know how to lead eef’s Operations, Marketing and Fundraising. Achim has travelled widely throughout Ethiopia.

Wanda is a CPA from Australia with over 12 years accounting experience in large organisations, within the UK and Australia. She has spent the majority of that time in mobile telecommunications, but has also worked in FMCG, charity and public sectors. She has lived in the UK since 2002, enjoys travelling and has spent 6 months in Africa. As eef Finance Director Wanda is responsible for the general accounting activities of the foundation.

Simon has a Master’s degree in International Relations and spent two years working with secondary school students in France on behalf of the British Council. He aims to bring this experience to bear on the EEF’s study-centric culture and to ensure the continuity of success that students on this programme have achieved to date. He first became passionate about Ethiopia while working on a governmental oil project in 2009. As our Hostel Manager and Programme Director he will attend to the wellbeing of the students, helping these leaders of the future gain the skills with which to break the country’s cycle of poverty and underdevelopment. With extensive financial experience and a firm understanding of the business culture in Addis Ababa, he will work towards optimising the efficiency with which donated funds are spent and help guarantee a bright future for the EEF.

Marcio has a degree in Architecture and Urban Planning. He has worked for more than ten years as an architect where has designed and built many buildings. Marcio has been working with EEF since 2008 when he managed and oversaw the construction and completion of our Boys Hostel in Addis Ababa. Marcio also designed the Girls Hostel in 2009 and has helped in its final construction. Marcio manages a variety of EEF projects.

Justine is a seasoned media and marketing professional with over 20 years experience in publishing and online retail. After sponsoring one of our students and visiting our operation in Ethiopia in early 2011 she decided to get involved with eef on an ongoing basis.

Delyth has over 10 years media experience working as a journalist and PR specialist for a range of international companies, most notably Discovery Channel, where she discovered her passion for Africa in all its guises. Having travelled extensively throughout the continent she has witnessed first hand how projects like EEF can help both individuals and communities alike.