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Alex Jacobs, Director
Alex Jacobs, Director Alex has extensive experience of NGO operations, from varied field experience (particularly in sub-Saharan Africa) to management, board, consultancy and funding agency appointments. He has a degree in Social Anthropology and qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant while working as a private-sector management consultant. He has worked with rural communities in Zimbabwe and Kenya, and in many other countries with NGOs including Oxfam GB. Alex was part of the team that founded Mango in 1999. He currently sits on BOND’s board of trustees and Oxfam GB’s audit committee. He holds a part-time visiting fellowship at Oxford University, and teaches on academic programmes at several universities.
Terry Lewis, Training Director Terry has been a manager in the NGO sector since the early 80s, in the UK and Africa. Her responsibilities have ranged from providing training and internal audit for a large UK Housing Association, to working as a financial adviser to NGOs in Swaziland. For the four years before joining Mango, Terry worked as a freelance consultant and trainer, running financial management and strategic planning training for southern NGOs. During this time, Terry also completed an MSc in Development Management.
Sara Holloway, Financial Capacity Building Manager (Sri Lanka) Sara is a highly experienced financial manager. Working with Mango since 2004, she has run over 40 courses and trained more than 500 people in 10 different countries. Sara is currently on secondment to Christian Aid in Sri Lanka, working with Christian Aid's team to strengthen the financial management of their local partner organisations. Immediately before Mango, Sara was Regional Finance Advisor for Save the Children (UK). Based in South Africa, Sara travelled to six countries in the region, advising finance teams on best practice in financial management. Sara has also worked on major humanitarian responses in Gujarat, India and on long term development programmes in Kenya and Uganda. Sara originally qualified with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants while working with United News and Media in the UK and the US. Before moving into the NGO sector, she also worked with other blue chip commercial firms and Nuffield Hospitals.
Rob Hayes, Financial Management Trainer Rob has extensive financial experience in the commercial, education and NGO sectors. Before joining Mango Rob was a senior finance manager in Tanzania with Student Partnerships Worldwide, an international NGO. Rob was responsible for introducing and embedding new financial management policies and procedures. Rob also worked as a financial management consultant in Zimbabwe and Uganda. Rob qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant with a FTSE 100 company. Prior to working in the NGO sector Rob worked for a London University.
Debbie Pitt, Financial Management Trainer Debbie has worked for several years as a Financial Manager and in-house trainer in many countries throughout the world, mostly in Asia, in both development and emergency NGOs including Merlin, VSO and Everychild. Debbie’s extensive experience includes working in the field as a Finance Manager; building the skills of a Finance Manager counterpart; and reviewing financial systems and implementing finance manuals. Working for both large and small International NGOs in the field, has given Debbie an insight to the problems that all organisations face with the financial demands put on international and national staff and the importance of having confident and competent well trained personnel to ensure good financial management.
Jacques Lauruol, Financial Management Trainer Jacques is an experienced Finance Manager in the Development and Emergency NGO sector. He trained as a Business Accountant in France and holds a Diploma in Management Studies. Before joining Mango, Jacques worked for 10 years with Oxfam where he worked in a variety of position including as an accountant in the Emergencies Department for 2 years and as a Financial Adviser for West Africa, Latin America, Southern Africa for 4 years. During that time he travelled extensively to these regions. Prior to working with Oxfam, Jacques has worked in a variety of UK national and local NGOs and charities such as: the Young Women Christian Association (Deputy Financial Director), Earthwatch (Chief Finance Officer), the Gloucestershire Counselling Service (Accountant), Wynstones School (Bursar). Erica Howe, Administration Support Manager Before joining Mango Erica worked with major UK retail businesses including Marks & Spencer and Crabtree & Evelyn. She was rapidly promoted to management positions, due to her very strong commitment to meeting customers' needs and her ability to help teams work effectively. She is also experienced in working with international suppliers.
Jill Parsons, Training Support Officer Jill has experience providing administrative support in universities, working in educational development, and volunteering for small NGOs in the United States and Botswana. Prior to joining Mango she was the assistant to the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Duke University’s Nicholas School of the Environment and successfully completed an internship with Plan UK. She holds a BA degree in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Duke University and an MA in the Anthropology of Development from the University of Sussex.
Barbara Johnstone, Training Administrator Barbara has a wide and varied experience of project and administrative work. She joined Mango from the UK Atomic Energy Authority in Harwell, where she co-ordinated and supported a range of initiatives. Lucy Markby, Recruitment Director Lucy is an experienced HR professional. After spending two years teaching in Jordan and the Gaza Strip, Lucy joined Merlin. There she qualified as a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and over several years became Merlin's Recruitment Manager. Immediately before joining Mango, Lucy spent two years with Arthur Andersen as a member of their International HR team. She is also a member of the steering committee of the Emergency Personnel Network.
Jackie Meek, Recruitment Officer (previously Jackie Wales) Jackie is an experienced HR and finance officer. She has wide experience in developing and implementing HR and related systems in the NGO and small business sectors. Most recently before joining Mango, she worked with Viva Network, another international NGO based in Oxford. Jackie has worked with NGO projects in Eastern Europe and Africa and is part-qualified in professional HR management with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Denise Joseph, Fundraising Director Denise has extensive experience in advising public and private companies, owner-managed businesses and charities. Prior to joining Mango, she co-founded Noventus Partners, an independent corporate finance advisory firm. She previously was Head of Communications at LongAcre Partners, an independent corporate finance house. In 1998 she co-founded Sweet Charity, a charity that brings together women in business, the media and arts to network and to raise funds for small charities where Sweet Charity’s involvement is likely to make a real difference. She remains a trustee. Denise holds a BSc. (Econ.) from the London School of Economics. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers where she rose to become a senior tax manager.
Jo Davies, Finance Officer Jo started her career with the Anchor Trust, a housing association, where she rose to the position of Regional Finance Officer. She moved on to work with another charity, the Oxfordshire Children's Fund, setting up their finance systems on start up. Jo subsequently worked as the Finance Manager for a family run business, before joining Mango early in 2007.
Harriet Hay, Recruitment Officer Harriet has direct practical experience of working abroad and with NGOs in Madagascar, Mexico, Vietnam and Italy. Prior to working at Mango, she was a health researcher in maternity policy at a university and has an MSc in Demography and Health from the London School of H&TM. Harriet is looking forward to putting both her experiences abroad and knowledge of developing countries into practical use within the HR team.
Peter Lawless, Administration and Finance Assistant Peter has recently completed a BA in philosophy and is currently providing administrative support to the training and finance teams. Peter works closely with the Finance Officer, providing reliable administrative support on a range of finance tasks.
Felicity Simmonds, Marketing and Database Officer Felicity is also a studying member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing and is currently working towards a professional qualification in Marketing. Hayley Card, Training Administrator Hayley has recently joined Mango as Training Administrator. She has administrative experience in Higher Education, and volunteer work with The Children’s Society in Oxford, and teaching in Poland. She holds a BA in Modern History and is currently studying for an MA in International Relations.
Associates Andy Keith, Associate Andy is a qualified accountant (FCCA), with substantial overseas experience, including long term work in Guinea Bissau (VSO), Botswana (UNDP) and Nigeria (DFID). He has also undertaken short-term contracts in Angola, Namibia, Eritrea, Kenya and Iraq. Since 2001, Andy has been based in the UK working with INGOs including Oxfam, Save the Children UK and FARM-Africa, where he was Finance Director. In 2005 he completed an MSc in Training and Human Resource Management. Since joining Mango as an Associate he has delivered training courses and consultancy services to NGOs including Action Aid and Plan International. Jo Baker, Associate Before joining Mango, Jo was Head of International Finance for the British Red Cross Society for 8 years, responsible for controlling and advising on all international funding. She has worked overseas in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean with partner Red Cross/Crescent Societies. Prior to joining BRCS, Jo qualified as a chartered accountant at a “Big Four” firm where among other clients she worked specifically with a number of charities. Since joining Mango as an Associate, Jo has particularly focused on delivering training courses. Jonathan Orchard, Associate Jonathan is a qualified accountant (ICAEW) and a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). He has 12 years of experience in working with not-for-profit organisations. Much of this experience was gained with Sayer Vincent, a charity-specialist audit and consultancy firm. His work with international development clients included Save the Children, Oxfam, HelpAge International, Action on Disability & Development - including a secondment to Save the Children's internal audit team. He is also a member of the finance committee of YCare International. Michael Pitts, Associate Michael is a qualified accountant (ACA) with 15 years progressive and senior management experience with KPMG. Since 1999 Michael has been working as a consultant to international NGOs, in Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin-America. Michael is on the finance committee and Treasurer of SightSavers International and has worked closely with the International HIV/Aids Alliance on assignments including: feasibility of setting up country offices in Mozambique and Madagascar ; evaluation and setting up salary scales in Burkina Faso; recruiting financial personnel (UK and India) and financial reviews. To date Michael has delivered Mango training courses overseas and in the UK and carried out short term financial management reviews for NGO operations in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Peter Ewins, Associate Pete is a qualified accountant (ICAEW) and a management consultant with broad skills in governance, financial control and organisational growth. He has significant senior management experience of financial management and internal control gained through working with both large and small charities and commercially, working particularly with Tearfund in a range of positions including Interim Finance Director and Head of Internal Audit. He holds an MSc in Development Practice and has worked on various short term overseas consultancies with NGOs and international organisations including the International Federation of the Red Cross. Sam Musoke, Associate Sam is a qualified accountant, having specialised in charity audits. She moved to Uganda in 2001 and now heads up the growing Financial Consultancy and Training department in a Ugandan partnership, ACLAIM Africa Ltd. Sam has carried out a wide range of assignments with NGOs in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and UK, including delivery of financial management training materials (not least Mango courses!), organisational development approach to financial management capacity building, systems re-engineering, assessments, reviews, monitoring, mentoring, internal audits.Sareta Thomas, Associate Sareta received a Financial Accountancy degree at the University of Pretoria in South Africa, where after she has worked in the UK with corporate and commercial firms before moving into the NGO sector. Most recently, Sareta was Finance Manager for Save the Children (UK) for the Southern Africa Regional office as well as the South Africa and Lesotho country offices. She also provided assistance and training to other SC UK offices and local partners in the region. She lectured on a part time basis in Accountancy at the Damelin College in South Africa. Sareta is currently a financial consultant and she is advising NGOs' finance teams on best practice in financial management and providing training for project staff. She has recently worked with the Finmark Trust and Save the Children (UK) in Sierra Leone and Egypt. Viraj Jethwa, Associate Viraj is a qualified accountant [FCCA (UK); CA (NZ)] and a graduate of the London School of Economics. Over the past 25 years, he has gained extensive experience in the not-for-profit and private sectors as Internal/External Auditor, Forensic Accountant, Finance Director and CEO. He has a track record of working constructively with trustees, senior management and staff. Apart from auditing, his skills are in organisational development, financial and change management. Viraj has worked for seven years in
Trustees Paul Masters, Chair of the board of trustees Paul is a founder partner of Metafore Partners, a behavioural change consultancy. He was previously a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, with roles including Global Training Partner for the Audit and Advisory business. Paul is a qualified accountant, and also a trustee of Disability Snowsport UK, Link Community Development, Bens Educational Trust and chair of Warlingham Sports Club. Lord Joffe, Trustee Joel Joffe has had a long and succesful career in business and development. Orginally from South Africa, he represented Nelson Mandela in the treason trial. On his move to the UK, he was one of the founders of Allied Dunbar (now trading within Zurich Financial Service). Until 2001, he was chair of the board of trustees for Oxfam GB. Joel is a cross bench peer and acts as a trustee for a number of other charitable organisations. Colin Havill, Treasurer Colin is a partner in a Big Four accounting firm and has been working in professional practice in Bristol for the past 20 years. In his career he has also worked for the Confederation of Bristish Industry. He has extensive experience of managing charitable finances, and has travelled widely in the developing world. Ros Avery, Trustee Ros recently was the Finance Director of the Depaul Trust, a charity working with young disadvantaged people in the UK. She qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Coopers & Lybrand. Subsequently, Ros spent nine years working with Oxfam GB, including three years overseas, setting up and managing finance systems all over the world. She then took on the role of Oxfam GB's Group Financial Controller, implementing SORP. Sir John Burgh, Trustee Sir John Burgh graduated from the London School of Economics, of which he later became a Governor, Honorary Fellow and Chairman of the Court of Governors. He worked in the British Civil Service for 30 years, mostly in economic and industrial departments. He resigned from his position as a Deputy Secretary in the Department of Trade and Industry on his appointment as Director-General of the British Council. After seven years heading the Council, he was elected President of Trinity College, Oxford, from which he retired in 1996. Sir John has been a Council member of numerous organisations, including Voluntary Services Overseas, Policy Studies Institute and the Royal Society of Arts. Richard Collier-Keywood, Trustee Richard is a partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He is UK Head of Tax and also the partner responsible for Community Affairs. Richard is a barrister and a qualified chartered accountant and has been a PwC partner since 1992, working with major clients in the UK and the US. |
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