At MEST Africa, our diverse team is committed to empowering the next generation of tech leaders. With expertise in entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation, we work together to drive change in Africa’s startup ecosystem. Meet the individuals behind our mission, each contributing unique skills and experiences to shape the future of African innovation.
Jorn Lyseggen Founder of MEST and Founder & Executive Chairman of Meltwater
Natasha NissarMeltwater Chief of Staff & Board Member at MEST
Ashwin Ravichandran Programs and Portfolio Advisor
Greg Coussa Strategic Director
Emily FiagbedziAI Startup Program Director
Femi Adewumi MESTx Operations Director
Liana Tamakloe-Ekuadzi MESTx Senior Manager
David Quartey Senior Finance Manager
Angela Ankomah Duho MESTx Senior Manager
Gerhard Malah MESTx Senior Manager
Kwesi Amissah Transport and Security Manager
Ophesmur Adjei Marketing and Communications Manager
Peter Brown MESTx EdTech Product & Learning Science Manager
Kafui NtumyCreative Manager
Felicia Vinyo Head Chef & Kitchen Manager
Rhema Andah MESTx Manager
Abena Opeibea Anie-Budu Venture Partner
Mary EshunMESTx Manager
Francis Elikem Akondor MESTx Marketing and Recruitment Manager
Daniel Delali Hutorwu MESTx Associate
Rhoda FletcherMESTx Senior Associate
Marian-Rhoda Akondor MESTx Senior Associate
Gabriel E. Torsu MESTx Senior Associate
Ernest Delali Amedzro MESTx Senior Associate
Owusua Amoo-Acheampong AI Startup Program Recruitment Associate
Zadock AvemegahCreative Associate
Eugene GyasiMESTx Creative Associate
Israel MacMESTx Creative Associate
Ilyich Tagoe MESTx Marketing and Recruitment Associate
Samuel Asare MESTx Marketing and Recruitment Associate
Benedicta Arhin Forson MESTx Marketing and Recruitment Associate
Robertha DonkorMESTx Research and Impact Associate
Phinehas OseiMESTx Research and Impact Associate
Priscilla WiahMESTx Research and Impact Associate
Lucy AhadziMESTx Administrator
Marilyn HammondMESTx Associate
Emily Otoo - QuaysonMESTx Administrator
Wendy AdabiePortfolio Associate
Emmanuel Le-Cocq HammondMESTx Finance Associate
Jewel Teye Bart-PlangeMESTx Finance Associate
Arwa YousifProgram Associate
William Offei NyantehOffice Administration Associate