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 Portfolio Director
Greg Coussa Strategic Director
Emily FiagbedziAI Startup Program Director.
Femi Adewumi Programs Director
Liana Tamakloe-Ekuadzi Senior Programs Manager
David Quartey Senior Finance Manager
Angela Ankomah Duho Programs Manager
Gerhard Malah Head of Projects
Kwesi Amissah Transport and Security Manager
Ophesmur Adjei Marketing and Communications Manager
Peter Brown EdTech Product & Learning Science Manager
Kafui NtumyCreative Manager
Felicia Vinyo Head Chef & Kitchen Manager
Rhema Andah Programs Manager
Abena Opeibea Anie-Budu Venture Partner
Mary Eshun Program Manager
Francis Elikem Akondor Marketing and Recruitment Manager
Daniel Delali Hutorwu Program Associate
Gabriel E. Torsu Senior Associate
Ernest Delali Amedzro Programs Senior Associate
Rhoda Fletcher Senior Programs Associate
Owusua Amoo-Acheampong EIT Recruitment Associate
Zadock AvemegahCreative Associate
Eugene GyasiCreative Associate
Israel MacCreative Associate
Ilyich Tagoe Marketing and Recruitment Associate
Samuel Asare Marketing and Recruitment Associate
Benedicta Arhin Forson Marketing and Recruitment Associate
Robertha DonkorResearch and Impact Associate
Phinehas OseiResearch and Impact Associate
Priscilla WiahResearch and Impact Associate
Lucy AhadziProgram Administrator
Marilyn HammondPrograms Associate
Emily Otoo - QuaysonPrograms Administrator
Wendy AdabiePortfolio Associate
Emmanuel Le-Cocq HammondFinance Associate
Jewel Teye Bart-PlangeFinance Associate
Arwa YousifProgram Associate
Yao Mawuenyega KpeliProgram Consultant
Eugene ApperteyProject Consultant
Douglas Kwabena Frimpong DarkwaProject Consultant
Animwaa Amoo-AcheampongProgram Consultant
Amidatu KassimProgram Consultant
Farida MahmoudPrograms Consultant- UNDP Young Africa Innovates (YAI)
Israel Nii Nai FiaseProgram Consultant