Our Team

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 Nissar

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