Meet the Team | About Us | Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

	Anthony Farr - Chief Executive Officer Anthony's belief in the power of education and his zeal for the upliftment of others inspires him in his CEO responsibilities to drive the mandate of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and deliver on its objectives. Anthony, a co-founder of the Starfish Greathearts Foundation, has a Bachelor of Business Science (Finance) and has completed the Chartered Financial Analyst qualification.
	Dianne Tembe - Scholars Operations Manager In her role as Scholars Operations Manager, Dianne's responsibility is to manage this area in order to ensure the efficient support of all scholarship beneficiaries. Dianne enriches the Foundation with her conscientious approach, integrity and passion, which drives her to achieve first rate results.
	Phumlani Nkontwana - Programme Officer Phumlani's role affords him the opportunity to continually improve his knowledge and to share it with the Allan Gray Fellows. He exhibits personal vision and values of respect and wisdom - which he contributes to all that he undertakes, both personally and professionally.
	Motlotleng Rutambo ("Tleng") - Programme Officer Tleng's role as Programme Officer is to ensure the continued relationship between the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and its Fellows. During her university career, she was involved in various student leadership structures. Tleng completed her BA LLB at Stellenbosch and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
	Kenalemang Nkoma - Selections Specialist: Schools In her role as Selections Specialist for schools, Kenalemang heads up the team that travels across South Africa visiting schools in order to create awareness about the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation fellowship and carries out the recruitment and selection of scholarship applicants in Grade 12. She has worked in human resources for a number of years and has a Bachelor of Science degree (WITS) and BCom Honours (Industrial Psychology) from UJ.
	Mashudu wa ha Madzhie - Programme Officer Mashudu's role as Programme Officer in the Cape Region is to ensure the continued relationship between the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and its Fellows. He has been involved in numerous entrepreneurial exploits including launching a commercial internet content portal aimed at youth and tertiary students which in 2001 was rated as one of South Africa's top websites by the Financial Mail.
	Nontobeko Mabizela - Business Intelligence Officer Nontobeko's role at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is to ensure the continued research, monitoring and evaluation of all Foundation initiatives. She has studied at various South African institutions where she gained her entrepreneurial skills from her Business Management Diploma. She has won awards/scholarships and was also a part of the community out-reach projects at UCT.
	Ingrid Kalie-Moses - Business Support Manager Ingrid's responsibility as Business Support Manager for the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation includes the management and implementation of all its operational systems and providing logistical support to the entire Foundation. Ingrid's leadership accountability extends to the management and development of the operational team.
	Jan Mokoala - Finance Manager Jan is responsible for the financial and reporting elements of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation activities. In his responsibility as Financial Officer, Jan will, among other things, keep the financial records of the Foundation and prepare the financial statements. He has worked as an Internal Audit Manager and has a particular interest in education for persons with special needs.
	Tougeeda Ismail - Business Support Coordinator As Business Support Coordinator in the Cape region, Tougeeda is responsible for providing administrative support for the Foundations operational requirements within its entrepreneurial programme as well as supporting the Business Support Manager nationally. She has more than five years of administrative experience and displays enthusiasm and keen organisational ability.
	Zimkhitha Peter - Programme Officer Zimkhitha's role as Programme Officer for the Eastern Cape is to ensure the ongoing relationship between the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and the Allan Gray Fellows. Over the last decade, she has found herself in leadership positions, particularly in working with the youth. She has attended many courses around personal leadership, teamwork, HIV/Aids and leading, including attendance at the acclaimed Global Leadership Summit in Chicago, USA.
	Rebecca Pillay - Selection Coordinator Rebecca's role as Selection Coordinator in the Gauteng region is to provide support to the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's operations in Gauteng as well as supporting the Business Support Manager nationally. She possesses excellent people skills and is extremely passionate and committed to the Foundation's mission of playing a part in equipping future generations.
	Melody Arendse - Marketing Officer Melody joined the Foundation in May 2008 and is responsible for coordinating the marketing and Alumni activities of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. She has previous work experience in marketing, events management and financial services. Melody is keenly interested in communication, unlocking potential and the inherent ability of people to rise above their circumstances.
	Deon Newkirk - Programme Director: Allan Gray Scholarship Deon's responsibility as Director for the Allan Gray Scholarship Programme, includes being part of a team responsible for recruiting and selecting applicants from primary school for their high school careers. Deon has a Diploma in Higher Education and has 13 years of experience in the education sector.
	Celeste Abrahams - Programme Coordinator Celeste's responsibility as Programme Coordinator in the Cape Region is to ensure that the various programme initiatives are executed in a timely fashion. She ensures that people and things are exactly where they need to be at the right time. She is passionate about entrepreneurial development and enjoys the opportunities she gets at the Foundation to be involved in various activities at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation.
	Angela Coetzee - Regional Programme Manager: Cape Angela's role as Regional Programme Manager in the Cape Region allows her the opportunity to follow her heart, which lies in strengthening the fabric of the South African society. Her particular area of interest lies in youth development where she directs much of her energy and passion. She is also interested in the phenomena of entrepreneurship and how it can be channelled to address South Africa's social and economic challenges. She believes that entrepreneurial development, combined with the exposure to relevant education, has the ability to impact the manner in which South Africans view themselves and the valuable contribution that they can make in any area of society.
	Dadirayi Agnes Sibanda - Head of Fellows Programme Agnes' role as Programme National Manager at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation in Gauteng allows her the opportunity to invest time into two of her passions: people and ideas. She is also interested in exciting start-up businesses and/or social change organisations and the development of Africa's leaders. She has years of work experience in IT and non-profit industries.
	Ricardo Johnson - Scholars Development Officer In his role as Scholars Development Officer, Ricardo is responsible for assisting the Allan Gray Scholars with managing their individual development journeys. Ricardo sees his role as one which nurtures and adds value to the Scholars experience with the Foundation and he finds fulfilment in assisting them to define the Purpose to which each of them has been called. For Ricardo, William James aptly brings voice to how he feels about his own journey alongside the Scholars, "The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that outlasts it."
	Zaida Daniels - Fellows Administrator Zaida's role as Fellow administrator is to ensure that the administration relating to the Allan Gray Orbis Fellowship is completed in a seamless fashion. She has over 10 years of work experience ranging from the management of research projects to business process re-engineering. She thrives at the opportunity to align her professional experience and skills to her core passion of facilitating the development of others.
	Themba Nkola - Finance Assistant Themba's role as Finance Assistant at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is to assist the Financial Officer in recording and reporting all financial matters. Themba is a former Trustee of the Uitenhage Small Farmers Trust and holds a B Comm from UNISA with majors in Financial Accounting and Economics as well as a National Certificate in Labour Relations. He is currently busy with his Higher Certificate in Taxation through UNISA.
	Olga Nardy - Programme Officer Olga's role as Programme Officer in the Cape Region allows her the opportunity to follow her passion of helping people pursue their passions and achieve their true potential. She is also passionate about the importance of a quality education system and ensuring that teachers are equipped with the appropriate skills to ensure that our country's scholars/future leaders are sufficiently prepared - she also has a firm belief that a healthy socialization process during childhood is vital to ensure emotionally well-rounded and competent human beings.
	Gino Fransman - Programme Officer Gino's role as Programme Officer in Gauteng provides him the opportunity to pursue dual passions for youth development and tertiary education. Facilitating measurable and related development within this arena is this a firm personal priority. He is also continually investigating innovative strategies to enhance both academic learning and personal growth, setting these within a current social context in Southern Africa. He has a Masters degree in Culture & Society, specifically researching local youth-based negotiations of post-apartheid identities. He has received several prestigious scholarships both locally and internationally. Gino is also a features writer, editor, and seasoned stage performer
	Claire Sharpe - Programme Officer Claire joins the Foundation with a wealth of experience in youth development. She prides herself with work experience in the nonprofit, government and the corporate sector. She is known for successfully implementing high level customer service outputs; organizational systems and generally one to achieve high end results in a positive manner. Claire achieved her Honours in Social Work(UCT) and makes use of her interpersonal skills to nurture growth, perseverance and confidence in the lives of young adults.
	Nicky Wilson-Harris - Organisation Design Specialist Nicky is passionate about developing people and working with their inherent potential. Over the last four years Nicky has brought her extensive coaching and mentoring experience into the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation fulfilling roles in mentoring and organisational development. Her broad experience includes analysing business and selection processes as well as curriculum design in the education, corporate and private sectors. She has designed and implemented numerous coaching and mentoring interventions with an emphasis on organisational leadership and transformation. She synthesises and facilitates powerful conversations between individuals and groups alike. Nicky brings humour, empathy and boundless enthusiasm into all that she does.
	James Thomas - Curriculum Specialist in-Residence James is an unconventional thinker with a history of successful new ventures. He has an innate ability to partner with other strategically minded entrepreneurs and has established a range of innovative businesses. Fond of people, he activates their ability to grasp complex learning processes in a way that empowers the ability of others to think for themselves. He directs the Foundation's curriculum design and development and ensures strategic alignment between the various programmes. His capacity to facilitate complex processes across a diverse spectrum of stakeholders enables the Foundation to meet its objectives. James is intelligently witty and inspires others to lighten up take themselves less seriously.
	Stephanus de Kock - Business Intelligence Specialist Stephanus has an ability to work with razor sharp clarity to solve complex and often ambiguous issues. He brings integrity and deep focus to every situation and has an appetite for calculated risk which activates his interests both within and beyond the Foundation. As an entrepreneur with an inspiring ability to switch between the big picture and intricate detail, he is able to push conventional boundaries, challenge superficial thinking and create a compelling vision for the future. He consistently exhibits excellence and passion in his entrepreneurial pursuits and relationships. Stephanus introduces fresh and creative perspectives, often enriching others' ability to link seemingly unrelated ideas. He values faith, friends and family.
	Margie Worthington-Smith - Organisation Design Manager Margie has worked for 25 years in education and economic development. She has specifically managed creative teams to produce systems, processes, materials and projects in entrepreneurship. A founder of the Triple Trust Organisation in 1988 and the South African Institute for Entrepreneurship in 1996, she is now a non-executive director of both. She is also on the board of Micklefield School and is a Senior Enterprise Fellow at the University of Essex, UK. Margie is married with two young girls who provide her with wonderful opportunities to follow some of her other passions namely family life, outdoor activities and music.
	Simon Hurry - Education Specialist in-Residence Simon Hurry is a passionate educationalist with a vision towards the development of economically capable, socially relevant individuals with personal capacities for innovation, leadership and responsibility. He believes that the development of entrepreneurial thinking with 'heart' is the key to unlocking South Africa's potential. Simon has an innate ability to draw the best out of people, often reaching them through his a wonderful sense of humor. Simon completed a BSc Honours at the University of Natal (Pmb) as well as an Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership.
	Immanuel Commarmond - Programme Officer Immanuel's role as Programme Officer for the Eastern Cape allows him to follow one of his passions which is developing people and seeing them realise their full potential. He has years of experience in the marketing process for a tertiary institution and various charity initiatives. Immanuel thrives on seeing young people play a role in the upliftment of their communities and building a brighter future for Southern Africa.
	Rachel Adams - Regional Programme Manager : Gauteng Rachel's role as Regional Programme Manager in Gauteng is to provide a platform to help develop the Allan Gray Fellows into future African giants. She is a social scientist by training and is interested in creating platforms for change that will truly benefit African people and their societies. Rachel is a Mandela Rhodes Scholar, a Mellon Mays Fellow and a Felix Scholar - she also holds a MSc in African Studies and a BSocSci in Social Anthropology.
	Letitia Wilson - Scholars Events Coordinator Letitia's role as Scholars Events Coordinator is to ensure that all the scholars' activities are well planned and executed efficiently. She is driven to make a positive difference in the lives of young people and aligns her personal values to those of the Foundation. She has over 7 years experience in the mechanics of NGOs from which she has gained invaluable insights.
	Viola Mbanga - Executive Assistant Viola's role as Executive Assistant is to provide assistance to the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation's CEO and senior management team. She has a background in Information Technology and Public relations and is passionate about information management and youth development, which extends to her personal passion of the education of village children.
	Zintle Mabuya - Frontline Support Zintle's role as Frontline Support means that she is the first point of contact for those who call or visit the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation. She prides herself in this position and enjoys having the opportunity to be part of something that provides opportunities to the youth of Southern Africa.