Meet the Team
Colin Williams OBE
Deputy Executive Chairman
Colin spent 22 years with ActionAid, setting up country programmes in Somalia, Uganda (where he was part of the successful early response to HIV & AIDS) and Malawi, then becoming Africa Region Director. He was awarded an OBE for services to fighting poverty in Africa in 2002. Colin helped set up Egmont in 2005. He is based in Zambia where he is supported by a number of individuals with extensive networks across the region. BA, Economics, Sheffield University; MA, Carleton University, Ottawa.
Nomuhle Gola
Head of Programmes
Nomuhle joined Egmont in 2016 to manage and oversee Egmont’s relationships with our expanding portfolio of partners. Hailing from Zimbabwe, where she will be based, Nomuhle brings extensive professional and local experience to the post. Previously, Nomuhle was Country Director for Zimbabwe at Restless Development, and Programme Manager at the BOOST Fellowship. BSc, Politics & Administration, University of Zimbabwe; MSc, International Relations, University of Zimbabwe.
Mubanga Kapuka
Programme Officer
Mubanga joined Egmont in 2018 to assist with partner administration and project oversight. Based in Zambia, Mubanga works closely with the Programme Manager to monitor and review project progress. BEng, Environmental Engineering, Copperbelt University.
Charlotte Wells
Programme Support Officer
Charlotte joined Egmont’s Programme team in 2024, bringing a range of experience gained in both the private and third sector. After studying journalism at Cardiff University, and writing for various publications on a freelance basis, she entered the tech sector, working in a variety of roles over the course of a decade, ranging from senior client success manager through to product owner. Having always had a desire to work in the third sector Charlotte joined a leading UK healthcare charity in 2022, initially working in operations and business support before becoming the charity’s HR Business Partner. BA, Journalism, Cardiff University.
Jake Westlake
Portfolio Analyst
Jake joined Egmont in 2014, bringing experience in design and communications. Since then, Jake has undertaken an MSc in International Development, submitting a thesis on bottom-up development and the dangers of donor-led funding on the development of civil society organisations in the developing world using data provided by Egmont's Partners. BA (Joint Hons), Politics & Philosophy, University of Sussex; MSc, International Development, University of Bristol.
Eleanor Abou-Sakr
Head of Fundraising
Eleanor joined Egmont in 2023 to lead Egmont’s fundraising growth, bringing with her a wealth of skills and experiences from a career spanning the Arts and Charity worlds. She worked at Christie’s and, latterly, for the Order of Malta’s Global Fund, where, as Director of Programmes and Development, she focused primarily on Fundraising and Communications. MA(Hons) Latin and French, University of Edinburgh.
Jenny Macintosh
Communications Officer
Jenny joined Egmont in 2023 to help promote the work and achievements of Egmont’s Partners to our committed supporters. She brings over 11 years of experience in marketing, communications and publicity in the international development and publishing sectors from previous roles at Book Aid International and Egmont Publishing. Most recently she has gained practical experience of running a local community-focussed charity and working directly with beneficiaries as Deputy Manager of a Trussell Trust foodbank and teaching English to Somali and Ukrainian refugees. BA (Hons), University of Wales, Aberystwyth.
Louise Dixon
Head of Finance & Governance
Louise joined Egmont in August 2017. Previously, Louise worked for Bridgend Council, Tros Gynnal and University of South Wales and brings over 17 years' financial management experience in the charitable and public sector to the Egmont team.
Jane Arnold
Finance & Governance Officer
Jane joined the Trust in 2015 to assist the Finance Manager with financial administration and programme contract management. Having previously worked for Cardiff Council, RK Aggarwal Ltd & General Electric, Jane brings over 20 years of experience in finance and administration roles to her new position at Egmont.