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Meet the team

HoverAid Trust Board

Gwyn Scourfield

Chairman and Trustee

After serving with the Royal Green Jackets in the British Army and being a member of the British Hovercraft Expedition to China in 1990, Gwyn had a 32 year career in aircraft leasing.  Gwyn and his wife, Sue, are now involved with various trusts and local organisations.

Anna Nye

Board Secretary and Trustee

Associate Director at Cambridge University, responsible for securing philanthropic support to broaden student access. Graduate in modern languages. Anna spent a year as an outreach worker in Novosibirsk, Russia. She supports and advises on HoverAid’s fundraising initiatives.

Affi Bunting

Trustee

Medical degree and now a Doctor in Oxford, training to be a psychiatrist. Apphia spent a year in Madagascar as a medical student. She advises on developments in remote medicine practices, diagnostic and surgical equipment, to support our core Madagascar Medical Safari work. Elite rugby player.   

Hugh Pomeroy

Trustee

Degree in History and French, specialising in African history. Now a policy advisor in Sustainable Development at the UK Department for International Trade. Spent 2 years as consultant in health and wellbeing with Baxendales, and 4 months in Madagascar with HoverAid as communications volunteer.

Neil Greenham

Trustee

PhD in Supramolecular Chemistry. He is now Principal Scientist at Johnson Matthey developing new catalytic converters to clean up emissions from diesel vehicles. His work combines science and engineering. His focus is on HoverAid’s technical (hovercraft) development and build. He is a trustee for a national orchestra, concert manager, French horn player, and keen runner and cyclist.

Pierre Deludet

Trustee

Originally from France, Pierre studied theoretical physics before working in finance in London for Moelis & Co. He has worked primarily with companies based in developing countries and is passionate about bringing infrastructure and resources to the less fortunate. Pierre joined HoverAid’s Board in September 2019 and advises on strategic, governance, and financial issues.

Rebecca Jones

Trustee

Senior nurse at Papworth Hospital. Worked with HoverAid extensively in Madagascar supporting community health programmes. Long-standing HoverFriend. Coordinates the organisation of our fund-raising challenges such as long-distance runs, which she has also been known to participate in.

Rob Hawkins

Trustee

Director of Fugro (Africa). Business leader, commercial and project manager with 12 years experience working in East Africa. Works closely with in-country governments and local teams in Mozambique, South Africa and the Middle East.   

UK Core Team

John Greaves

CEO HoverAid Trust

Andy Mayo

Chief Development & Technical Officer

Jess Tomalin

UK Operations and Supporter Engagement Officer

Jon Edney

UK Finance Officer

Mike Sanderson

Hovercraft project manager

Madagascar Management Team

Doreen Mutoni

Country Director

Ony Rakotondrasoa

Finance Manager

Maholy Tatiana

Medical Project manager

Fidy Rahaijaona

Project Manager

Rene Rasolondra

Garage Manager

Jasminah

Madagascar Mobile Clinic Logistics & Project Management

Netherlands Team

Dick

Chair

Jenny

Country Manager

Pieter

Board Member

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