Our Team

Ufi is staffed by a highly effective team and supported by a wider pool of freelance consultants.

  • Alex Bishop

    Associate Director of Ventures

  • Anthony Painter

    Anthony Painter

    Director of Strategic Engagement

  • Caroline O'Donnell

    Caroline O’Donnell

    Grants Programme Manager

  • Claire Legg-Mellar

    Project and Partnerships Officer

  • Fay Bagnowiec

    Governance Secretary and PA to the Chief Executive

  • Gabrielle Holland

    Project and Partnerships Officer

  • Gabrielle Smith

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Helen Gironi

    Director of Ufi Ventures

  • Jane Holmes

    Associate Director of Grants

  • Josh Smith

    Head of Public Affairs

  • Mahreen Ferdous

    Evaluation and Impact Manager

  • Manon Dark

    Communications Officer

  • Rebecca Garrod-Waters

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Sarah Axon

    Head of Innovation and Assessment

  • Steve King

    Head of IT

  • Teni Oguntayo

    Project and Partnerships Officer

  • Thomas Heiser

    Associate Director of Strategy & Communications

  • Toby Palmer

    Investment Associate