OUR PEOPLE & LEADERSHIPMeet the team

During his time in the SAS Richard worked on every continent and was intimately involved in many international incidents during the 1980s. Following his distinguished military career, he was Deputy Chief Executive of the Leadership Trust, who specialise in leadership development training. In 1991, he was invited to join Defence Systems Ltd, a company providing security services mainly in Africa and went on to become their CEO in 1995. In 1999, he formed the Hart Group, providing specialised security services on a global basis before going on to form a number of other businesses that operate in challenging environment which now make up the Chelsea Group. Today the Chelsea Group employs some 8000 people across 49 countries and offers services in security, power generation, remote site management and more.

Penny is experienced in the International Security and Post-Conflict Stabilization fields. She has worked for the UK Government and in the Private Security and Risk Management sector and has taken an active role in Democracy Building with International Institutions including the United Nations. Her career began in 1973 in the UK Security Service.  She has served operationally in Northern Ireland (from 1976-77) and throughout the Balkans. Since then, Penny has worked on extensive missions for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, and the Cabinet of the High Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina working closely with the European Commission, the European Council and NATO.  Penny set up a small NGO, Post Conflict People, which worked towards improving practical performance of Governments, International Agencies, Companies and individuals working in post-conflict areas. Penny was a founding member of the British Association of Private Security Companies (BASC) which set the path towards international regulation of the private security industry.

Claus Haugaard Sørensen is Senior Adviser to the European Union. During the past year Mr. Sørensen has advised EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on crisis management and humanitarian issues. In 2006 he was appointed Director General for the Commissions’ Communication department, and in 2011 he became head of the Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection DG in the European Commission (ECHO). While exercising that function Mr. Sørensen became a driving force in improving the EU’s responses to crisis and conflict-affected victims. He also led the reform of the international Humanitarian system, leading up to the Istanbul Humanitarian Summit in May 2016. He also promoted the resilience approach and disaster risk reduction approach, both globally and inside the European Union. Mr. Sørensen has a background as a diplomat in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and a long history of work within the EU. In 1990 he joined the European Commission’s Cabinet of Vice-president Henning Christophersen working on the EURO, relations with Eastern Europe, the Enlargement with Sweden, Austria and Finland as well as the European Social dimension and Environmental issues. Between 1999 and 2011, Mr. Sørensen held functions such as Director for International Environmental issues, Head of Cabinet for respectively the Commissioner for Agriculture and the Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian assistance. Mr Sørensen has a Masters in Economics from Aarhus University and regularly lectures at the Universities of Lund, York and Copenhagen.

Alice is passionate about what CTG stands for: Committed To Good. A vocal advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals, Alice leads by example to ensure women play a broader role in humanitarian projects in high-risk environments by spearheading the CTG Female First initiative.  She has 14 years of experience managing projects in challenging environments. From the day that Alice stepped into Iraq, in 2003, she felt a certainty that she was meant to work assisting communities, particularly local people, of fragile and conflict-affected countries. Over the years she has expanded CTG’s operations from an Afghanistan focus to 25 countries. Alice describes herself as a wife, mother, boss and workaholic.

Former Senior Vice President of CTG, Alexander was responsible for overseeing CTG’s new business strategy and managing the company’s humanitarian client relationships globally. Alexander started at CTG in 2010 as an Account Manager supporting client projects in Afghanistan and Iraq, and proceeded to spearhead the development of CTG’s operations in Somalia – which under his management became the company’s largest operational hub. Alexander then led CTG’s expansion wider across Africa and into new territories, overseeing the implementation of special projects, including its disaster response to the Ebola crisis in Liberia and Sierra Leone in 2015. He finds fulfilment in bringing help to those who would otherwise not receive it.  Thorough planning and execution are Alexander’s keys to success, and he hope to show the world how effective CTG’s operations have been as he remains an important part of the CTG Board with close visibility on the company’s strategic direction and monitoring performance.

Alexander established CTG’s office in New York, where he worked closely with international aid organisations and has a direct link to the United Nations Headquarters.

In 2018 Alexander moved to the role of Chief Operating Officer for the Chelsea Group.

James has over 17 years’ experience in Human Resources and Operations Management. He began his career at the European Commission in the office for Humanitarian Aid then went on to work for the UN in East Africa. Following this he spent several years in Paris, London and Dubai as a management consultant specialising in HR and Organisational Development. Prior to joining CTG in 2015, James was HR Director for a large British security firm operating in high-risk areas and he also ran the operations for a renowned remote-site medical company. James is a linguist and has a Masters in International Relations. Inspired by the culture of the company to make a difference, James most enjoys the fact that the work CTG does makes an impact on peoples’ lives.

Kevin started with CTG in 2018 as the Finance Manager. After managing the Finance team for two years, he moved over to the position of Chief Financial Officer of Chelsea Group. As the CFO,  Kevin not only oversees CTG Finances with our CEO but also works closely with The Chairman and the Group COO on the finances of the other Group companies. 

Kevin has a Degree from Brunel University in London as well as being a qualified Accountant. He spent 15 years working in the UK for corporates such as Siemens and Dun & Bradstreet before moving to Dubai in 2007. Since being in the Middle East, Kevin has gained extensive experience in providing services in challenging environments with the likes of Olive Group and G4S Risk Management.

Kevin spends his personal time with his family and is an avid spectator at a variety of sports.

Abdirahman joined us on 12 May 2019 as Account Manager in Somalia.

He is a Kenyan national who has experience working in coordination and management of projects  and has a law degree from Zanzibar university.

Abdirahman Rashid is a self-claimed reformed procrastinator and tea enthusiast! Outside of the workplace he enjoys time with his family, visiting his home town, riding bicycles preferably in nature trails, and archery.

Abdulsalam has an Advanced Diploma in Computer sciences (Networks) at College Of Electronic Technology in Tripoli. He Obtained training courses in first aid, security and armored vehicles, and has been working in Security since 2012, with Eni North Africa, The German Diplomatic Mission, Netherlands Diplomatic Mission, and Total oil company. He’s a member of the Libyan Scouts and his hobbies include reading, fitness, and free diving.

Alaa joined CTG in July 2018 as an intern before joining the team permanently as an Account Assistant, providing support to our Libya team, through administrative and recruitment tasks.

Alaa is particularly interested in international relations and can see herself providing support in the humanitarian field.

In addition to work, she is currently studying Business Administration and languages, and is passionate about painting and playing squash.

Ajit joined CTG in February 2016 as a Talent Management Specialist, with previous experience working in recruitment. Ever since he started work with CTG, he has been actively involved in some fast-paced and demanding recruitment projects in the MENA & Africa regions where has been recruiting for various INGO projects. Ajit is a family man and enjoys spending every opportunity with his wife and child. 

Alex is responsible for strengthening CTG’s Duty of Care and  approach to security and safety in all locations, as well as providing support to the country teams.

Alex has spent the last four years working for IDG  focusing on UN Agencies, most recently as the Country Manager for Somalia. Prior to working for IDG, he spent nearly a decade as an officer in the British Army, deploying on two occasions to Afghanistan and completing many other duties and courses both in the UK and aboard. He is now part of the Army Reserves.

Alex is in the final stages of his MBA and his favorite activities include, skiing, climbing, mountaineering and reading.

Algene is nicknamed the ‘Gandalf The Wizard’ of the team, not for that shiny long hair but for the ability to transform complicated ideas into user-friendly solutions. With 10 years of experience in increasingly responsible roles within IT, Sales and Business Development Operations, Algene has made his mark in the field. He enjoys bringing businesses into the digitalised world, streamlining processes in the most efficient way possible.

Algene manages the Field Liaison Office and Rapid Recruitment and Deployment Team.

Amel has a decade of experience in administration and HR working for multinational companies in North Africa, including NGOs, construction and oil and gas companies. She is proud of the ‘shining’ reputation that CTG has in Tunisia and believes that the trust and committed atmosphere amongst her colleagues has resulted in an effective, problem-solving and creative team. When she’s not working Amel enjoys travelling and thinks that her love of cultural diversity is what draws her to the work that she does. 

Anthony joined us on 3 May 2019 as Senior Account Manager & Deputy Country Manager in South Sudan.

He is responsible for supporting our Account Managers, Clients and operations in South Sudan.

Anthony has a Masters’ of Science in International Management, from the Burgundy School of Business.  After his “Sodexo” experience in Kuwait as a Project manager, he joined Doctors without Borders in Iraq, Congo (DRC), Cameroun and South Sudan where he gained extensive experience in managing all HR, administrative and financial aspects of humanitarian operations.

In his free time, he likes to run ultra trails, to hike (he hiked the USA), to kayak or to ski.  He also enjoys photography, reading and drawing.

Bernadette is a Payments and Banking Coordinator who ensures that even though someone works in a challenging environment their salary is delivered in a smooth and timely manner. After spending nearly a decade working in customer service and banking in the Philippines, Bernadette has been equipped with vital experiences before moving to Dubai in August 2009.

As a Bid Coordinator with CTG, Chirag works to help secure bids for our clients. He believes maintaining and fostering new relationships with clients and consultants is fundamental to CTG’s work. Having run his own business prior to joining the team, Chirag has vast experience dealing with logistics, finance and HR related aspects of the industry. In addition, having worked in Qatar and London in the construction and financial markets, he has a wealth of experience managing people with different cultures and industry experience.

Claudious possesses over a decade of HR and Administration experience working in international environments. He believes that client orientation is of paramount importance, and endeavors to give the Consultants the maximum help and support needed. He enjoys the exposure to different responsibilities, working with people from many different backgrounds and diverse professional fields. There is never a dull moment in such an environment, always something new to discover and to learn.

Dr Deborah J Smith is an international development professional with 20 years of experience working in developing, fragile and conflict affected countries in Africa and Asia. Since 2003 she has held senior management roles on projects and programmes funded by USAID and a variety of European donors. She has provided technical oversight to and managed programming in the fields of security and justice reform; community based dispute resolution/customary justice; local governance; stabilization; women’s empowerment; public health and civil society strengthening. She has delivered technical advisory services to a range of organisations in the fields of justice, governance, gender issues and gender mainstreaming approaches. Today, she oversees all CTG activities in Afghanistan one of CTG’s largest areas of operation.

Erin joined CTG full time in January 2019, after working with the Chelsea Group for several months. As Content and Brand Strategist, she is responsible for Content Marketing as well as compiling and maintaining key brand literature and strategic elements, and maintaining brand channels and touch points. Erin holds a BA Degree in Media and English Literature, and an Honours Degree in Brand Management. With past experience in Advertising, PR and Social Media, Erin brings a fresh perspective into the industry.

Fahim is skilled in working with a diverse cultural client base and with years of experience behind him working in international environments with NGOs and governments, he has a proven track record in HR management and implementation. Fahim uses his broad experience to bring a different viewpoint to a problem in finding creative solutions. He most enjoys working with people ‘who care about honesty, hard work and integrity’ and is proud that CTG creates job opportunities for people, both men and women, in Afghanistan.

Part of the Rapid Recruitment and Deployment team, Fitsum is responsible for recruitment and onboarding of staff.

Fitsum has a Master of Business Administration from the Swiss Business School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Bedfordshire. With more than 13 years of professional experience in the fields of Human Resources and Administration, he has extensive experience in the Technical Recruitment of white and blue collar for a diverse set of industries.

Originally from Ethiopia, his favorite recreational activity is playing and watching football and tennis; he also enjoys reading and exploring the world.

Fitsum is passionate about volunteering, currently serving as President on the Ethiopian Kids Community under the Ethiopian Embassy in Dubai

Fitsum is Ethiopian and has a son and a daughter.

Haidee enjoys detail and takes pride in working with a multi-cultural company. ‘It has taught me to build a good working relationships across the board,’ she says. She appreciates that CTG provides a platform for a diverse and gender-balanced workplace. 

Hajar believes that establishing strong relationships amongst staff and gaining their trust is key to successful projects and is always willing to help and support in-country staff with any challenges they come across. With solid experience providing Human Resources support, and a true enjoyment of helping others, she calls the satisfaction of supporting humanitarians in their work for Libya ‘indescribable’. Hajar spent half of her life in the UK before moving to Libya and despite the instability, living in Libya has been a warm and interesting experience. She believes that if Libya could be led by the younger generation who are passionate about developing the country they would be able to create a stable, peaceful future.

Heinrich joined the Finance Team in Dubai at the end of November 2017. He helps manage the day-to-day finance operations for CTG, including treasury accounting for nine countries of operation, assisting with tax compliance and payroll. Heinrich has a bachelors in finance, majoring in financial accounting and brings with him 5 years practical experience, 2.5 of which have been in Dubai after moving here from South Africa in 2015.  Heinrich was previously the Finance Manager at CBD Consultancy and group of companies. In his personal time Heinrich enjoys camping, travelling and football and loves a challenge!

Helen is CTG’s Executive Assistant providing business support to the Executive Leadership Team but also HR support to all permanent CTG staff.  Helen has extensive PA and Business Support experience in private consultancy services in the UAE and UK local government Children’s Services. She enjoys the variety her role brings every day and ensuring robust systems, processes and policies are in place to help CTG be its most effective. Helen says, ‘Helping people makes me feel great and with CTG I feel I am helping the world too.’

Iman joined CTG on 4 November 2018 as Country Director in Somalia. She is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and direction of the CTG Somalia programme, and achieving the organisational vision, mission and objectives. Iman has a Master of Science Degree in Sustainable Development from the University of London, and specialised in Development Management at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). With more than 24 years of professional experience, of which 17 were acquired working with the United Nations in Palestine and Libya, Iman has extensive experience in humanitarian and socioeconomic development processes, and more specifically with the ‘New Way of Working’ that addresses the humanitarian–peace–development nexus. Iman also has a vast experience in aid effectiveness, programme management and global partnership formulation. Her favourite recreational activity is pilates, which she is very passionate about, and she also enjoys reading and exploring the world. Iman is Lebanese Canadian and has a son and a daughter.

Jakob joined CTG in 2018 as the company’s Bid Manager, making him overall responsible for compilation of all proposals. The role primarily entails researching, preparing, writing, managing the bid team and submitting all necessary information required from our clients or potential business associates. Jakob has an MBA in Logistics and International Marketing and has been working in the service sector for more than 10 years. The past 8 years within Bid Management in different companies including two of the largest employers in the world, which has given him great experience in what it takes to win new businesses within the areas of HR, Staffing & Recruitment, Security Services and Facilities Management. A new industry experience for Jakob, he is inspired by the projects that CTG enables in conflict-affected countries around the world.

Jonathan joined CTG in 2016. He was educated in the Middle East and graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, in 2011.With over 5 years’ experience in the financial sector Jon has previously worked for Barclays Bank, Dubai and then Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank He spends a good deal of time in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda. He enjoys travelling and is a very keen golfer.

Jonty will be reporting to Global Account Director, Lucy Holliday.

Jonty  founded Alamaya Consulting and oversees the group of companies from East Africa. He has been working in the region for over eight years in the security, defence, logistics and humanitarian sectors.

Jovel is a dynamic professional with 20 years of experience in accounting/finance in Philippines and in the UAE. He is motivated, goal-oriented and customer focused. Joval has proven his ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and accurately under pressure while meeting tight deadline schedules. He demonstrates a caring and enthusiastic attitude about work environment and the people he is with.

As part of international aid organisations in Afghanistan, Kabir managed security services for both international and local clients. At CTG, Kabir is responsible for establishing and retaining communication with Points of Contact, Site Visit Reports, and is responsible for the administrative management related issues for accommodation. Kabir also manages security assessments with an emphasis on individual protection.

Lina joins CTG as an Account Manager in Yemen in 2020. Her additional support to our team saw us mobilising 60 consultants for a new project to strengthen resilience of health facilities, ensuring they can respond to COVID-19, and enhancing local referral health systems and access to healthcare services. 

Lourdes forms part of the Field Liaison Office (FLO) team, who are responsible for remote Account Management and Customer Support to CTG’s Consultants and Clients.

From Mexico, Lourdes moved to Dubai in 2018. She has studied and worked in Mexico, Canada, Italy, Argentina, U.S.A. and has a degree in International Relations with a specialization in Conflict Resolution and Mediation.

Lourdes likes cooking and trying new recipes for her family. She also enjoys learning new languages, horse riding and going to the opera.

Lucy Joined CTG in 2014 having run her own business in Delhi before that. After spending three years based in Kenya and Somalia, Lucy became the Commercial Manager for the MENA region based out of the London office but spending a majority of her time in Tunis, Amman and Beirut. Today she is the Global Account Director.

Lucy enjoys the challenge of operating in high-risk locations and believes it is all made worthwhile by enabling clients to implement humanitarian aid and assistance that otherwise wouldn’t be possible. She’s a yoga nut, with a love of travel and used to ride professionally, representing Great Britain.

After graduating with a Modern History degree from Oxford University, Louisa studied further to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales. After spending several years working in London and Tokyo for a UK law firm, Louisa left the corporate world to join CTG and lead all the legal and compliance aspects of CTG’s global business. Louisa is responsible for CTG’s internal compliance and quality programmes, including ISO 9001, commercial compliance, Good Governance, labour law and service delivery. In 2017, Louisa’s role also diversified into operations where she is responsible for the standardisation of CTG’s project delivery including mobilisation, reporting and new country start-ups.

As Regional Director & Head of Recruitment based in Dubai, Marcel heads up the Rapid Recruitment and Deployment (RRAD) team and is responsible for CTG’s expansion into Nigeria and other regions.

Marcel is a Dutch national and has been working in the field of Recruitment and Workforce Management Services since the year 2000. For the last 15 years he has been involved in developing business and managing high performance teams in several challenging and emerging markets in the Middle East & Africa.

Marcel is married with 2 children (a girl and a boy) and although his main passion has always been football, he does enjoy playing a wide variety of other sports including golf, and keeping himself fit. He also has a love of traveling, having done so throughout Europe and the Middle East and Asia.

Marcus Tan de Bibiana is a peacebuilding, governance and conflict-sensitive development specialist who has worked primarily as an independent consultant around Asia and Africa, with specialisation in programme development, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and practical education. In line with his commitment to sustainable development and resilience in Somalia, his past in-country experience centered around governance policy and frameworks, capacity development, and service delivery. Marcus’s work is deeply motivated by conflict mediation, peer practitioner mentoring and arts-based social justice work. 

He joined CTG in 2020 as Deputy Country Director supporting projects in Somalia.

Mahmoud is the Senior Account Manager for Gaza with duties ranging from HR Operations and logistics to resolving client issues, and handling security for his teams. He believes in the power of mentoring and training. With extensive experience in Operational & Field Security Procedures he teaches security plans to staff and monitors its implementation in the field.  ‘I help the team meet its goals quickly, with a quality of service, and make people feel happy while doing it,’ he says.

Maryam joined us in 2018. As an account manager, she is responsible for looking after our local and international staff in Iraq, including recruitment, on-boarding and general trouble-shooting.

Maryam has a bachelor of Architecture Engineering, from University of Cihan, College of Architecture and Urban planning.  She has experience in Human Resource and Administration, which she acquired working with humanitarian organizations such as Humanity & Inclusion International Organization in Iraq and Save the Children International Organization.

Meriam is responsible for our operations in South Sudan. She has an MA in Advanced Humanitarian Action from The Graduate Institute, University of Geneva, specializing in Communication and Health in Emergencies.

As an Operations and Business Development professional in the private sector for over ten years, Meriam introduced and represented three international brands (Ricoh International, Konica Minolta, and Samsung) in Sudan and the Republic of South Sudan markets. Meriam also worked as an external contractor with the United Nations Mission in Sudan and South Sudan, for over five years, managing hardware fleets throughout the peacekeeping mission.

In 2017, Meriam joined IOM as the Operations Officer for the DTM Libya program where she managed one of the principal CTG teams in-country.

Mia holds a Masters in International Relations from Durham University, and is drawn to the dynamics of international politics and its consequences on the world’s most vulnerable people. CTG’s Social Impact Project Manager, she is intrigued by the role and impact corporate social responsibility can have in fragile and humanitarian contexts, such as through initiatives like CTG’s Female First.

As a Junior System Analyst, Mildred helps run My CTG, the online HR portal that provides support to our thousands of staff on the ground. Mildred’s goal is to continue evolving the current system so that it is as productive, helpful and enjoyable as it can be. She’s proud that My CTG helps both candidates and staff be time-efficient and productive.

Natasha joined CTG in January 2020 and is responsible for managing our operations, clients and team in Libya. She is proud to work for a company that prioritises women’s empowerment, especially access to employment opportunities in high-risk environments.

Natasha has over a decade of experience working on political and security related issues. Prior to joining CTG, she worked for three years with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), based in Mogadishu. She held several positions with UNSOM, including as Special Assistant to the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Before this, she worked for the Australian Government as an Analyst on Africa and Peacekeeping issues. Natasha holds a Master’s of International Law from the Australian National University, specialising in International Security Law.

In her free time, Natasha can be found devouring books, talking incessantly with her far flung family and friends and exploring the world.

As part of the Digital Team, Nazish helps to drive forward the development of MyCTG and training.

She has a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and previously worked as a Business Analyst  in Mumbai, India. Nazish is also a certified Salesforce Administrator.

She enjoys art and participates in exhibitions, she also loves to travel.

Nicole has experience working with governments, civil society organizations and multi-national companies, most notably with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dubai Land Department, and Her Royal Highness Princess Basma’s youth centres.  She previously co-chaired the UAE WEP’s steering committee with our CEO, Alice, and has served on numerous other boards.

Nicole is a recipient of two USAID Meritorious Honors Awards, a U.S. Department of State Meritorious Group Award, and received a service medal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for her work in Afghanistan.  She holds a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in Administration of Criminal Justice and Psychology, and a Masters’ in Social Work. She also holds a social work license in New Jersey, US, and was nominated as an official Mentor for the National Network for Social Work Management for her commitment to international social work.

Palmer oversees a variety of projects for CTG in South Sudan and is currently working on a refugee camp management project in Bentiu and Malakal.These camps are referred to as POCs –protection of civilian camps – and are comprised of locals internally displaced in their own land majoring due to civil wars and majorly tribal clashes, who are given an opportunity to earn an income and have a livelihood. Her focus is HR management, ensuring the welfare of the team on the ground and overseeing all projects. South Sudan is a tough environment to operate in but Palmer enjoys the problem solving and working in regions that are in urgent need of help. She has worked in majorly conflict-affected areas in South Sudan as well as Gulu, Uganda, on projects that helped child victims of war and internally displaced people.

Salif is is based in Bamako and has networks with many NGOs around the country. Previously to working with CTG, he was managing the administrative and logistic department for the US Government’s bio-medical research branch. Skilled in personnel management he has worked as a business development officer for several companies. Salif is a dad and is engaged. In his free time he’s a keen runner.

Svitsai is a Field Liaison Officer who has considerable experience working in the MENA region; her earlier career was in HR and recruitment in South Africa and Zimbabwe. She focuses on humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, reconstruction and redevelopment projects in hostile locations. Svitsai’s job satisfaction comes from knowing that she makes a difference in fragile and war-torn countries through providing the best matching talent for key roles. Svitsai realised the impact the recruitment team has in supporting CTG’s corporate social responsibilities and she volunteered to take part in the Gender Champions of Change Team, who make up the think take for gender related issues. She is passionate about gender equality in the workplace and she believes change comes when people take the initiative to do something, no matter how small and insignificant it may seem, in order to bring about change. 

Syrine joined CTG in September 2020 as an Account Manager in the Libya Team. She has a Master’s in Developmental Psychology from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in the University of Tunis in Tunisia.

Humanitarian work has always been Syrine’s calling. She has valuable experience working with the International Organization of Migration (IOM) Tunisia, supporting migrants in accessing support services in Tunisia, as well as with several NGOs, including Creative Associates International.

In her spare time, Syrine enjoys reading, baking and drawing. She is an outgoing person and likes spending time with family and friends. Syrine is very happy to be part of Committed To Good.

Tony joined CTG in in October 2014 as a consultant in Liberia for the Ebola projects before joining CTG full-time in February 2016. He started working in hostile locations in Iraq in 2006 and traveled to most areas of the country as sub-contractor for engineering company KBR, before moving to Afghanistan. Working in remote and hostile environments for more than 10 years, Tony still enjoys the diversity this offers. When off rotation, he heads back to the UK to spend time with his partner, and enjoys many holidays to decompress.

Valentina AKA Tina joined our team in early 2017; she grew up in Lebanon and moved to the UAE after landing an internship with CTG. One year down the line, she was able to prove herself as a valuable team player and was offered a permanent role.  She is multilingual, a multitasker and best known for being a jack-of-all-trades. Her work with CTG focuses on remote account management and client support; she is passionate about her job, professional and friendly at the same time. For Valentina, the most rewarding thing about working with CTG is that she is helping make a positive change around the world.

Vanessa joined the Chelsea Group in 2015, overseeing the marketing for several of the companies including CTG. A Brit living in Cape Town, with a degree in English Literature, she spent 11 years in publishing before taking a side step into the world of marketing. Highlights of the role have included the rebranding of CTG in 2017 and working on the ‘Day In The Life’ campaign that shares stories from the inspiring CTG humanitarians working in fragile and conflict-affected countries. It’s been an exciting journey and Vanessa looks forward to continue sharing CTG’s stories and their commitment as an ethical partner for the humanitarian and development communities.

Yasmin manages client contracts in Somalia. She holds a Degree in Human Resources Management and valuable experience from working for NGOs like Save the Children. 

Yumna joined CTG in 2019. As Digital Content Manager, she is responsible for running CTG’s Social Media in line with our branding and tone. Yumna is an advertising graduate with over seven years in the media and marketing industry. She is proud to be working for a company that supports and uplifts women. 

Ziauddin supports our clients’ needs in Afghanistan, overseeing contracts and liaising with clients. An enthusiastic team, strong relationships and good policy is what he appreciates the most about his work. He is proud of how the team works under pressure, that there is an awareness of the social and cultural barriers faced in country and he enjoys his daily interaction working with multinational NGOs as well as government agencies. 

Wafa has been working for CTG’s Sudan office since November 2013, and has filled many roles from account management and accounting, to administration and even driver. Starting out as a Liaison and Administrative Support Officer, Wafa has spent some time in the Dubai head office as a Talent Acquisition Intern. Today she is the Client Services Account Manager in Khartoum.

Through CTG I have had the chance to travel and see my country; I went to Darfur and Kordofan and I don’t think I could have made it without CTG.

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