Meet the Team
Jeremy Evans
Executive Chairman
Jeremy was formerly Chairman of Redburn, where he was Founder and Senior Partner before its acquisition by Rothschild & Co. Previously Head of UK and European Equities at Flemings following its acquisition by JP Morgan Chase; was a Managing Director of JP Morgan and Joint Chief Executive of Robert Fleming & Co. In 2023, Jeremy joined Egmont’s team as Executive Chairman with a brief to expand the income of the charity, enabling more Partner organisations to join the portfolio and improve the lives of many more families and children affected by HIV & AIDS. MA, Magdalene College, Cambridge University.
Colin Williams OBE
Head of Programmes
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
Programme Manager
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 Support
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.
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
Fundraising Lead
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
Fundraising & 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
Finance Manager
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 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.