Meet our People
Our Team
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Ben Carpenter, Chief Executive Officer
Ben oversees the strategic direction of SVI and leads our technical facilitation across a broad range of collaborating organisations. Ben is dedicated to reducing inequality and improving the well-being of people and the planet. He is honoured to be leading the global network of inspirational people changing the way the world accounts for value.
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Dr. Adam Richards, Director of Impact
Adam is responsible for maximizing impact across SVI and our communities. He supports members to achieve their own impact goals, manages our international trainer community to enhance global learning opportunities and leads on strategic international projects to promote the Principles of Social Value. Adam is also responsible for the development of SVI's internal impact management systems.
Talk to me about: Achieving your personal and professional impact goals, international opportunities to collaborate, and SVI's own impact. -
Nicole Watson, Networks & Membership Manager
Nicole is responsible for nurturing and growing SVI’s engagement across our international community and is passionate about impact networks creating systemic change. She oversees the support and growth of SVI’s Global Network and members, manages our collaboration with partners, and is responsible for our overall communication efforts.
Talk to me about: Network development, our community, engagement, and how to get more involved with SVI. -
Nzube Anioke, Community and Project Coordinator
Nzube manages our membership process, and ensures efficient processing of membership applications, renewals, and resignations. She ensures that members have access to all relevant information and member benefits and acts as a support resource for SVI members by engaging with them and addressing their inquiries.
Nzube also provides administrative support for the governance of the SVI affiliate network and assists with implementing SVI's strategic plans for the network.
Talk to me about: Membership, Our Members Area, and how to make the most out of your membership with SVI.
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Yulia Romaschenko, Technical Director
Yulia is responsible for development and application of SVI Standards and Guidance, providing technical assistance to SVI members and supporting Social Value Practitioners at all stages of their professional pathway through publications, events, training and consultations. Her role is to ensure anyone interested in applying the Principles of Social Value in practice to optimise well being and promote equality would have access to relevant information and resources and could connect and network with like-minded practitioners across the global SVI community.
Talk to me about: the Principles of Social Value, SVI methodology, standards and guidance, training, assurance, accreditation, and professional pathways.
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Mujib Nuristani, Digital Marketing Manager
Mujib works with our senior leadership to develop strategic marketing and communications and lead on the delivery of all digital design and output. This includes design and implementation of digital marketing, website content, SEO/SEM, email and display advertising. Mujib is also responsible for maintaining our social media presence across all channels and measuring and reporting on the performance of marketing campaigns. Mujib is an accomplished digital marketing professional who, before joining SVI, worked with organizations such as BBC Media Action and the British Council, where he served as Global Social Media Coordinator and Digital Content Manager for the South Asia region respectively. And prior to joining SVI in March 2024, Mujib served as Head of Digital Marketing at Digirize, leading successful campaigns and strategies for diverse clients, and establishing himself as a respected leader in the field.
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Bonnie Chiu, Senior Advisor
Bonnie is the Managing Director of The Social Investment Consultancy (TSIC), a global consultancy specialised in social impact measurement, impact investing and equity and inclusion strategies. TSIC has worked with close to 200 clients, including The Children’s Investment Fund Foundation, British Council and UNICEF, and has worked in over 30 countries. She is a serial social entrepreneur: having founded women’s empowerment social enterprise Lensational, Diversity Forum for Inclusive Social Investment and Pathway, a new impact investment wholesaler focused on racial equity.
Bonnie is Forbes Senior Contributor writing on gender and diversity, has spoken in over 20 countries including two TEDx talks. She also serves on Boards of organisations, including Trustee at 360 Giving, and Member of the Blended Finance Investment Committee at Access – Foundation for Social Investment. She received multiple accolades for her work, named Asia21 Young Leader by Asia Society, a Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur, and Young Achiever by the Asian Women of Achievement Awards.
She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Global Business Studies (with First Honours) from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, a Master in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a Certificate in Impact Finance Innovations Programme from Said Business School, University of Oxford. Born and raised in Hong Kong, she has also lived in Pakistan, Singapore, the United States, Denmark, Germany. She is now based in London, the United Kingdom.
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Eva Kitaria, Finance and HR Manager
Eva is responsible for overseeing financial management and reporting at SVI. She works closely with the CEO and external accountants to ensure that reports are produced accurately and in a timely manner, providing a comprehensive and reliable reflection of SVI's financial position. In addition, she also oversees the Human Resources function, keeping thorough records of staff, contracts, and performance reviews, and regularly reviewing and updating company policies. With her extensive background in finance and administration, gained through previous roles in various organizations in Kenya, Eva's expertise greatly enhances financial transparency within the SVI community.
Talk to me about: Financial management, reporting, budgeting, and human resources management
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Pooja Menon, Partnerships Manager
Pooja is responsible for growing the social value ecosystem through active outreach to potential members and partners. She manages relationships with SVI Partner organisations such as Impact Europe, Capital Coalition, AVPN, ANDE among others. Her role is to leverage the Partnerships to grow the social value ecosystem by attuning SVI offerings to the specific needs of our partner organisations. She is also responsible for identifying and onboarding new partnerships that can further strengthen the cause of social accounting
Talk to me about: Joining SVI, accredited training programs, partnerships and joint campaigns.'
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Nazifa Shikdar, Events & Marketing Coordinator
Nazifa works closely with our leadership team to manage the coordination of training courses and implement SVI’s marketing strategy. Her role covers scheduling, logistics, and post-training support, alongside overseeing social media, content generation, and marketing materials design. Before joining SVI, Nazifa contributed to projects with organizations like UNHCR and Chelsea FC. She also worked at Brunel University London, specializing in AI applications, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement. She holds a Master’s in International Business and certifications in Management and Artificial Intelligence.
Talk to me about: Event coordination, marketing strategy.
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Christian Narh Fiergbor, Assurance and Project Coordinator
Christian manages the SVI Accredited Practitioner community, overseeing applications, renewals, and the Accreditation Inbox. He works to enhance the practitioner experience by gathering feedback and ensuring access to relevant resources. Christian also supports the SDG Impact Standards Assurance through application processing and reporting. Collaborating with internal and external teams, he assists with project planning, implementation, and research, contributing to the development of guides, reports, and case studies.
Talk to me about: accreditation, SDG impact standards, and project planning.
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Jo Fackler, Director of Global Affairs
Jo leads the global affairs at SVI, driving forward our work to redefine how the world accounts for social, environmental, and economic value. She spearheads the True & Fair project, ensuring that company directors can integrate sustainability directly into their financial statements. Jo also oversees our strategic communications, shaping the global narrative around impact management and social value.
Jo has a wealth of experience in impact management standards, having previously managed the Impact Management Platform, where she coordinated efforts across 19 international organisations. She has also led engagement efforts to build partnerships that advance key norms for managing impact.
Talk to me about: Sustainability in finance, strategic communications, and driving global collaboration.
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Safaa, Finance & Operations Coordinator
Safaa supports the finance and operations at SVI, working closely with the team to streamline processes and implement automations that enhance operational efficiency. She oversees bookkeeping, day-to-day accounting, manages finance inquiries, and coordinates the finance inbox. Safaa also plays a key role in supporting all aspects of HR, ensuring smooth and effective operations across the organisation.
Her dedication to improving processes drives her approach to making operations more efficient and impactful. Safaa holds a BSBA in Accounting and Finance, alongside certifications in trustee e-learning, social impact measurement, and green digital skills. She is fluent in Arabic and English, and proficient in French.
Talk to me about: Finance operations, process improvements, and HR support.
Our Board of Trustees
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Stephanie Robertson
Co-Chair
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Ada Yip
Co-Chair
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Jo Nicholson
Trustee
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Simon Faivel
Trustee
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Richard Kennedy
Trustee
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Wu Jiayuan
Trustee
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Sara Olsen
Trustee
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Pieter Oostlander
Trustee
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Catherine Manning
Trustee
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Davide Dal Maso
Trustee
Committees
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Agata Fortuna Uluç
Methodology Sub-Committee
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Annica Johansson
Methodology Sub-Committee
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Tom Adams
Methodology Sub-Committee
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Ellen Carey
Methodology Sub-Committee
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Jeremy Wyatt
Methodology Sub-Committee
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Khulood Hindiyeh
Methodology Sub-Committee
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Sara olsen
Methodology Sub-Committee
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Erik Bichard
Methodology Sub-Committee
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Tim Goodspeed
Methodology Sub-Committee
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Sneha Lakhotia
Methodology Sub-Committee