LOCAL BOARDS
In addition to our Global Board of Directors, the Local Boards include experts from various professional fields that advise and support the work of our teams in Africa (South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe) and in the UK.
Grassroot Soccer (UK) is a registered charity (no. 1135364) and a company limited by guarantee (no. 07120992) in England and Wales.
Nik Haigh, Chair
Director
Tristan Capital Partners
Nik Haigh was born in Cambridge, England and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Nik attended Cornell University where as a student athlete he compete...Read more
David Gallagher
Head of Structuring & Investments
Mercuria Energy
Dave Gallagher has spent almost 30 years working in the finance industry, with a focus on derivatives, structured finance and principal investing. He...Read more
Dustin W. Seale
Managing Partner
Heidrick Consulting
Dustin W. Seale is a partner in Heidrick & Strugglesâ London office and managing partner of Heidrick Consulting in Europe. Dustin focuses on CEO and...Read more
Erin Summe
Founder
Thandeka Travel
Erin Summe is the founder of Thandeka Travel, an Africa-based company that connects impact investors directly with local organizations addressing clea...Read more
Mbulelo Malotana
Managing Director, Grassroot Soccer South Africa
Mbulelo oversees strategy, programs, operations and business development for GRS South Africa. He joined Grassroot Soccer in 2015 as a Provincial Prog...Read more
Enzo Scarcella
Chief Operating Officer
MTN South Africa
Enzo is the current Chief Operating Officer of MTN South Africa. Prior to this role, Scarcella served as Chief Marketing Officer at Telkom from the ye...Read more
Fiona Shanks
Regional Director
Grassroot Soccer
Fiona Shanks is responsible for managing Grassroot Soccerâs four Impact Teams: GRS South Africa, GRS Zambia, GRS Zimbabwe, and GRS Partnerships. Pri...Read more
Chris Todd
Director and Attorney
Bowman Gilfillan Inc.
Chris is an accomplished attorney with 15 years of experience in employment law and public law dispute resolution. Mr. Todd began practicing as an att...Read more
Risana Zitha
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
Risana is a Managing Director of Morgan Stanley based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Risana joined Morgan Stanley in 1999 as an Analyst in Investment ...Read more
Tommy Clark
Founder & CEO
Grassroot Soccer
Tommy Clark is a pediatrician and former professional soccer player. Tommy conceived the idea for Grassroot Soccer after living and playing soccer in ...Read more
Boyd Mkandawire
Managing Director, GRS Zambia
Boyd joined Grassroot Soccer as a Business Development and Communications Manager, now holding the role of Managing Director of GRS Zambia, overseeing...Read more
Fiona Shanks
Regional Director
Grassroot Soccer
Fiona Shanks is responsible for managing Grassroot Soccerâs four Impact Teams: GRS South Africa, GRS Zambia, GRS Zimbabwe, and GRS Partnerships. Pri...Read more
Mr. Themba Ndlovu
Senior Teacher
Tennyson Primary School
Mr. T. Ndlovu has been in the Educational Service since 1988. He has served in various positions in these 27 years in service including being a Headma...Read more
Elizabeth Langa
Acting Chairperson
Zimbabwe Football Association Womenâs League
Elizabeth Langa has been involved in football administration for more than 20 years and has held various positions at club and national level. She is ...Read more
Ms. Linda Magwaro, Secretary
Research Fellow and Lecturer
National University of Science and Technology
Ms. Linda Magwaro is a Research Fellow and Lecturer at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) as well as a gender activist. She also...Read more
Sikhanyisile Magagula
Occupational Health Officer
Datlabs
Sikhanyisiwe Magagula is an Occupational Health Officer with Datlabs, a pharmaceutical company. She completed her Nursing Diploma at St. Lukes Hospit...Read more
Mrs. Sihle Ndlovu
Retired School Teacher
Mrs. Ndlovu had a 40 year career as a school teacher from 1967-2007. She began teaching in the rural areas and later moved to urban town in April 198...Read more
Cecilia Mudzana
Chairlady
Highlanders Royals
Cecilia Mudzana, or âMalungaâ as she is popularily known, is an Honorable Member of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA). She also became the ...Read more