Meet the team

Abimbola Pariola
Global Managing Director, Property

Andrew Meraba
School Leader, NP Eldoret Boys Secondary

Antony Gatandi
Global Director of Operations and Tech

Belinda Godfrey
Chief Commercial Officer

Dr. Benson Kairu
School Leader, NP Tatu Boys Secondary

Carla Hercules
School Leader, NP Ruimsig Primary

Chinezi Chijioke
CEO

Chloe Selfe
Marketing Lead, SA

Christine Kathurima
School Leader, NP Tatu Primary

Christopher Khaemba
Director - Kenya

Chris Vakis
Global Finance Director

Claudia Pienaar
School Leader, NP Paulshof Primary

Damany Gibbs
Chief Financial Officer

Edna Ayallo
School Leader, NP Athi Primary

Gavin Esterhuizen
Executive School Leader, NP Ormonde Primary

Irshaad Varachia
Property Lead, South Africa

Jeanine Kerr
School Leader, NP Midrand Primary

Kelsey Keech
Global Learning Design Lead

Lesego Puso
Global Brand Lead

London Moore
Director of Schools, Kenya

Martha Jepkemboi Tubei
School Leader, NP Eldoret Girls Secondary

Natalie Coleman
Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Nduati Nyaboke
School Leader, NP Tatu Girls Secondary

Nicola Hopwood
Global People Systems & Analytics Lead

Njeri Nyindo
Global Talent Lead

Nneamaka Eziukwu
School Leader, NP North Riding Primary

Rahel Wondwossen
Chief of Schools

Theuns Opperman
School Leader, NP Ormonde Secondary

Wagikuyu Miring’u
Marketing Lead, Kenya
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Working at Nova Pioneer is more than just a job – it is an opportunity to be part of a team that inspires the next generation of leaders and innovators.
Novaneers are collaborative, fun-loving professionals who are passionate about learning and are motivated by the endless possibilities to identify creative solutions to tough challenges faced in the education space.



Every Novaneer is committed to making a positive impact on students. Educators are provided the resources and the support to bring Nova Pioneer’s educational ideas to life.
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