About us
Let’s do good. Better!
Who we are
It all started with a simple idea in 2011: Let’s build a development consultancy firm where the only priority is to help those in need. Profit, image and politics are all secondary.
Today, MzN International operates as a social enterprise, helping NGOs and international organisations in 50 + countries around the world do good – better – and making business operations, models and strategies more sustainable. We are guided by a strict ethical code and a willingness to challenge conventional thinking.
Our team
Christian Meyer zu Natrup
Managing Director
Hande Akpinar
Consultant
Smriti Mishra
Analyst
Ellie Kiely
Innovation & Thought Leadership Content Creator
Juliette Ball
Digital Services
Nicole Jennings
Training Coordinator
Christian Meyer zu Natrup
Managing Director
Hande Akpinar
Consultant
Smriti Mishra
Analyst
Ellie Kiely
Innovation & Thought Leadership Content Creator
Juliette Ball
Digital Services
Nicole Jennings
Training Coordinator
Nicole is the Training Coordinator for MzN International and is responsible for the operations of the in-person Training Courses. Nicole has a diverse educational background, holding a Post Graduate Diploma in Sport Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology with Honors. She has more than 13 years working in education and training across many different sectors.
As a seasoned Project and Operations Manager, she has worked with international clients and led dynamic project teams. With a proven track record, she has also managed projects for NGOs, showcasing adaptability across diverse sectors. Nicole is passionate about education, training and development. Based in Cape Town, she also enjoys all things outdoors and spending lots of time in nature.
We are carbon negative
Since 2018, we operate at 100% carbon negative.
Like every year, in 2023, we calculated our carbon footprint and are planting trees through The Generation Forest cooperative to double offset our carbon emissions.