About us

Christian is the founder and managing director of MzN International. Christian is a governance reform and organisational change expert, specialising in digital transformation and making non-profit organisations financially sustainable. At MzN International, he leads our consulting and training work across 20 countries. Christian holds a postgraduate degree in international relations and is a qualified chartered accountant with more than 10 years of experience working in emerging economies and fragile contexts. He continues with research in areas relating to development and aid. In 2015, together with Dr. Adrian Flint from the University of Bristol, Christian developed the concept of beneficiary-led aid.

Hande is a Consultant with MzN specialising on organizational development and fundraising. She has more than 15 years of experience working with public and private organizations. In addition to practical experience with international donors, she is highly familiar with the tools and mechanisms of project management. With extensive knowledge of the international development sector, Hande is passionate about sharing her knowledge and skills. Hande holds a BA on Politics and Sociology, an MA on Humanitarian and Development Practices and an MA on EU Relations. Currently based in Berlin, she speaks fluent Turkish and English and possesses intermediate German skills.

Timo is a consultant at MzN, focusing on strategy and organisational development, change management and business development. Timo has 17 years of experience working in the government and also non-profit sector developing organisational and resource mobilisation strategies; assisting with programme design and organisational change processes; financing and reporting, and communications. Timo holds a Master’s equivalent degree (Diploma) in Geography with focus on Environment and Development Studies. He is deeply committed and passionate about supporting social and environmental safeguards and providing technical advisory within diverse sectors and subjects in improving conditions for targeted stakeholders. Timo is a German national with working experiences in Indonesia and Morocco.

Smriti is working as an analyst at MzN and she has interest in the areas of international development, NGO work, and cross-cultural understanding. Her combination of academic knowledge and hands-on experience equips her with the tools to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable communities around the world. Smriti has a Masters's degree in International Relations and Area Studies that provides her with a solid foundation to understand the geopolitical dynamics and cultural nuances of various regions. She is pursuing another Master in European Masters in Global Studies which equips her with the knowledge of the national, regional, and international organizations. Smriti's experience working with NGOs in rural areas of India and Indonesia demonstrates her commitment to grassroots-level work and her ability to address the unique challenges faced by these communities. Smriti is passionate about projects that focus on poverty alleviation, education, healthcare, and empowerment in rural areas across Asia, (especially South Asia) and Africa.

Ellie is our Innovation and Thought Leadership Content Creator. Focused on the power of storytelling, she turns technical expertise into engaging narratives and multimedia experiences. Her mission is to create content that continues to position MzN as the go-to expert in the future of nonprofit organisations, impact investing and ESG. Ellie holds a Master’s degree in International Management, and another in Brand Marketing and Management. She is an Irish national and is passionate about social justice and climate change.

Juliette is focused on MzN's digital marketing. She has over 12+ years of experience in the ever-changing digital world. Juliette's passion is to showcase the work being done at MzN through the website, social media channels and various digital advertising campaigns.  Graphic elements are your window to the world.Passionate about anything ocean and for the planet, Juliette lives to make the planet a cleaner and better place.Juliette is currently based in Cape Town.