About ECLT Foundation

Innocent earned his PhD from Wageningen University in the Netherlands focusing on the drivers and effects of smallholder participation in modern agrifood chains. Innocent has over 15 years' development experience, the last 10 years of which were dedicated to working as the Finance Director for Save the Children Norway and Zimbabwe. Innocent joined the ECLT Foundation in September 2010 as Senior Programme Manager and, since October 2022, he holds the position of Executive Director.

Nataliya joined ECLT in July 2022 as Head of Programmes. She brings on board over 15 years of experience in the tobacco sector, having worked in multinational companies in Corporate Affairs, Government Affairs, and Legal and Regulatory Affairs, both at country level and in global roles at headquarters with various markets and regions. She has been focusing on international policy frameworks, industry regulation, child labour and sustainability, having driven multi-stakeholder initiatives and providing input in the public debate on pertinent industry issues. She holds a Masters’ degree in business law and economics from the Kyiv Interdepartmental Post Graduate Institute, a Masters’ degree in pedagogy, as well as certificates in integral coaching, digital marketing, and organizational leadership.

Roi is a Programme Manager with more than four years of experience in the United Nations development system. He has a multidisciplinary background, holding Masters’ degrees in Business Administration, Law and Journalism. Before joining the ECLT Foundation in June 2019, Roi gained academic and professional experience in Spain, Portugal, United Kingdom and Italy, which allowed him to deepen his knowledge of international development and understanding of interacting stakeholders.

Víctor joined the ECLT Foundation in March 2022 as a Communications Manager. Over the past 16 years, he has collaborated with governments, NGOs, multinational companies, and within the UN system in Switzerland and Latin America. Víctor holds several diplomas in strategic, operational and digital marketing, as well as a Master’s degree in Legal and Economic translation from the University of Geneva.

Franck is a Finance & Administration specialist in the non-for-profit sector. Franck holds a Master's degree in Finance & Accounting from the University of Aix-en-Provence. Franck now has over 15 years of experience working in Swiss Non-Governmental-Organisation secretariats. On top of his financial expertise, he has developed global NFP organisational management skills.

Irena holds a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management and Diploma in French Studies from the Geneva University, as well as a graduate diploma from the Management Institute in Brussels. Irena has a diverse background, working in both private and public sectors. She has over 15 years of experience in complex environments, in marketing and sales positions in multinational companies, as well as in management of finance and office administration. She joined the ECLT Foundation in September 2013.