Supervisory Board
The Triggerise (now Tiko) Supervisory Board helps fulfil our mission by providing guidance and oversight. It comprises highly accomplished professionals who donate their time and share their expertise in delivering impact at scale using technology and innovation.
Phinah Kodisang
ChairPhinah Kodisang, joins the Tiko Board as Chair. As the current CEO of Soul City, she is an expert in the Development and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights field. She is a feminist leader who is experienced in organisational development and advocacy, programme management and grant management.
Anna Hakobyan
AdvisorAnna is the Children Investment Fund Foundation’s Chief Impact Officer. She oversees evidence generation and application to inform and access CIFF’s portfolio of investments in areas of health, nutrition, education, and climate change.
Werner Strydom
MemberWerner Strydom is Head of Advanced Technology and Innovation at Irdeto, specialising in broadcast and on-demand media technologies. He brings with him an extensive background in innovation management, technology strategy, and service/product development.
Patience Mahachi
MemberPatience Mahachi’s career in finance spans more than 24 years. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant with proven success in implementing systems to optimise the financial performance of a company.
Refilwe Maluleke
MemberRefilwe Maluleke is a skilled marketer with a distinguished career spanning 17 years, during which she has amassed a wealth of experience navigating diverse organisational landscapes. She is the TBWA/SA CSO and Yellowwood Managing Director.
Board of Directors
Our Directors lead Triggerise (now Tiko) – setting its vision, shaping its strategy, managing its operations and inspiring its people.
Benoit Renard
Director of Triggerise Stichting, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founderBenoit co-founded Triggerise (now Tiko) in 2014. He has a background in Marketing, having worked for nonprofit and for-profit organisations in France and Africa. He manages and oversees operations, leading the development of all the Triggerise (now Tiko) ecosystems.
Serah Malaba
Chief Impact OfficerSerah is a seasoned leader in public health with a consistent record planning and executing ambitious initiatives across Africa. As our Chief Impact Officer, Serah is responsible for delivering impact across Triggerise’s (now Tiko) operational markets.
Our People
Our people and their commitment to our vision move us forward every day. Here are some of the faces that are working hard behind the scenes to create big impact.