Elakistos Team

As a scientist, Ryan's goal is to considerably curtail the current crisis of antimicrobial resistance. He achieves this by creating novel processes and products that hasten the development of precise and effective antimicrobial therapies, which are built upon insights into the microbiology of animal-associated Xenorhabdus bacteria.

• Doctorate from Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany (Biology).

• Has previously founded two biotech start-ups. 

• Over 10 years in antimicrobial R&D.

• Previously at Merck KGaA. 

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 Dr. Kagonya Awori is an accomplished Computer Engineer with over 15 years of leadership and expertise in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Her core mission is to develop scalable AI solutions for/from Africa, that solve global challenges.

• Computer Engineering Doctorate from University of Melbourne, Australia (specilisation in Human-Computer Interaction).

• Over 15 yrs in Product/UX Research and Design

• Previously at Safaricom, Microsoft and Google.

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Timothy Mulondo is an experienced strategist with a strong record of accomplishment in the real estate and investment management sectors. He has efficiently managed substantial portfolios for leading asset management firms in the East African region.

•  MBA from University of South Wales, UK.

• Over 10 years in asset management.

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Cynthia Kagiri is a seasoned legal and governance professional who is dedicated to impactful and solution-oriented leadership. Cynthia serves as a part-time member of the Elakistos Advisory Board, drawing on her legal and governance expertise gained from her extensive experience working in various industries such as private legal practice, the financial services sector, and the non-profit sector.

• Masters of Law  from University of Nairobi, Kenya.

• Over 10 years in commercial legal practice.

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Mark is passionate about utilising novel biotechnologies to improve Africa's agricultural and health systems. His work largely involves engineering new crop varieties to overcome Africa's climatic and biotic challenges.

• Doctorate from Kenyatta University, Kenya  (Biotechnology).

• Close to 15 years in biotech Research & Development

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