The AFRIpads Family
AFRIpads has grown from a 3-person start-up to an award winning social enterprise that remains committed to improving menstrual health for millions across Africa and beyond

Senior Management Team

Paul Grinvalds
Co-Founder and CEO

Sophia Grinvalds
Co-Founder and Director

Benjamin Mpumwire
Head of Finance and Operations

Gihan De-Silva
Head of Production
Partnership and Business Development Team

Elise Schutte
Regional Partnership and Business Development Manager (Southern Africa)

Geofrey Businge
Regional Partnerships and Business Development Manager

Muna Mohamed
Partnerships and Business Development Representative

Willeke Westra
Regional Partnership and Business Development Manager (East Africa)
Marketing and Communications team

Gertrude Emojong
National Marketing and Communications Lead

Sarah Sullivan
Global Marketing and Communications Manager
Operations Team

Annet Namutebi
Storekeeper and Receptionist

Rashidah Naggayi
Supply Chain Coordinator

Ruth Namutebi
Office Assistant

Sandra Tusingwire
Logistics Manager

Silas Cyril-Aogon
Fleet and Special Task Manager
finance Team

Barbara Nambafu
Senior Financial Controller |

Gertrude Nabaweesi
Accountant

Solome Nakazibwe
Finance and Administrative Officer
Research & Development Team

Alice Parlett
Design, Research and Development Manager

Sabrina Eyatu
Consumer Researcher
Production Team

Irene Gabula
Production Manager
SO SURE

Joan Kalema
Sales Representative

Esther Athieno
Sales Representative