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Excellent Development currently has 10 full time staff.
 
Simon Maddrell who founded Excellent Development in May 2002 is our Executive Director and is responsible for implementing and managing the strategic objectives of the organisation within clear policies set by the Trustees. He ensures that the staff team is recruited and supported to provide the skills and experience needed to run a successful organisation and observe the philosophy and values of Excellent.  

Ian Neal joined Excellent Development in July 2008, he is the Development and Technical Manager. Ian is leading the promotion of sand dam technology and our programme to expand the number of countries where sand dams make an impact. Ian also manages our advocacy and research activities.  
 

Alexandra Oatham joined us in November 2008 as Fundraising Development Manager. Her role is to develop and manage corporate and major donor relationships as well as managing expeditions.

Muhammad Ahmad is the Head of Finance. Muhammed joined the charity in September 2009 and manages the finance, administration and governance activities of the charity.
Louise Storey Joined Excellent in November 2009 as Programme Officer. She was appointed Head of Operations in July 2011. Her role as Head of Operations is to lead the management and development of Excellent's fundraising and programme activities to efficiently and effectively achieve our purpose and goals.
Alice Ashby has been with Excellent since June 2010. As Trust Fundraising Manager her role is to design and implement the fundraising strategy for charitable trusts and financial awards, involving maintaining relationships and income from our current trust donors and developing potential opportunities with other charitable trusts and foundations. She is also responsible for submitting applications to international awards which attract a cash prize.

Gemma Fowler joined in September 2010 as Individual Giving Manager. Gemma's role is to manage and develop Excellent's relationship with supporters who make personal donations or take part in sponsored events.
Diana Vollmerhausen joined Excellent in May 2011 as Head of Communications. She has responsibility for Excellent’s communications strategy and manages our brand, website, social media and off-line media presence.
Al Day joined Excellent in June 2011 as Grants and Institutions Manager. Al manages the relationship with our grant partners in Kenya, as well as fundraising from institutional donors.
Nikki Huxter Nix joined Excellent in July 2011 as Personal Assistant to the Executive Director with responsibility for HR, IT and Office Management. She brings 30 years of experience as a secretary and administrator. She will provide support to Simon, whilst also overseeing the general day-to-day running of the office