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Who We Are

Meet Our Team

Rev. Simba Musvamhiri

Rev. Simba Musvamhiri

Chief Executive Officer

BTh. (NETS), PGCTE (LST), M.A. Th. (AUT), MBA Ess. (UofG)

As CEO of African Enterprise, Simba is responsible for providing leadership and vision to mobilise gospel partnerships that fuel evangelism through the AE African national teams. A Zimbabwean‑Australian, Simba serves as a proverbial bridge between Australian Christians and the African church. Simba is ordained in the Anglican Church of Australia, and has wide experience in urban evangelism, parish ministry, and chaplaincy in various fields. He has served in Anglican parishes across Perth, Canberra, and Victoria.

Dr Peter Slay

Dr Peter Slay

Senior Project Manager (Aid & Development)

Sc. (Hons), Master of Engineering, PHD Project Management, Grad Dip Business Admin

Peter brings nearly 40 years of professional experience in Civil Engineering and Project Management.  Peter holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Civil Engineering, a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (1996), a Research Masters of Engineering Science (2003), and a PhD in Engineering Project Management (2019). He has also spent 10 years as a lecturer and researcher at UNSW, Canberra & La Trobe University in Australia, and at the Polytechnic of Namibia.  Peter is responsible for the management and implementation of community projects.

Georgia Sullivan

Georgia Sullivan

Finance and Operations Manager CPA

Bachelor of Business (B. Bus), Graduate Management Diploma Grad Dip Man, CPA

As the Finance and Operations Manager, Georgia brings extensive accounting experience to the role, with a strong blend of commercial acumen and solid accounting expertise to the team.  Georgia has led numerous initiatives to drive automation, streamline processes, and reduce costs across various organisations.

Mark Bolduan

Mark Bolduan

Honorary Executive Support

Mark has a legal and town planning background. He recently joined African Enterprise in order to assist with its compliance and other obligations and stakeholder engagement. He is excited to be contributing to God’s kingdom and the welfare of the people of Africa.

Simon Elliott

Simon Elliott

Head of Church Partnerships

Bach of Theology, Dip Ministry, Dip Professional Supervision (Pastoral), Bach Commerce & Dip Education (HSIE)

Simon brings a lifelong love for Africa, shaped by his family heritage and a deep commitment to gospel ministry. His grandfather, Dr Paul White, a former Chairman of African Enterprise Australia, inspired generations through his ministry and writings about Africa. After becoming a Christian, Simon spent ten years serving in an independent evangelical church before serving for more than 25 years in Anglican ministry across New South Wales and Victoria. He is passionate about sharing the gospel, equipping God’s people, and supporting the mission of evangelising the cities of Africa through Word and Deed.

Ellyce McKirdy

Ellyce McKirdy

Executive Assistant

Advanced Diploma of Theology & Advanced Diploma of Ministry

Ellyce completed her studies at Youthworks College, earning an Advanced Diploma of Theology and an Advanced Diploma of Ministry. With more than a decade of ministry experience in the Sydney Anglican Diocese, she is passionate about discipleship, leadership development, and supporting effective gospel ministry. As Executive Assistant to the CEO of African Enterprise Australia, Ellyce is grateful for the opportunity to help advance the organisation’s mission of evangelising the cities of Africa through Word and Deed in partnership with the Church.

 

 

 

Shepherd Mashingaidze

Shepherd Mashingaidze

Preliminary Theological Certificate Administrator

BEng Electronic and Communications Engineering, Master of Business Leadership, Diploma of Theology

Shepherd has a wealth of project management and telecommunications engineering knowledge. In addition to leading significant development projects, such as a UNIDO-funded program for the Southern Africa Development Community, and advocating for financial literacy, he has over ten years of experience in leadership positions within the African Anglican Fellowship and Community Associations in Australia. Shepherd administers and plans the PTC course programs in his capacity as PTC Administrator.

Rev Stephen Liggins

Rev Stephen Liggins

Honorary Preliminary Theological Certificate Lecturer

Stephen Liggins is a minister at Anglican Churches Springwood and has been involved with African Enterprise’s Preliminary Theological Certificate (PTC) program since 2003. Having taught in Africa on more than ten occasions, Stephen is passionate about providing accessible theological education for Christian leaders. He values the program’s impact in helping students see the Bible as one unified story, and describes the experience as a deeply enriching, two‑way partnership with African brothers and sisters in Christ.
Mehretab (Mehr) Tekie

Mehretab (Mehr) Tekie

Honorary Adviser - Special Projects

Mehr brings extensive experience in project development planning across Africa.

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