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Ruth Munyinyi

SBN Global Partnerships

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Ruth Munyinyi has joined us as our Senior Associate, SBN- Global Partnerships (TOR attached) with over 5 years’ experience in strategic partnerships in private and public sector. She is passionate about leveraging relationships that are catalytic in creating systemic change. She brings in a wealth of knowledge in social impact especially in school feeding and public policy, most recently being part of the technical working group drafting the first national school meals policy in Kenya. A sustainable development enthusiast, Ruth believes in the fundamental role nutrition plays in driving development and prosperity.

Margaret Ngetha

SBN Africa Regional Manager (Gender and Youth Technical Lead)

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Margaret is a highly skilled and experienced Private Sector development expert with a strong focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Margaret’s expertise encompasses a wide range of areas essential for SME success. She has a proven track record in investment readiness, enterprise management, product development, and market analysis. In addition Margaret has actively engaged in blended financing mechanisms. These mechanisms play a crucial role in attracting private sector investments to foster the growth and expansion of agri-businesses.

As the SUN Business Network Africa Regional Coordinator, she serves as the technical lead on youth and women empowerment initiatives. Margaret is passionate about fostering positive attitudes and change among women and youth entrepreneurs through training and mentorship. Her profile showcases a wealth of knowledge and a solid commitment to empowering businesses and individuals for sustainable growth.

Ritta Shine

Global Coordinator

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Ritta is based out of GAIN’s UK Office and serves as the SBN Global Co-coordinator. This role builds on 14 years of development finance experience working in research and investment advisory roles focused on private sector development, primarily in the infrastructure, energy and agricultural sectors. Underpinning her professional experience is a Masters in Development Finance from the University of Cape Town.

Hannah Rowlands

Private Sector Nutrition Officer

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Hannah joined the team in 2018 and currently supports national SUN Business Networks to incentivise the private sector to take action on nutrition. Hannah also oversees SBN’s communications and engagement with partners. She is passionate about the role of small- and medium-sized businesses in the food value chain and in enabling access to healthy diets for all. She is based in Rome, Italy.

Christina Nyhus Dhillon

Knowledge Leadership Senior Manager

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Christina serves as SBN’s MEL focal point and provides technical support on a wide range of topics including work force nutrition.

Yetunde Olarewaju

Senior Communications Associate

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Yetunde will provide support to the SBN Global Secretariate, focused on developing and implementing communications and advocacy strategies that aim to increase the standing and awareness of SBN activities with a broad range of global/national stakeholders including government, private sector, media, and civil society organizations.