Our Team

Meet the OceanHub Africa Team

With collective experience spanning startups to multinational organizations, we understand what it takes to scale ocean-impact solutions across Africa. 

All connected by their love for the ocean and commitment to building a sustainable and inclusive Blue Economy in Africa, for Africa

Management

Alexis Grosskopf

Founder & CEO

An avid (free)diver, Alexis brings OceanHub Africa to the global stage while leading our strategy and development, building partnerships and mobilising resources to accelerate ocean-positive

Herland Cerveaux

Managing Director

As a proud islander with a background in intergovernmental and private cooperation, Herland Cerveaux is committed to ensuring every ocean entrepreneur has the right support

Juanita Williams

Executive Assistant

Our behind-the-scenes powerhouse, Juanita serves as the essential glue binding our operations together, managing everything from executive support and office coordination to ensuring smooth communication

Venture development

Thando Mazomba

Venture Development Manager

Drawn to the water in all its nuances, Thando is driven by globally transforming the ocean space through leveraging her scientific, business development and community-building

Samuel Orji

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Samuel Orji is passionate about helping ocean-impact founders grow. At OceanHub Africa, he supports startups with strategy, fundraising, and expansion, drawing from years in impact

Solomon Ngoma

Entrepreneur-in-Residence

Solomon is an ecosystem builder and entrepreneur passionate about supporting founders to grow impactful ventures. At OceanHub Africa, he mentors ocean-minded startups, helping them refine

Timisola Rotimi

Program Administrator

Thomas Hart

Acceleration Lead

Moeketsi (Thato) Masoeu

Engineer-in-Residence

Sibulele Soludongwe

Venture Studio Lead

Coastal Community Development

Chester Alexander

Senior Coastal Community Development Associate

As Coastal Community Development Associate at OceanHub Africa, Chester Alexander drives community-driven entrepreneurship and inclusive growth, striving to create a better world through economic

Nwabisa Zide

Coastal Community Development Associate

With a background in Environmental Sciences and expertise in stakeholder engagement, Nwabisa champions sustainable growth in the Blue Economy, empowering coastal communities, promoting gender and

Floriana Rutahindurwa

Coastal Community Development Trainers

Amon Mahenda

Coastal Community Development Trainers

DanielBaha Nguma

Coastal Community Development Trainers

Ebel Diogo Chimunthu

 Coastal Community Development Trainers

Aristide Barthelemy Ravelonirina

Coastal Community Development Trainers

Ecosystem Development

Ashley Reynolds

Senior Communications Associate

An impact-driven creative and communicator, Ashley leads our storytelling and digital presence. Her interdisciplinary expertise and experience in performance marketing and grassroots advocacy, uniquely positions

Tanita Mehta

Marketing Associate

With a foundation in media, marketing, and sustainability, Tanita crafts purposeful campaigns that reflect the depth and dynamism of our ecosystem. She drives OceanHub Africa’s

Sesethu Jelwana

Community Engagement Associate

Cuan Solomon

Senior Consulting Associate

Board Members and Advisors

Sophie Masipa

Communication and Ecosystem Advisor

Nikita Kekana

Non-Executive Director and Legal Advisor

Nassima Sadar

Investment Specialist

Effuah Kwaw

Business Finance Specialist

Valery Bollier

Non-Executive Director & Business Development Advisor

Join our Team

Join a mission-driven ecosystem dedicated to scaling Africa’s blue economy through authentic collaboration. We believe that lasting ocean impact is only possible through strategic partnerships that bridge the gap between intent and action.