Team

The Team Behind Zafarios

Built by people who understand both systems and reality.

Founders

Elke Stechow Zugah

Elke Stechow Zugah

Chief Executive Officer

Elke leads the strategic and educational direction of Zafarios with over 15 years of experience in education and pedagogy. She ensures that every feature serves a real classroom need and that technology enhances rather than complicates the learning experience.

Responsibilities

Educational VisionPedagogical IntegrityProduct-Workflow Alignment

Languages

German, English, Spanish, Akan

Victor Zugah

Victor Zugah

Chief Operating Officer

Victor focuses on building systems that work in real environments, overseeing operations, pilot programs, and regional coordination. His approach ensures that Zafarios delivers reliably even in challenging infrastructure conditions.

Responsibilities

Operational PlanningOnboarding & SupportDelivery Assurance

Languages

English, German

Paco Faber

Paco Faber

Chief Financial Officer

Paco brings extensive expertise in corporate finance and governance with his Diplom-Kaufmann qualification. He ensures financial sustainability while maintaining the flexibility needed for growth in emerging markets.

Responsibilities

Financial PlanningCost ControlCash-Flow ManagementCompliance

Languages

German, English

Janet Beneh

Janet Beneh

Education Operations

Janet manages education operations and community engagement in Ghana. Her deep understanding of local education dynamics ensures Zafarios stays grounded in real-world needs.

Responsibilities

Community EngagementLocal OperationsStakeholder Relations

Languages

English, Akan, Twi

Development

Augustus Otu

Augustus Otu

Software Engineering

Augustus leads day-to-day software development from Ghana, working closely with stakeholders to translate requirements into working features. He specializes in offline-first workflows and performance optimization for constrained environments.

Responsibilities

Offline WorkflowsRequirements ImplementationPerformance Optimization

Languages

English

Andile Masela

Andile Masela

Web & Mobile Development

Andile contributes to both web and mobile components, ensuring consistency across devices. His focus on multi-device usability helps Zafarios work seamlessly on any hardware.

Responsibilities

Mobile DevelopmentWeb DevelopmentCross-Device Consistency

Languages

English, Zulu

Advisors

Janet Beneh

Janet Beneh

Local Education Landscape

Janet brings deep familiarity with Ghana's education landscape and stakeholder dynamics. She ensures the platform aligns with local structures and navigates complex stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

Local AlignmentStakeholder NavigationRollout Strategy

Languages

English, Akan

Max Welhöner

Max Welhöner

Product Strategy

Max brings European market experience in EdTech product strategy and scaling. He advises on product positioning, adoption dynamics, and balancing features with scalability.

Responsibilities

Product PositioningAdoption StrategyScalability Planning

Languages

German, English

Advisory Network

Education Policy

Education Policy

Former ministry officials and policy experts

NGO Leadership

NGO Leadership

Community development and CSR partnerships

Telco Partnerships

Telco Partnerships

Mobile money and connectivity specialists

Investment Partners

Investment Partners

EdTech investors for emerging markets

Want to join the team?

We're always looking for passionate people who want to make education accessible.

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