Alberto Masetti-Zannini
Alberto joined the Impact Hub Network as the Global Programmes Director in January 2019. He is based in London and works across a number of areas to support the development of the network, establish partnerships and donor relations with UK-based funders and organisations, and contribute to the overall growth of the association. In his spare time, he raises two kids, takes pictures of London, goes to the cinema, cycles a lot, and reads sci-fi novels.
Fenno Verdaasdonk
With over 12 years of extensive experience in brand management, innovation, and strategic communications, Fenno is a seasoned professional in his field. His recent role as the Director of Brand and Communications at Pakhuis de Zwijger – the foremost institute for fostering social innovation and creativity in the Netherlands, underscores his commitment to driving positive change.
Fenno’s journey encompasses diverse landscapes, including his tenure as a brand and innovation leader within a range of social enterprises, purpose-driven brands, and corporate domains. Notably, he embarked on his career at Microsoft Amsterdam, where he spearheaded their startup accelerator and other pioneering initiatives for nearly four years. Transitioning to the realm of social entrepreneurship, Fenno channelled his energy into catalysing social transitions and transformations within the impact sphere. Fenno thrives best when bridging his social impact initiatives with the enriching influences stemming from his active engagement in (board) activities across creative industries, politics, and alternative culture realms.
Petruta Stoica
Born in Romania, Petruta spent her childhood in Bucharest. In 2006, she attended the University of Bucharest, majoring in Accounting and Management Information Systems. From 2004 until 2013, she worked as an accountant at the Foundation Center for Economic Development (CDE), engaging in a wide range of activities, including bookkeeping and microfinance operations.
In 2009, the foundation transitioned into a non-bank financial institution. During this transformation, Petruta’s role evolved from an Economist (2009-2013) to a Senior Controlling and Reporting Officer in 2014. In this capacity, her primary responsibilities encompassed controlling functions such as preparing periodic reports, conducting compliance audits, monitoring internal controls, engaging in budgeting, and analysing financial data to varying degrees. Additionally, she was responsible for reporting tasks, including the preparation of internal and external reports, budgets, and forecasts.
In 2016, Petruta joined the Finance and Operations team as the Controlling and Reporting Lead at Impact Hub Network.
Nayla Attas
Nayla is a Senior Manager specialising in enhancing innovation and entrepreneurship for public and social impact.
Based in London, she is currently Programmes & Partnerships Operations Manager at Impact Hub Global Network where she manages a portfolio of global programmes that support social entrepreneurs from idea generation to scaling their ventures. She is passionate about designing innovative approaches to tackle social and environmental challenges in different regions of the world. Nayla holds a BA in Political Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy and a Master’s Degree in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the London School of Economics.
Christine Moser
Christine embarked on her journey with Impact Hub Network in March 2022, assuming the role of Lead for Impact Measurement and Management. Prior to joining the team, she amassed nearly a decade of invaluable experience in the realm of international development, where her focus intersected between the realms of education and entrepreneurship.
Fuelled by her profound passion for languages and cultures, Christine infuses her unique perspective into the workspace, thriving most when immersed in multicultural settings. Her extensive repertoire encompasses programme design, implementation management, and impact measurement. Within this capacity, she crafts meticulous impact measurement frameworks tailored to select entrepreneur support initiatives, develops data collection tools and steers monitoring efforts. Presently, Christine splits her time between Austria and Italy. Christine loves travelling to places such as Nicaragua, Thailand, Mali, and beyond.
Tom Johnson
As Programmes Capacity Builder, Tom works with Impact Hubs and partners to develop and deliver entrepreneurial support initiatives for social entrepreneurs. This includes the co-creation of a curriculum and learning journey and the capacity building of Impact Hubs and organisations to deliver support initiatives within their local contexts. Tom has developed his career in the social impact space with a focus on social innovation methods, digital technology, learning experiences and business development. Currently based in London, Tom has also spent some time living in Berlin while learning more about the world of tech for good and coding.
Idelette Aucamp
Idelette is a South African strategist who believes in the power of creativity and that diversity drives innovation. Over the last 8+ years, she’s worked with purpose-driven brands, social innovators, big-thinkers, and community leaders to build human-centered experiences that promote positive change. She takes on a strategic-creative approach when solving problems and helps organisations integrate the 4 P’s – People, Planet, Purpose, Profits – into the core of their business strategies. An experienced creative lead who thrives in fast-paced environments, Idelette has developed international projects and has led multi-cultural teams in 9+countries. Today, you can find her wandering the streets of Barcelona with her Border Collie and sidekick, Kibo – forever on the lookout for creative inspiration and collaborations that will lead to a better tomorrow.
Kirill Korn
Kirill joined the Impact Hub Network as Global Technology Coordinator in January 2020. Based in Prague, Kirill is a vital member of our Technology team. With a background as a seasoned Business Process Consultant, he has successfully driven various projects and initiatives across multiple domains for a prominent IT industry leader. Kirill’s expertise lies in orchestrating intricate IT projects, overseeing every phase from initial requirement collection to seamless implementation, with a specialised emphasis on the dynamic Salesforce platform. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kirill finds joy in travelling, hiking, and skiing with his family.
Mariana Nunes
Mariana is Impact Hub’s Global Corporate Partnerships Lead. She has a background in International Relations, business and partnerships development, a MSc in Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a postgraduate on Business Sustainability Management from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership. Mariana has 8 years of practical experience in sustainability and has designed initiatives and projects ranging from developing sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems to open innovation for corporate sustainability. She also led a social enterprise for 3 years directly supporting hundreds of women victims of abusive relationships in her home country (Brazil).
Ana Carolina Andrade
Carol is primarily responsible for onboarding new teams within our Network. If you’re wondering how to bring an Impact Hub to your city, don’t hesitate to reach out to Carol! She became a part of the Impact Hub Network in 2016 as a maker at Impact Hub Floripanópolis. During her time there, she gained valuable experience in organising events, designing and managing programmes, and overseeing finance and operations. Currently based in Florianópolis, Brazil, Carol is deeply enthusiastic about collaboratively building impactful solutions.
