Who we are

Raymond Asfour

Raymond is the CEO and co-Managing Partner of Expectation State.

United Kingdom

Prior to founding Expectation State, Raymond’s career focused on supporting governments in Emerging States on behalf of a wide range of international actors.

Andrew Gharaibeh Collingwood

Andrew is the co-Managing Partner of Expectation State

Jordan

Prior to joining Expectation State Andrew was a Managing Principal at a UK development consultancy, followings roles in No 10, Cabinet Office, FCO and DFID.

Robert Lamb

Robert provides the Board with strategic inputs regarding international investors, as a Non-Executive Director.

United Kingdom

Away from Expectation State, Robert is a co-founder of Hedgehog and a Non-Executive Director of the Development Bank of Wales. He previously held senior leadership roles at one of the world’s leading private markets investment managers.

Raya Rousan

Raya is an Expectation State Partner and Country Representative in Jordan.

Jordan

Prior to joining Expectation State, Raya has worked extensively across investment in Jordan, with a variety of government and private sector counterparts.

Hanningtone Isiaho

Hanningtone is an Expectation State Partner and Country Representative in Kenya.

Kenya

He has extensive experience of programme design and execution, monitoring and evaluation, research and learning

Dr Lucy Hovil

Lucy is an Expectation State Partner, leading our Migration and Displacement portfolio.

United Kingdom

She is a social researcher and widely published global expert on issues related to displacement and forced migration.

Andrew Kambobe

Andrew is an Expectation State Partner and Country Representative in Zambia.

Zambia

He is an established Private Sector Engagement and Inclusive Business specialist

Verengai Mabika

Verengai is an Expectation State Partner, leading our Digital portfolio.

Zimbabwe

A proven leader with over 16 years of experience shaping the digital landscape in Africa and beyond.

Abhilash Puljal

Abhilash is an Expectation State Partner and Country Director for India

India

He is a trained social scientist and a seasoned expert in trade strategy and private sector development.

Crystal Ikanih-Musa

Crystal is an Expectation State Partner, leading our Government Affairs, Advocacy and Public Policy portfolio.

Nigeria

She is a seasoned international lawyer and recognised expert in government affairs, advocacy, and public policy,

Nour Chaabene

Nour is an Associate at Expectation State.

Tunisia

Prior to joining Expectation State, Nour worked as a Parliamentary Reporter at AlBawsala, a Tunisian NGO.

Amina Ben Abdallah

Amina is an Associate at Expectation State.

Tunisia

Prior to joining Expectation State, Amina was an Account Manager at eXo Platform MEA.

Neila Ahlem Zakraoui

Neila is an Associate at Expectation State.

Tunisia

Prior to joining Expectation State, Neila worked for a Tunisian CSO.

Rahma Moussa

Rahma is an Associate at Expectation State

Tunisia

Prior to joining Expectation State, Rahma was a Business Developer at a Tech Startup

Ernest Ngulube

Ernest is a Project Officer at Expectation State

Zambia

Prior to joining Expectation State, Ernest worked for Common Wellbeing in Zambia

Ghada Ben Gaid Hassine

Ghada is Finance and Operations Manager at Expectation State

Tunisia

Prior to joining Expectation State, Ghada worked with USIP, DAI and IRI

Chongo Luchembe

Chongo is a Project Officer at Expectation State

Zambia

Prior to joining Expectation State, Chongo worked at Amref Health Africa

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Team Profiles

Raymond Asfour

Raymond is the CEO and co-Managing Partner of Expectation State.

United Kingdom

Andrew Gharaibeh Collingwood

Andrew is the co-Managing Partner of Expectation State

Jordan

Robert Lamb

Robert provides the Board with strategic inputs regarding international investors, as a Non-Executive Director.

United Kingdom

Raya Rousan

Raya is an Expectation State Partner and Country Representative in Jordan.

Jordan

Hanningtone Isiaho

Hanningtone is an Expectation State Partner and Country Representative in Kenya.

Kenya

Dr Lucy Hovil

Lucy is an Expectation State Partner, leading our Migration and Displacement portfolio.

United Kingdom

Andrew Kambobe

Andrew is an Expectation State Partner and Country Representative in Zambia.

Zambia

Verengai Mabika

Verengai is an Expectation State Partner, leading our Digital portfolio.

Zimbabwe

Abhilash Puljal

Abhilash is an Expectation State Partner and Country Director for India

India

Crystal Ikanih-Musa

Crystal is an Expectation State Partner, leading our Government Affairs, Advocacy and Public Policy portfolio.

Nigeria

Nour Chaabene

Nour is an Associate at Expectation State.

Tunisia

Amina Ben Abdallah

Amina is an Associate at Expectation State.

Tunisia

Neila Ahlem Zakraoui

Neila is an Associate at Expectation State.

Tunisia

Rahma Moussa

Rahma is an Associate at Expectation State

Tunisia

Ernest Ngulube

Ernest is a Project Officer at Expectation State

Zambia

Ghada Ben Gaid Hassine

Ghada is Finance and Operations Manager at Expectation State

Tunisia

Chongo Luchembe

Chongo is a Project Officer at Expectation State

Zambia