Jonathan Slater, Head of Ideas & Challenges

​​Jonathan is a seasoned innovation consultant, keynote speaker, and board member with over 15 years of experience in helping governments, international development agencies, academics, and corporations tackle their toughest challenges. His area of specialization is in inspiring and incentivizing problem-solving, with a particular focus on international development.

Originally from South Africa, Jonathan has a wealth of experience in getting the most out of a diverse range of talented and motivated innovators at both the local and global levels. He is a trusted advisor and provides support to a number of large-scale impact innovation programs, with a commitment to placing best practices at the heart of his work.

With his vast knowledge and expertise in the field of innovation, Jonathan has designed and delivered over 450 innovation programs and has spoken at numerous conferences around the world. His ability to engage, motivate, and inspire people to find solutions to their challenges is unparalleled, making him a valuable asset to support any challenge globally.

If you wish to connect with Jonathan and learn more about his work, he can be reached through LinkedIn.

Gwenyth Lloyd, Creative Lead

Gwenyth joined Blue Globe Consulting in December 2020, with a background in Graphic Design and Marketing for various international clients. Coming from a varied background, including editorial design at Condé Nast and graphic design/illustration for international museum clients, Gwenyth has extensive experience in design, branding, and marketing strategy. She works within Blue Globe on branding and creative management across a variety of projects, making sure Blue Globe’s marketing and branding are concise and compelling.

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Elif Durmus, Research & Partnerships Lead

Elif joined Blue Globe Consulting in March 2021 as a researcher and content writer, after completing an MSc in History of International Relations at the London School of Economics (LSE). Utilizing her international background and fluency in both English and Turkish, Elif has contributed to both new and existing projects, aiming to drive new innovative ideas and solutions within communities. Her role includes exploring potential new collaborations with similar missions, researching new challenges, using her skills to review and alter existing content, and leading the firm’s Solver Scouting (™) work.

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Anas Aleassa, Outreach Analyst

Anas Aleassa joined Blue Globe in July 2022. He is an expert in economic development and livelihood programming, with over ten years of diverse experience working with organizations in both for-profit and non-for-profit sectors, his extensive project management experience in the middle east enabled to develop a large network in the privet and development sector in the region. Anas has a master’s degree in Sustainable Development and bachelor’s degree in business administration.

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