Until recently, Ray was Director of Marketing of a major international law firm, he is also one of the three founding members of PATI / RTF.

An accomplished marketer, Ray has more than 20 years of experience in advertising, marketing, communications and business development, experience developed in the commercially creative atmosphere of international advertising agencies.

An effective senior marketer, he strengthens relationships and creates the conditions where great ideas flourish. His role has been to interpret the vision and mission set by Dr Mammo Muchie for African education, and present a workable, cogent strategy for meeting the challenge.

Working with the rest of the wider PATI team, Ray spends his time recruiting project partners to assist the delivery of the Pan African Talent Initiative.

Interested in emerging markets, new ventures, corporate innovation, strategy, marketing, social media and entrepreneurship.