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KINOE sets up its Advisory Committee

 KINOE's Advisory Committee held their first meeting on Monday 3rd October. Amanda Faber, chair of KINOE Trustees, welcomed newly appointed members of the KINOE Advisory Committee to an informal supper in her home, to meet other trustees and staff. Amanda Faber said, " We are all delighted that KINOE will now benefit from the support and fresh ideas that this talented group of people are prepared to offer."

KINOE Advisory Committee Members
The Advisory Committee has nine members, including Shaheen Mistri, Cathy Bourne, Rachna Mathur, Gitu Panjabi, Suzi Bergman and Moti Shahani.  

Shaheen Mistri is currently CEO of Teach for India. She was formerly the founding CEO of The Akanksha Foundation.

Rachna Mathur is a qualified primary teacher from Mumbai and now teaching in London. Rachna is passionate about community service having worked closely with Akanksha as a founder teacher and educational consultant.


Suzi Bergman has a degree in Economics and has qualified in law. She was a lecturer at the College of Law in London for 10 years.  In 2004 she set up Storksak, a brand of baby bags which are sold worldwide. She has recently launched Marshall Bergman supplying work bags exclusively for Apple.

Moti Shahani is an independent strategy and innovation consultant with a background at McKinsey, American Express and Wolff Olins.  He has advised more than 30 clients in eight European and Asian countries.  He has been a longstanding friend and supporter of KINOE.

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