Team

The Team Behind Zafarios

Built by people who understand both systems and reality.

Founders

Elke Stechow Zugah

Chief Executive Officer

Elke Stechow Zugah leads the strategic and educational direction of Zafarios. With over 15 years of experience in education and pedagogy, her work is grounded in how learning systems function in real classrooms — not in abstract theory.,Her background spans teaching, educational design, and system-level thinking, providing Zafarios with a foundation rooted in authentic school workflows and the everyday realities faced by educators.

Responsibilities

Defining the educational vision and long-term strategySafeguarding pedagogical integrity across all productsAligning product design with real school workflowsEnsuring technology enhances learning

Languages

German, English, Spanish, Akan

Victor Zugah

Chief Operating Officer

Victor Zugah leads the operational execution of Zafarios. As COO, he is responsible for translating strategy into reliable, day-to-day operations across schools, partners, and regions.,His focus is on systems that work in real environments — aligning people, processes, and technology under practical constraints.

Responsibilities

Operational planning and pilot executionStructuring onboarding, support, and coordinationAligning cost structures with sustainable pricingEnsuring delivery matches commitments

Languages

English, German

Paco Faber

Chief Financial Officer

Paco Faber is responsible for the financial strategy, control, and risk management of Zafarios. His role ensures that the platform's financial structure supports long-term sustainability.,He holds a Diplom-Kaufmann (Master's in Business Administration) and brings a strong foundation in corporate finance, governance, and financial planning.

Responsibilities

Financial planning and budgetingCost control and unit economicsLiquidity and cash-flow managementCompliance and financial governance

Janet Beneh

Co-Founder

Education management and community engagement in Ghana.

Development Team

Augustus Otu

Lead Developer

Augustus Otu leads the day-to-day software development of the Zafarios platform. Based in Ghana, he works closely with operations and education stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Building stable, offline-capable workflowsTranslating product requirements into robust implementationsEnsuring performance under varying connectivity

Andile Masela

Full-Stack Developer

Andile Masela is a full-stack developer contributing to both web and mobile components. His work focuses on delivering consistent user experiences across devices.

Responsibilities

Mobile and web application developmentUsability on shared devicesPerformance optimization in constrained environments

Advisors & Partners

Janet Beneh

Education Advisor

Janet Beneh advises Zafarios on education systems and stakeholder engagement within Ghana. She brings deep familiarity with the local education landscape.

Responsibilities

Aligning platform use with local education structuresNavigating stakeholder expectations responsiblyGrounding rollout decisions in on-the-ground realities