The People Behind NYEF

Leadership & Team

Meet the leaders and advisors guiding NYEF's strategy and programs.

Management

Management Board

Fanuel Shinedima

Fanuel Shinedima

Founder & Board Chairperson

Driving NYEF's vision for youth enterprise development across Namibia's energy sector.

Andreas Paulus

Andreas Paulus

Managing Director

Leads programs, partnerships and stakeholder engagement.

Gisela Sebastião

Gisela Sebastião

Vice-Chairperson

Oil & gas sector leader and advocate for local content.

Advisory

Advisory Board

Miguel Hamutenya

Miguel Hamutenya

Advisory Board Chairperson

Senior energy executive guiding NYEF's strategic direction and industry positioning.

Ndapewoshali Shapwanale

Ndapewoshali Shapwanale

Advisory Board Member

Communications & outreach specialist helping NYEF amplify its voice across Namibia.

Lydia Jacobs

Lydia (Mutindi) Jacobs

Advisory Board Member

Government legal researcher with energy policy experience.