Our team

After a career with the ICRC as an administrator and Head of Finance, Hansjörg founded his own organisational and IT consulting company, where he worked for several years. An active member of FSD, founded in 1997 in Fribourg, he is the last remaining founder still serving with the organisation, which he helped establish in 2003 and has led ever since. A business economist by training, Hansjörg has overseen FSD’s development for three decades, strengthening its operational expertise and international presence in humanitarian mine action.

Matt is Head of Operations for Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD). Since 2012 he has led and overseen all of FSD’s global portfolio of programmes in mine action, post-conflict recovery, livelihoods, and environmental remediation. He oversees FSD’s strategy, risk management, operations planning, quality systems, and business development across multiple private and government institutional donors, with operations spanning Europe, the Middle East, Central and South Asia, South America, Africa and the Pacific.

Immediately prior to working with FSD, Matt was Director of Consultancy and Training, delivering NATO counter-IED training in 20+ partner countries, and his professional career began serving twelve years in British Army with deployments in Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. He holds an MSc in Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management from Leicester University and a BSc in Physics from Durham University.

After several roles within international humanitarian organisations, notably at the GICHD and in Colombia, Angela joined FSD in 2019 as a Programme Manager. She led a project to strengthen the capacities of Colombia’s national mine action authority and established a victim assistance programme. She later joined FSD’s headquarters as Deputy Head of Operations, where she oversees programmes in Colombia, Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the Philippines. Angela brings over 20 years of experience in mine action, humanitarian aid, and innovation-driven programme design. She holds a PhD in Geography with a specialisation in Remote Sensing, GIS, and Cartography, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Lea joined the Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD) in 2024 as Head of Finance and Administration. She oversees all financial, administrative and organisational functions of the organisation, including human resources, information systems and insurance management.

Before joining FSD, Lea began her career in Germany at the consulting firm FTI Consulting – Andersch, where she supported European companies in restructuring and performance improvement projects. She then joined the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), where she led international teams in Geneva, Nairobi and Copenhagen, notably in the areas of finance, audit, strategic planning and sustainability.

Lea holds a master’s degree in Management from ESCP Europe and is a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), as well as holding several certifications in corporate strategy and sustainability.

After several years with the NGO TRIAL International, in Switzerland and Nepal, where she worked as a legal advisor, Alexandra went on to work as a diplomatic attaché for the ICRC, and later as a journalist at Tamedia. She joined FSD in 2019, where she established the communications department, which she now leads. She oversees the organisation’s global communications strategy, supporting FSD’s humanitarian objectives and raising awareness of the importance of humanitarian demining.

Alexandra holds a master’s degree in International Relations from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID), an LL.M. in International Law from Leiden University, and a master’s degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Neuchâtel.

Ferial gained extensive experience at The Economist Group, holding positions in Paris, London and Geneva, where she was responsible for marketing and subscriber acquisition across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. She then held similar roles with other companies, mainly in Switzerland, before bringing her expertise to the humanitarian sector by joining Médecins Sans Frontières in Geneva as Head of Regular Donor Acquisition.

She became part of FSD in 2023 with the creation of the fundraising department, which she now leads, overseeing all aspects of fundraising from private donors, Swiss cantons and communes, as well as other forms of individual support. Ferial holds a master’s degree in applied foreign languages for business, which provides her with a valuable international perspective in her role at FSD.

After several roles within international humanitarian organisations, notably at the GICHD and in Colombia, Angela joined FSD in 2019 as a Programme Manager. She led a project to strengthen the capacities of Colombia’s national mine action authority and established a victim assistance programme. She later joined FSD’s headquarters as Deputy Head of Operations, where she oversees programmes in Colombia, Afghanistan, Central Asia, and the Philippines. Angela brings over 20 years of experience in mine action, humanitarian aid, and innovation-driven programme design. She holds a PhD in Geography with a specialisation in Remote Sensing, GIS, and Cartography, and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Jean-Louis has over 40 years of experience in military leadership, international cooperation, and humanitarian operations. He currently serves as Programme Manager for Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD) in the Central African Republic.

He previously served as Programme Manager for FSD in the Philippines from 2024 to 2025, where he supported the implementation of the Bangsamoro peace agreement. Prior to that, he held programme and project management roles with FSD in the Central African Republic from 2020 to 2024, based in Bangui.

Before joining FSD, he was deployed as a Military Adviser with the European Union mission (EUMAM) in the Central African Republic, supporting defence sector reform. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions within the French Armed Forces and international organisations, including as Defence Cooperation Adviser in Ukraine and Project Manager with NATO.

Steven joined FSD in 2015 as an International Technical Adviser in Iraq and later became Operations Manager. In this role, he ensured teams safety and supervises the disposal of improvised explosive devices and unexploded ordnance, while managing operational procedures, quality assessments, and controls. Steven is now Programme Manager for FSD in the Philippines, overseeing activities and ensuring the effective implementation of the programme. Prior to joining FSD, Steven gained extensive field experience in Mali, Afghanistan, and Iraq working with both the UN and US missions. He also served for many years in the Australian Navy.

After several years of experience in project management for charities in the United Kingdom, Eleanor worked with the mine action organisation The HALO Trust, as Location and Operations Manager in Cambodia, and Programme Manager in Sri Lanka and Iraq. She joined FSD in 2023 as Project Manager in Ukraine, establishing operations across Kharkiv Oblast. She is now Country Director in Ukraine, leading FSD’s largest programme worldwide, with more than 600 staff across the country. Eleanor holds a bachelor’s degree in Politics, IMAS EOD and IEDD Level 3 certification, as well as additional management qualifications.

Yoshiyuki is Programme Manager for Central Asia at Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD), where he leads mine action programmes in Tajikistan and Afghanistan, including cross-border initiatives in the Tajik–Kyrgyz and Tajik–Afghan border regions.

He brings over a decade of experience in humanitarian programming and mine action across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. He began his career managing community-based reconstruction and development programmes in the Philippines and Sudan, before working with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Central Asia on security cooperation and counter-narcotics initiatives. He later served with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) and the Danish Refugee Council, supporting the design, coordination, and implementation of humanitarian mine action programmes in Sudan and Yemen, while also contributing to global policy processes on humanitarian disarmament.

Yoshi holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and a master’s degree in Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development.

Peter joined FSD in 2018 as a Programme Manager for Iraq, where he has led a team of up to 160 staff and played a key role in establishing the project in the field. Prior to joining FSD, he served as a technical advisor on unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive device in multiple countries, including Afghanistan, bringing key expertise in explosive ordnance disposal to our operations. Earlier in his career, Peter worked as a survey team group leader in 2012 for Crosstech S.A., commercial subsidiary of the FSD group, and completed a career of 23 years in the British Army.

Arlene is a Certified Public Accountant who worked in non-profit organisations before joining FSD in 2006. She was one of the first staff members of FSD’s support office in Manila and played a key role in its development. Over the years, she became Head of the Support Unit, which today includes more than 50 finance, administrative, and IT professionals. She brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, administration, and organisational support.

Ryan is Deputy Manager at Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD), based in Manila. He brings strong expertise in financial management, auditing, and compliance, with several years of experience supporting humanitarian programmes across multiple contexts.

At FSD, Ryan oversees financial reporting, budget monitoring, and internal controls, while supporting audits and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. He has also conducted quality assurance missions in field programmes, including in Ukraine and Colombia, strengthening financial systems and building staff capacity.

He holds a BSc in Accountancy from the University of Saint Louis and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Camille worked as an accountant before joining FSD support ofice in Manila in 2022, where she first held a position combining accounting and human resources. She later moved into the role of Human Resources Supervisor, overseeing the team and managing daily HR operations. Her background in accounting is an additional asset to FSD’s team in Manila.

Mariann is IT Team Lead at Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD), based in Manila. Since joining FSD in 2022, she has led the organisation’s IT operations in the Philippines, overseeing infrastructure, cybersecurity, and support services across headquarters and field operations.

She manages networks, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems, including Microsoft 365 and Dynamics, while ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of IT services. She also leads a team of IT specialists, supports global operations, and contributes to the development of IT policies, systems, and budgets.

Prior to joining FSD, she worked as a Senior IT Officer, providing technical support, systems administration, and network management across large-scale operations. She holds a BSc in Information Technology from STI College Global City.