VISION
Our purpose is to push for sustainable development in the African region in both conceptual and operational terms, until it is a universally instilled reflex. We do so by advising institutional ventures and striving to be the leading knowledge hub and action tank of sustainable development through transformational leadership.
MISSION
Today the global community is faced with a myriad of unprecedented challenges to which there is no easy fix. Climate change, large scale violence, inequality, or resource scarcity contradict the notion of success and prosperity. It is only through collective action that these colossal problems can be transformed. ResponsiBiz alleviates the overwhelming sentiment of being at odds or powerless by excavating your individual abilities for meaningful change without demanding your intentions be relinquished. Our mission is to engage entities facing up to such complex problems, not by providing the right answers...but asking the tough, yet right questions.
PEOPLE
Founder
Sustainable Development, Inclusive Growth, Security, Leadership
"Impossible is not a fact, it's an attitude!"
A few years back Alexa alternately worked for financial institutions, governments, and NGOs such as Goldman Sachs, Radicant, Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), or the Africa Progress Panel in Geneva chaired by the former UN Secretary General, late Kofi Annan. She has lived and worked in Ghana, Kenya, South Sudan, Nigeria, Rwanda, Togo, the UK and USA where she observed that the three sectors (private, public, non-profit) were not making the most of their mutualalities. Determined to calibrate the outdated and oftentimes non-self-determined narratives she founded ResponsiBiz in 2020. In recognition of fallow synergies and misconceptions about durable options, Alexa works to pool expertise and encourage modernised action. After studying law and economics, Alexa earned a degree in Advanced Studies in International Development and Cooperation (ETH) and one in Corporate Social Responsibility (HSLU). She is currently a PhD student at King's College London, where she is researching the phenomenon of ineffective conflict intervention by mainstream peace actors and implications for the African region and beyond. Also a lecturer at the Swiss Distance University for Applied Sciences (FFHS), Alexa teaches Leadership, Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility. Her international exposure has firmed her expertise in development, security, and leadership. Juggling her various roles doesn't leave much time for hobbies. She loves sorting pens into rainbow colours but hates baking.
ZEEDAH MEIERHOFER
Consultant
Diversity, Gender, Conflict Transformation
"A good person is not automatically a good leader!"
You wouldn't be the first to leave one of her workshops utterly irritated yet encouraged to revisit your prior assumptions. Debating conflict, gender stereotypes or diversity clichés with Zeedah will redefine your notions completely; she is the expert when it comes to altercations and social construction. She has this unique ability to extract the tedious aspects usually associated with conflict management by replacing them with insight and delight. Furthermore, Zeedah's expertise with regard to gender equality is built on countless efforts to advance girls and women in Africa over decades is incomparable. Always on the move, Zeedah also lectures at the African Leadership Centre in London and trains politicians and military personnel internationally. Founding the first consultancy for women of colour in Zurich earned her an accolade in 2023. Zeedah was also awarded the Equality Prize by the city of Zurich and is the co-author of the book 'Terra Incognita'. Although she has worked in almost every African country and spent close to thirty years in  Switzerland, Zeedah is currently based in Kenya. Zeedah loves birds. If not observing the feathered species she definitely watching a South-Korean movie or singing along to bts.
KARIM DEBABE
Karim co-founded Mr Green Africa Kenya in 2014, a pioneering plastic waste recycler in East Africa and a social enterprise that delivers tangible improvements for societies and the environment. In addition to Mr Green Africa, Karim is also the co-founder of a communications & and events platform based in Switzerland. Prior to embarking on his entrepreneurial journey to combine circularity with social impact, Karim spent seven years as the Global Sales Director for a Swiss company specialising in the development of fragrance compounds for FMCG brands. A firm believer in knowledge sharing, Karim has also advised several start-ups across Europe and mentors postgraduate students in the field of circular economy.
Consultant, Social Entrepreneurship, Underserved Markets
"The ideas are there, the money is there; all we need to do is make the match!"
Noelle is a highly motivated Investment Professional. She has more than 5 years of experience in the Eastern and Southern African Region, working within the Financial Institutions sector and the nexus between agriculture, water and energy for the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The IFC, a sister organization of the World Bank and member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries. She gained her academic qualification in economics and international development from across - North America and Europe and holds a Master of Public Administration from the London School of Economics. Prior to her current engagement with the IFC, Noelle worked in the United States for Bloomberg LP and Conde Nast in their finance and economics teams respectively.
SOPHIA MBULA
Finance Officer and Accountant
"I need a receipt!"
Sophia's the organization's financial switch point. She oversees and manages all our monetary administration with much patience and accuracy. Nothing slips her attention whereas she's strict but fair when handling the team's spending and orga's finances. In addition to her function as an accountant, she advises us in project budgeting. Being able to access this service in-house makes us independent while ensuring continuous financial overview. Sophia's not only gifted with figures but really takes baking to a whole new level - we love her cake, cookie, and tart treats.