Mandy Govender Huggenberger - Founder & Principal...

Q: Where is Mandy based?

Mandy is based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Mandy speak?

Mandy speaks the following languages: English (Native), Afrikaans (Intermediate), German (Intermediate), Zulu (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Mandy have?

Mandy has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Mandy has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month . Note that Mandy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Mandy's latest experience?

Mandy's most recent position is Founder & Principal Consultant at MGH Consulting .

Q: What companies has Mandy worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mandy has worked for MGH Consulting , Transform Health , WHO Foundation , and Health AI .

Q: Which industries is Mandy most experienced in?

Mandy is most experienced in industries like Healthcare , Government and Administration , and Education . Mandy also has some experience in Information Technology and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Mandy most experienced in?

Mandy is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Business Intelligence , and Operations . Mandy also has some experience in Finance , Strategy , and Research and Development .

Q: Which industries has Mandy worked in recently?

Mandy has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Mandy worked in recently?

Mandy has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Operations , and Project Management .

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Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present

1 year 3 months

Switzerland

Founder & Principal Consultant

MGH Consulting

Established an independent consulting practice offering transformation, strategy, AI enablement and operational design to organisations across Switzerland and internationally
Delivering pro-bono and paid engagements with NGOs, foundations, trusts and SMEs across Switzerland
Service offering spans governance design, digital transformation, AI tools training and data visualisation
Building a Swiss-based team with a vision to employ internationally experienced consultants

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

4 years

Switzerland

Global Programme Transformation Lead

Transform Health

Designed and launched six national transformation programmes across India, Indonesia, Kenya, Senegal, Ecuador and Mexico
Mobilised and managed USD 7–9M multi-year programme portfolio with full budget, procurement and audit accountability
Developed governance frameworks enabling coordination between governments, NGOs and private sector actors
Implemented operational and financial management systems improving programme delivery across all six markets
Led response to major funder audit — designed and delivered a full systems remediation framework; programme re-awarded multi-year funding
Deployed AI and automation tools to embed accountability into operational workflows, reducing manual overhead

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Switzerland

Strategy Advisor – Digital Investment

WHO Foundation

Conducted global ecosystem and policy landscape analysis across emerging markets
Developed strategic investment framework guiding multi-year funding decisions
Built a decision-support tool (Airtable-based) adopted for subsequent grant cycles

Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

2 years

Switzerland

Global Stakeholder Strategy Lead

Health AI

Designed and facilitated multi-stakeholder regional consultations across governments, multilaterals, civil society and foundations
Shaped the Global AI Research Map for Health by informing responsible AI deployment priorities internationally
Developed stakeholder representation frameworks ensuring low-income country perspectives shaped global AI policy development

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

South Africa

Senior Programme Manager

Jembi Health Systems

Managed a USD 5M USAID-funded programme strengthening electronic health records across national primary care networks
Drove interoperability between vertical data systems and national health information architecture across complex multi-province governance structures
Oversaw digital training programme for frontline healthcare workers ensuring sustained system adoption and data quality

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

South Africa

Operations & Digital Programmes Lead

HealthEnabled

Led national implementation of a mHealth platform within primary care settings; conducted frontline user research to diagnose adoption barriers and redesigned workflows to drive uptake
Managed national digital governance and board reporting across government, NGO and donor stakeholder networks

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Singapore

Deputy Director – Communicable Disease Education

Health Promotion Board (Ministry of Health)

Directed national HIV, TB and malaria prevention programmes with SGD 5M annual budget, incorporating digital tools and data-driven programme design
Applied data-driven design to national HIV, TB and malaria prevention; directed targeted campaigns using health information data to identify coverage gaps and optimise reach
Implemented multi-stakeholder digital governance frameworks with NGOs, peer networks and government entities

Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

4 years

Singapore

Deputy Director – Regional Health Systems Engagement

Health Promotion Board (Ministry of Health)

Developed and led national strategy programmes addressing non-communicable disease prevention and health system coordination, with direct ministerial reporting accountability
Developed a five-year NCD prevention strategy integrating digital tools and community delivery platforms aligned to Ministry of Health KPIs
Managed SGD 3M annually; reported monthly to Ministers and MPs on programme outcomes
Built cross-agency digital collaboration frameworks aligning data reporting systems across vertical government programmes

Jan 2009 - Dec 2013

5 years

Singapore

Deputy Director – Communicable Disease Education

Health Promotion Board (Ministry of Health)

Directed national HIV, TB and malaria prevention programmes with SGD 5M annual budget, incorporating digital tools and data-driven programme design
Applied data-driven design to national HIV, TB and malaria prevention; directed targeted campaigns using health information data to identify coverage gaps and optimise reach
Implemented multi-stakeholder digital governance frameworks with NGOs, peer networks and government entities

Jan 2005 - Dec 2009

5 years

South Africa

Managing Director & Founder

Dance4Life South Africa

Founded and scaled a youth programme to 55 schools across three provinces, reaching over 30,000 people annually
Built all operational, data collection and reporting infrastructure from inception
Managed multi-donor funding and full organisational leadership

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Healthcare, Government and Administration, Education, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Healthcare

Government and Administration

Education

Information Technology

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Business Intelligence, Operations, Finance, Strategy, and Research and Development.

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Operations

Finance

Strategy

Research and Development

Summary

Senior advisor and consultant with 20+ years of experience leading complex transformation programmes and advising leadership teams on strategy implementation across multiple regions. Experienced in translating strategy into operational programmes in environments involving governments, international organisations, research institutions and private sector stakeholders. Track record delivering multi-country initiatives, governance frameworks and digital transformation programmes across Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Founder of MGH Consulting — a Swiss-based practice offering transformation, strategy and AI enablement support to organisations across sectors.

Skills

Transformation Programme Leadership
Large-scale Programme Design And Implementation
Multi-country Transformation Initiatives
Programme Governance And Operating Models
Change Management And Organisational Design
Strategic Planning And Implementation
Ecosystem And Stakeholder Strategy
Policy And Regulatory Landscape Analysis
Investment And Operational Diagnostics
Multi-stakeholder Governance Frameworks
Risk, Audit And Compliance Structures
Programme Oversight And Accountability Systems
Board Advisory And Reporting
Responsible Ai Strategy And Policy Analysis
Digital Transformation And Workflow Automation
Data Governance And Ecosystem Coordination
Ai Tools Adoption And Enablement (Chatgpt, Claude, R)

Languages

English

Native

Afrikaans

Intermediate

German

Intermediate

Zulu

Elementary

Education

Aug 2025 - Apr 2026

Berner Fachhochschule

CAS · Data Analysis · Bern, Switzerland

The CAS Data Analysis provides practical knowledge in statistics, computer science and machine learning to systematically analyze data and make informed decisions. Participants learn how to prepare and visualize data and use methods like regression and time series analysis. They also get an introduction to machine learning and work with the R programming language for data analysis. The program also covers data management, statistical testing and modern approaches to data analysis and forecasting. The goal is to interpret data competently and make it usable for analyses, studies and strategic decisions.

Feb 2022 - Nov 2023

University of the Western Cape

Master of Public Health · Public Health · Cape Town, South Africa

Feb 2008 - Nov 2009

University of KwaZulu-Natal

MBA, Strategic Management · Strategic Management · Durban, South Africa

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Certifications & licenses

Introduction To The Core Humanitarian Standard (2014)

Humanitarian Leadership Academy, CHS Alliance

The Social And Technical Context Of Health Informatics

Johns Hopkins University

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 10

Experience in Healthcare 16 y

Avg length 2 y 10 m

Longest experience 4 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Switzerland, South Africa, Singapore)

Primary country Switzerland

Expertise

Recent roles Founder & Principal Consultant, Global Programme Transformation Lead, Strategy Advisor – Digital Investment

Main industries Healthcare, Government and Administration, Education

Main business areas Project Management, Business Intelligence, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Mandy based?

Mandy is based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Mandy speak?

Mandy speaks the following languages: English (Native), Afrikaans (Intermediate), German (Intermediate), Zulu (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Mandy have?

Mandy has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Mandy has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 1 month. Note that Mandy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Mandy be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Mandy would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Principal Consultant, Global Programme Transformation Lead, Strategy Advisor – Digital Investment.

What is Mandy's latest experience?

Mandy's most recent position is Founder & Principal Consultant at MGH Consulting.

What companies has Mandy worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Mandy has worked for MGH Consulting, Transform Health, WHO Foundation, and Health AI.

Which industries is Mandy most experienced in?

Mandy is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Government and Administration, and Education. Mandy also has some experience in Information Technology and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Mandy most experienced in?

Mandy is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Business Intelligence, and Operations. Mandy also has some experience in Finance, Strategy, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Mandy worked in recently?

Mandy has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Mandy worked in recently?

Mandy has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Project Management.

What is Mandy's education?

Mandy holds a Master in Public Health from University of the Western Cape, a Master in Strategic Management from University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Bachelor in Business Psychology and Psychology from University of Cape Town.

Does Mandy have any certificates?

Mandy has 2 certificates. These include: Introduction To The Core Humanitarian Standard (2014) and The Social And Technical Context Of Health Informatics.

What is the availability of Mandy?

Mandy will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Mandy?

Mandy's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.