Mandy Govender Huggenberger-Founder & Principal Consultant
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Experienced in Healthcare, Government and Administration, Education, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Project Management, Business Intelligence, Operations, Finance, Strategy, and 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
Education
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.
University of the Western Cape
Master of Public Health · Public Health · Cape Town, South Africa
University of KwaZulu-Natal
MBA, Strategic Management · Strategic Management · Durban, South Africa
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
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Mandy is based in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Mandy speaks the following languages: English (Native), Afrikaans (Intermediate), German (Intermediate), Zulu (Elementary).
Mandy has at least 22 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 2 months. Note that Mandy may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Mandy would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder & Principal Consultant, Global Programme Transformation Lead, Strategy Advisor – Digital Investment.
Mandy's most recent position is Founder & Principal Consultant at MGH Consulting.
In recent years, Mandy has worked for MGH Consulting, Transform Health, WHO Foundation, and Health AI.
Mandy is most experienced in industries like Healthcare, Government and Administration, and Education. Mandy also has some experience in Information Technology and Professional Services.
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.
Mandy has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Mandy has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Operations, and Project Management.
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.
Mandy has 2 certificates. These include: Introduction To The Core Humanitarian Standard (2014) and The Social And Technical Context Of Health Informatics.
The availability of Mandy needs to be confirmed.
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