Our team
MarketEdge brings together a core team and a global network of trusted expert partners we work with year after year. That lets us mobilize the right expertise quickly, across regions and sectors, while staying lean and responsive.
In the room with the teams we work with
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Nikolaus leads private sector engagement, business and financial modeling, and investment structuring across donor and private engagements. He also oversees MarketEdge’s financial management and operational planning to keep delivery lean, accountable, and results-driven.
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
Ben drives MarketEdge’s innovation, program design, and AI-enabled solutions, helping government and commercial clients build market-driven, locally led strategies that convert analysis into action. He brings 20+ years in inclusive economic growth and adult learning across Southeast Asia, including founding the Lower Mekong Initiative Coordination Hub and two years at Nathan Associates in Jakarta supporting the ASEAN Secretariat.
Technical Director
A humanitarian and development leader with more than 15 years in strategic planning, policy engagement, partnerships, and program management in crisis-affected countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
USDA Food for Peace Project Director
Leads our USDA Food for Peace Transition project, with over 17 years in U.S. foreign affairs, international humanitarian assistance, and U.S. in-kind Title II food assistance.
USDA Food for Peace Deputy Project Director
Brings over 15 years in chronic and acute food insecurity, including roles with the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, the Cash Learning Partnership, Food for Peace, and the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.
Senior Advisor, Blue Food Systems
Specializes in sustainability, climate adaptation, and resilience, with over 20 years in marine conservation, sustainable seafood, and blue food systems and finance.
Blue Economy Partnerships Advisor
A seafood systems and digital innovation specialist with over 25 years leading multi-country programs in sustainable fisheries, traceability, and private sector engagement across Asia and Africa.
AI Enablement Advisor
Helps MarketEdge build AI-enabled workflows, scale cross-functional operating models, and support mission-driven organizations with AI integration.
Program and Event Coordinator
Coordinates MarketEdge’s programs, events, and operations, and supports outreach, assessments, and stakeholder engagement in Southeast Asia.
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