Meet our team
Doug Ingram
Chief Executive Officer
di@relaytrust.org
Doug Ingram is the Trust’s Chief Executive Officer.
He is responsible for leading the Trust and in developing and overseeing relationships with our partners across Africa. Following a 20 year career in the British Army, he joined the Relay Trust in 2022. He holds a Master’s degrees from both the University of St Andrews and Cranfield University, and is currently studying theology at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University.
Daniel Magagnin
Chief Relationship Officer
dcm@relaytrust.org
Daniel Magagnin is the Trust’s Chief Relationship Officer and also leads the Trust’s work in Mozambique and Angola, and is also seconded to the GSFA where is works as the Track Facilitator.
He studied Education at university and specialised in leadership and management in the education sector, where he has also gained more than 10 years of experience in such capacity. Daniel also studied a Bachelor of Theology degree at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University and currently lives in the town.
Shumi Kupara
Chief Administrative Officer
Shumi.Kupara@relaytrust.org
Shumi Kupara is the Trust’s Chief Administrative Officer, where she enables the Trust’s day to day operations.
She is a lawyer and theologian. Her legal specialization is in constitutional and human rights law, while her theological focus is African theology. The confluence of these two passions is evidenced in her heart for issues of justice. She studied at the University of Cape Town and Oxford and is currently completing a Masters in African Christianity with Durham. She has over ten years working experience in the non-profit industry, working with marginalised and disadvantaged groups in Southern Africa.
Chris Hyliger
Regional Relationship Manager
chrishyliger@relaytrust.org
Chris Hyliger is the Regional Relationship Manager for the Relay Trust’s work in Anglican Province of the Indian Ocean, predominately in Madagascar.
He studied Peace and Development at university and has a heart for Africa, borne from his experience working in east of the continent. Chris has worked extensively in the Christian non profit sector and has a history of roles which have sought to break down barriers and see the removal of obstacles for people from all walks of life. Chris lives with his wife in Leeds and is an active member of their local church, not least playing football for the church 11 a side team.
Sam Jones
Regional Relationship Manger
sam.jones@relaytrust.org
Sam Jones is a Regional Relationship Manager for the Relay Trust’s work in Burundi.
He studied Medicine at university, going on to work for the NHS as a medical doctor. He is currently training for ordination in the Church of England at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. Sam has spent several months in Malawi and is passionate about seeing the Gospel transform lives in Sub-Saharan Africa. He enjoys languages, speaking some French, Chichewa and more recently Kirundi! Sam and his wife live near Oxford and have recently become parents.
John Inglis-Jones
Regional Relationship Manager
jij@relaytrust.org
John Inglis-Jones is a Regional Relationship Manager for the Relay Trust’s work in South Sudan and is also supporting the Trust in the further developing its financial processes and procedures.
Originally in the Army and in banking for 16 years, John is an experienced Chartered Management Accountant & finance consultant, having worked primarily with healthcare providers and charities working overseas over the last 15 years. Since 2011, he has travelled extensively to South Sudan, working with charities directly supporting the churches there. He is married with 3 children and lives in Northumberland.
James Stileman
Regional Relationship Manager
James.Stileman@relaytrust.org
James Stileman is a Regional Relationship Manager for the Relay Trust’s work in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Internal Province of West Africa.
