Craig Butler
CTO

Craig has held a front row seat at the intersection of business and technology for seventeen years, offering a composite perspective of traditional and cloud computing that has helped executive teams open doors to opportunity and transform business at several of the world’s dominant financial institutions and digital properties. As a driver of sustainable growth through technology-enabled cost-savings and productivity, Craig brings 360-degree insights to the challenges companies face in modernizing software and IT best practices. With a critical eye on customer and employee satisfaction, Craig’s unique blend of strategic and hands-on experience lets him balance innovative thinking with practical approaches, while engendering trust among executive decision-makers.

He brings his technical expertise to Binti enabling the organisation to stay ahead while focusing on its long-term goal of helping one girl at a time.

Surash Patel
CHAIRman

Surash leads the RealNetworks business in EMEA and has over 25 years of experience in tech and telco.  Prior to joining RealNetworks  Surash worked at mGage, the global mobile engagement provider where he held roles of Chief Strategy officer as well as COO for Europe.  Surash was also previously instrumental in helping Velti through its meteoric growth and Nasdaq listing. Surash has worked for KPMG, Accenture, O2 and BT in various senior positions. Surash has an MBA from London Business School and a BEng(Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Brunel University. Surash was moved by the Binti cause and the work to educate girls out of poverty.  He is keen to Smash shame in offices and schools as a business leader and father of three.

Rakesh paw
TREASURER

Prince is a Chartered Accountant with a track record of establishing effective financial management practices in international organisations undergoing structural change or rapid expansion. Achievements include establishing new procedures and implementing new systems. He is an expert for working with sales and marketing teams in the development of financial strategies that deliver sustainable, consistent revenue growth. I am passionate about Women empowerment and that's what drew me to Binti.

Hardeep Kundan
Trustee UK

Hardeep is passionate about being involved in humanitarian work that implements equality, empowerment and education. She has consistently volunteered with a small charity, Sikh Aid international, since her teens, giving her exposure to relief missions proving eye operations for the blind and underprivileged, dental care and education for orphans in India and more recently the installation of a water pump in East Africa. In the UK she has been worked on various projects with Acorns and St Mary’s Hospice. Hardeep has been greatly inspired by Binti’s mission to eradicate the stigma attached to menstruation. She will be promoting Binti by organising and running PR campaigns and managing participation in events.

JAIPREET KAUR
Trustee UK

Jaipreet  has spent the last four years working in the NGO sector.  She’s worked at NGOs such as Emergency UK, U.S. Human Rights Network, Mencap,UNITED SIKHS and  has worked as a Development Officer at Medical Aid for Palestinians.

She has a strong passion for helping others, while also advocating and campaigning for change within the world, and is looking for helping Binti make that change.

Ricky Kapoor
Trustee uk

Ricky Kapoor is the UK Managing Director of Palm Holdings (see www.palmholdings.co.uk) which is an established and successful hotel and property family business built on heritage and community values. In the UK, the business has acquired older real estate assets, improved them and embarked on successful long term value creation for staff, guests, members of the community and shareholders. Ricky has strong operational, commercial and financial management experience. He has over the years been involved in a number of charities in helping raise funds for many great causes. He has followed the growth of Binti over the years and supported their great work and is delighted to help support them further eliminating the stigma attached to menstruation and supporting their mission in helping provide girls and women with menstrual dignity.

anita goyal
AMBASSADOR

Anita Goyal is the CEO and trustee of The Hemraj Goyal Foundation. She is an Ambassador of Binti International and the Honorary Chair of the FGM Appeal for Barnardo’s. She is an award winning philanthropist and community champion.

Rupa Aujla
Trustee UK

Rupa hails from a media background with extensive experience in TV, film and photography. She has also worked with a number of charities. She thrives on building relationships with rapport and trust with people from all walks of life and she is truly passionate about making difference in the world. Rupa has a real flair for connecting with people which she will be brining her skills to Binti by writing and editing website content and creating a digital presence and awareness for the charity through social media and blogs. Additionally she will be responsible for taking photography at, and assisting with organising, press releases and events. 

ANILA DHAMI
Ambassador UK

Anila is an award winning journalist, TV presenter and host. She is passionate about furthering the evolution of humanity through various mediums including writing.
She does this in her own small way by ensuring that we have the opportunity to become an informed electorate; we can all look outwards to ensure gender equality; and look inwards so we can be the best we can be.

athena lamnisos
Ambassador uk

Athena is Chief Executive at The Eve Appeal the only UK national charity raising awareness and funding research into the five gynaecological cancers – womb, ovarian, cervical, vulval and vaginal.

The world-leading research that her and her team fund is ambitious and challenging but our vision is simple: A future where fewer women develop and more women survive gynaecological cancers.

nina wadia
Ambassador uk

Nina is a British actress, comedian and film producer known for playing Zainab Masood in the BBC soap opera EastEnders, Mrs Hussein in the Open All Hours spin-off Still Open All Hours, and for starring in the hit BBC Two sketch show Goodness Gracious Me. She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2021 Queen's New Years Honours List for her services to Entertainment and to Charity in Staines, Surrey, England.

aaron raeder
Ambassador uk

Aaron is our youngest ambassador and is keen to pave the way for girls to menstruate with dignity. He was a finalist in the 2020 Canon Young Champion of the Year award with the Global Good awards for the incredible international volunteering that he has done for Binti.

"Why be embarrassed?" is one of his favourite phrases and we agree!

MANIKA KAUR
Ambassador DUBAI

Alongside her musical achievements, Manika Kaur is a devoted philanthropist raising awareness and funds for education projects in rural Punjab, India via her organisation Kirtan for Causes.

kiran GandHi
Ambassador us

Kiran is an electronic music producer, drummer, artist and activist. She is also known by her stage name Madame Gandhi. Her music career includes being a touring drummer for artist M.I.A. and Thievery Corporation.

She is also well known for her efforts to promote normalisation of menstruation by running the London Marathon in free flow, and sharing her experience and thoughts with the media of the World!

gurpreet grewal
Ambassador CANada

Gurpreet is one of our amazing Canadian ambassadors!

She is an Actress, Rapper and a host on 93.1FM RedFM. Gurpreet is the face of the Binti Menstrual Education Videos. She combines her trilingual skills with her bubbly and funny personality to smash period shame.

Beatrice Muchira
Ambassador Nairobi

Beatrice is a local business woman who has 4 years of sales and marketing experience. She is currently studying a degree in Communication, Media and Culture in Panteion University Athens Greece. She is responsible for the local operations in Nairobi for Binti. Her long term goal is to develop the projects within the organisation throughout the Nairobi region.

sanjay bhasin
trustee india

Professional Manager (CEO) with global experience in America, Europe and Asia in solar, telecom and IT. Expert in solar energy, energy efficiency and their application in making business operations more sustainable. 

divya bhasin
trustee india

Experience of 25+ years in the IT and telecom industry, having worked in world-class technology companies in US, India and UK. picture to come

sanjay kaushik
ambassador gurguram india

Sanjay is one of our amazing India based ambassadors!

He is the President of Uthaan who creates awareness and concern amongst the community for the critical need of Environment Conservation and Animal Welfare. He is also responsible for the New Butterfly Garden in the city. Sanjay has been a key advocate locally for Binti from the beginning.

Sulayman Suntou Touray

Ambassador for Binti International

Sulayman Suntou Touray is a dedicated Gambian diplomat currently serving as the Deputy Head of Mission and Charge D’Affaires at the Gambia High Commission in the United Kingdom, a role he assumed in August 2022. Before his current position, he held the position of Counsellor at the Mission in London from 2017 to 2022 and temporarily oversaw the Mission from June 2022 to August 2022. Prior to his diplomatic career, Deputy Head of Mission Touray worked as a Finance Administrator and News Editor in Local Government.

Mr. Touray is known for his selfless commitment to serving the interests of Gambians in the United Kingdom and beyond.

In 2023, he became an Ambassador for Binti International, contributing his voice to the organization's impactful work.

Dr. Mamabou Tangara

Ambassador for Binti International

His Excellency Dr. Mamadou Tangara, a distinguished Gambian diplomat and politician, has been the Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2018. Prior to this, he held the same position and served as the Minister for Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology from 2010 to 2013. Dr. Tangara also represented The Gambia at the United Nations as the Permanent Representative from 2013 to 2016 and again from 2017 to 2018.

In 2019, he received the prestigious UNFPA United Nations Population Award in the Individual Category for his outstanding courage and leadership in diplomacy, both on the global and national stage. The award ceremony took place at the United Nations Headquarters on June 20, 2019.

Adding to his impactful contributions, H.E. Dr. Mamadou Tangara joined Binti International as an Ambassador in 2023, lending his influential voice to our mission.

Alhagie Jawara

Honourable Alhagie Jawara is a Gambian politician and diplomat, currently serving as the First Secretary at the Gambian Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a role he has held since August 2022. Prior to his appointment in the diplomatic service, Honourable Jawara served as the National Assembly Member for Lower Baddibu Constituency at the Parliament of The Republic of The Gambia from 2017 to 2022 during which he has demonstrated unwavering commitment to public service.

Honorable Jawara's dedication extends beyond politics, as he played a pivotal role in the establishment of Binti International in The Gambia, showcasing his commitment to our humanitarian efforts.

He is a respected figure in both politics and diplomatic spheres.

Baba S Touray

Communications Specialist

Baba S Touray is a Communication Specialist at the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in The Gambia since September 2019. In his role, he manages MoBSE's social media platforms, produces quarterly newsletter, writes speeches and press releases, coordinates press conferences, as well as offer advice on various communication issues.

Prior to his redeployment to the ministry's communications unit in 2019, he previously served as an English Language teacher at A Better Chance Learning Centre and Tallinding Upper Basic School from 2015 to 2019.

Mr. Touray is the Country Manager for Binti Period Gambia, where he oversees project implementation and supervises various initiatives. He initially joined Binti in 2021 as a Communications Specialist. Baba's extensive knowledge of government and education service delivery will greatly contribute to the success of our Menstrual Education Program in The Gambia.