Our people

A passionate advocate for cultural relations and inclusive leadership, Abdi Hassan has worked across seven countries on three continents, including Rwanda, Iraq and Nepal. Abdi has led diverse teams in challenging contexts and is committed to supporting young people, building trust through the arts and education, and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. He has a strong belief in the power of connection to create lasting impact and brings a strategic, people-focused approach to his work.

Christopher Holmes leads the British Council's English Language teaching work across Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine and Georgia. An experienced teacher, teacher-trainer, manager and leader, he has worked in 9 countries across 3 continents during his career; this is his fourth role with the British Council after stints in Bulgaria and Ukraine.  

Roxana Ene joined the Exams Department in 2009 as Business Development Manager. Now, being in charge of the exams unit and together with a great team spread in three cities, she and her team aim to make exam opportunities widely available and offer a friendly and secure experience at the highest standards. After so many years, she still finds her role exciting and challenging - handling sales, account management and reaching higher outcomes for the exams market can never be a routine.