MEET OUR STAFF

Behind every race result and every breakthrough performance is a dedicated team of individuals who make it all possible. The Team Amani and Black Mamba Development Squad management brings together experience, passion, and purpose—ensuring our riders have the support they need to thrive on and off the bike.

Coaching & Performance Staff

  • Tsgabu Grmay

    Women’s Team Director Team Amani

  • Clint Hendricks

    Men’s Team Director Team Amani

  • Peter Karanja

    Skills & Assistant Coach

  • Kenneth Karaya

    Assistant Coach

  • Kidus Grmay

    Assistant Coach & Ethiopia Country Operations Manager

  • Alex Pliuschin

    Women’s Team Assistant Coach

  • Owen Searle

    Head of Performance

Operations & Management Staff

  • Hanifa Said

    Head of Operations

  • Hellen Wahu

    Team Amani Camp Manager

  • Maurice Otieno

    Team Amani Chef

  • Moses Muiruri

    Team(s) Mechanic

  • Patrick

    Team(s) Mechanic

  • Nixon Sewe

    Team Amani Race Mechanic

  • Ciaran Fitzpatrick

    Kenyan Country Operations Manager

  • Wango Alfred

    Social Media Manager & Graphic Designer

  • Shawn Rath

    Director of Marketing & Communications

  • Finley Newmark

    Creative Director & Amani Films

  • Mikel Delagrangre

    Founder & Head Cheerleader

  • Xylon Van Eyck

    Director of Strategic Partnerships

  • James Savage

    Migration Gravel Race Director & SGS Race Operations

  • Pierre Chastroux

    Accounting and Budget Manager