A driven project manager with over 14 years of experience in media and communications, Philip recently transitioned his varied career from the corporate world to the not-for-profit sector.
He will bring a wealth of expertise in leadership, continuous team development and project delivery. Philip’s role at AAF will encompass enhancing the foundation’s visibility globally with ambitions to develop new projects and partnerships across the UK, South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria. He will also be overseeing all projects related to communications, media and PR while contributing to fundraising efforts, stewardship and stakeholder management.
Martina Chukwuma-Ezike, CEO of the organisation said: “At Asthma and Allergy Foundation, we believe no one should die needlessly from asthma as 90% of asthma deaths are preventable.
"We are very pleased to welcome Philip Ihaza to the organisation and look forward to working with him to raise the profile of our work, build meaningful partnerships and raise vital funds to support every child and adult living with asthma and allergies across our communities, and help fulfil our goal of making Scotland a great place to live well with asthma and allergies and thrive.”
The team are excited to welcome Philip Ihaza as their new manager - global projects, media and communications at the Asthma and Allergy Foundation UK!
With over 15 years of cross-sector experience spanning broadcast journalism, media consulting, project management, and tech-driven innovation, Philip brings a wealth of expertise to the team.
Having worked with global platforms like BBC, PBS, CGTN, and DW, and most recently coaching Tech and Data teams within the IT industry, Philip combines strategic insight with a passion for community impact.
In this new role, he will lead national and international projects, drive our media presence, and expand our life-saving asthma and allergy initiatives — not just across Scotland and the UK, but globally, including underserved regions in Africa.
AAF are committed to improving health outcomes, raising awareness, and ensuring no one is left behind in the fight against asthma and allergies.
Welcome aboard, Philip!