Behind every successful team is someone making sure the riders can focus on what they do best.
Meet Glen Mathews, Team Manager for Team Namibia. Glen works closely with the riders, coordinating communication, administration and rider support throughout the championship. As the team’s primary point of contact, he helps ensure every rider has what they need both on and off the track.
When the team is supported, the riders can focus on racing.
Delivering an international championship takes more than planning. It takes experience and strong leadership.
Meet Derek Jacobs, NMSF Secretary General. Derek oversees the federation’s responsibilities for MXoAN 2026, ensuring the championship complies with all NMSF and FIM Africa regulations while supporting the organising committee throughout the planning and delivery of the event.
Every successful championship is backed by experience.
Every great championship has a story to tell.
Meet Anthea Mans, our Marketing & Sponsorships Lead. Anthea leads the marketing, branding and communications for MXoAN 2026, managing social media, media relations and content creation. She also works closely with sponsors and partners to ensure their support is recognised and every sponsorship commitment is delivered.
A special thank you to Sven Rossouw, whose creativity, ideas and support have been instrumental in bringing the MXoAN 2026 brand and marketing campaign to life. Behind every great marketing team is a strong partnership.
Great events are remembered because their stories are told.
Behind every international championship is a strong partnership between organisers and governing bodies.
Meet Andreas Brendel, NMSF Vice President – Motorcycling, Liaison & Regulatory. Andreas serves as the vital link between the MXoAN Organising Committee, the NMSF and FIM Africa, ensuring the championship meets all regulatory requirements. He also provides guidance on key decisions and supports the event through engagement with the sport’s governing bodies.
Strong partnerships are the foundation of a successful championship.
The smallest details often make the biggest difference.
Meet Zoe Waldschmidt, our Assistant to the Event Secretary. Working alongside the Event Secretary, Zoe provides essential administrative support, manages meeting minutes and progress tracking, coordinates follow-ups, and helps ensure the countless moving parts behind MXoAN 2026 stay on track. Her organisation and attention to detail help keep the championship running smoothly behind the scenes.
Success is built one detail at a time.
