Barrington Chungulo
What inspired you to join Mountaintop?
"My inspiration to join the Mountaintop team lies in recognizing the challenges many founders and changemakers face—limited access to leadership training, networks, and resources to scale their impact. At Mountaintop, I aim to contribute to building human infrastructure for leaders worldwide, empowering them to create thriving communities and drive meaningful change."
Barrington Chungulo is a dynamic and results-oriented professional with over five years of experience in operations management and social innovation. A distinguished Zambian social entrepreneur and global changemaker, he has received numerous accolades, including the 2021 Diana Award (The Diana Award), the 2020 African Youth of the Year Award (Africa Youth Awards), and recognition on the 100 Most Influential Young Africans 2021 list (Avance Media).
Barrington holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, a Bachelor of Business Administration, and a Master of Arts in Finance. He also possesses certifications in Systems Change, Authentic Leadership and Project Management, Applied Social and Economic Analysis, United People Global Sustainability Leadership, and Project Management for Changemakers.
In 2017, Barrington founded The Dream Factory, a Zambian nonprofit social enterprise. Under his leadership, the organization has implemented transformative social impact programs addressing critical challenges like youth unemployment and sustainable entrepreneurship. Notable initiatives include the Social Entrepreneurship Masterclasses and the Global Changemakers (GCMx) Zambia event, which collectively trained over 10,000 social entrepreneurs.
In 2020, Barrington launched the Future of Zambia – Top 30 Under 30 list, an annual initiative celebrating young Zambians creating jobs, driving innovation, and transforming the country across various fields. This recognition has highlighted numerous young achievers making impactful contributions to national development.
Barrington also played a pioneering role in implementing the UN75 Global Peace Inter-Generational Dialogues, part of the “100 Cities – 100 Dialogues’’. As a Convenor, he hosted the Livingstone City Chapter of the UN75 Global Peace Inter-Generational Dialogue on July 23, 2020, attracting over 800 attendees. This event fostered meaningful exchanges between current and future leaders, making a substantial contribution to the adoption of the UN Global Peace Charter.
From 2020 to 2022, Barrington served as both the Community Builder for Zambia and the Regional Associate for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Hult Prize Foundation. During this time, he organized the 2021 Hult Prize Lusaka Impact Summit, which brought together over 200 social entrepreneurs from around the world to compete in the Hult Prize Regional Finals. Additionally, he led a team of 8 Community Builders to successfully expand the Hult Prize's presence across 12 Southern African countries, driving innovation and promoting social impact throughout the region.
Barrington’s approach to social impact emphasizes collaboration with government, civil society, and private sector stakeholders to drive systemic change. His work exemplifies a commitment to sustainable development and a vision of empowering the next generation of leaders.
Barrington can be contacted at barrington.chungulo@mountaintop.international.