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International executive and Chartered Governance Professional with more than 15 years' experience leading organisational performance across international NGOs, philanthropic foundations, charities and global membership organisations. An accomplished enterprise leader with a proven track record of translating organisational strategy into operational excellence while strengthening governance, finance, people, corporate services and organisational effectiveness. Trusted adviser to Chief Executives, Boards and Trustees, providing strategic leadership across complex, multi-country organisations and enabling sustainable growth, institutional resilience and long-term mission impact.
Executive leadership experience spans finance, governance, human resources, legal and regulatory compliance, corporate services, information technology, facilities, enterprise risk management and organisational development across organisations operating in up to 25 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. Recognised for leading organisational transformation, strengthening institutional capacity, building high-performing executive teams and creating collaborative, values-led cultures. Passionate about supporting locally led development, empowering local institutions and helping mission-driven organisations maximise their social impact through strong governance and operational excellence.
Vice President, Finance - Global Fund for Children
(2024-01)
Member of the Executive Leadership Team providing strategic leadership for financial stewardship, organisational sustainability and enterprise performance within a global philanthropy supporting community-led organisations worldwide.
Operations Director, Asia-Pacific Region - World Organization of the Scout Movement (World Scout Bureau)
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
Provided executive leadership for regional operations, governance, workforce planning and organisational effectiveness across a geographically dispersed international region.
Deputy Global Director, Corporate Services - World Organization of the Scout Movement (World Scout Bureau)
(2018-01 - 2023-12)
Led global corporate services including governance, finance, human resources, organisational development and operational performance.
Head of Operations (Consultancy) - Deep Sea Conservation Coalition
(2022-01 - 2024-12)
Led organisational effectiveness, strategic implementation and operational coordination while contributing to organisational growth and funding diversification.
Director of Finance & Administration - Africare
(2015-01 - 2018-12)
Executive leadership responsibility for finance, operations, compliance, information technology, facilities and administration across programmes operating in nine African countries.
Head of Finance - International IDEA
(2012-01 - 2015-12)
Directed financial management across 17 regional and country offices while leading ERP implementation and enterprise systems transformation.
International Controller / International Auditor - Pathfinder International
(2004-01 - 2012-12)
Led finance, audit and compliance across a US$120 million international portfolio operating in 25 countries, significantly strengthening governance, financial controls and organisational accountability.
Africa Director of Operations - African Wildlife Foundation
(2003-01 - 2004-12)
Directed finance, administration and operational support across multi-country conservation programmes throughout Africa.
Chartered Governance Professional - Governance
MBA - Business Administration
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration
