Art Martinez is an accomplished, collaborative leader in the areas of partnership strategy and management implementing programs at a global, regional and country level, including advancement of donor country partnerships. A proven track record developing and implementing multi-million-dollar programs and mobilizing cross-functional teams in dispersed geographies with 20 years of experience in both a major international consulting firm and the world’s largest philanthropic foundation.He joined the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2007, working at headquarters in Seattle and postings in New Delhi and London.Entrusted to serve as Deputy Director of Strategy for the Donor Government Relations team in 2014, his leadership resulted in adapting the foundation’s engagement vis-à-vis donor governments to the dynamic global environment (Syrian refugee crisis, Brexit, China) to sustain investments in social development despite increased pressure on aid budgets.LEADERSHIP – Led design and implementation of strategic partnerships with donor governments and implementing partners, focused on resource mobilization and policy change for health and agriculture. Oversaw donor government partnership development in Japan, Australia and South Korea.SPECIAL PROJECTS – Led analysis of European donors’ responses to the Syrian refugee crisis, identifying opportunities to adapt foundation-funded health, sanitation and financial inclusion interventions for implementation alongside co-funding with European and Middle East donor governments. Led analysis of economic and political environment in Southeast Asia to define engagement models for leveraging the foundation’s existing investment in countries without a Gates foundation office.PARTNERSHIP STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT – Led design and implementation of country execution plans to advance donor government partnerships as a mechanism for implementing 3-5 year goals, regional/country strategies and integrated engagement models including foundation leadership advocacy across 17 donor countries in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. STRATEGYGlobal-Regional-Country StrategiesCapital InvestmentsDecision-making SupportRisk ManagementAnalytical FrameworksImpact Assessment & LearningIMPLEMENTATION/SPECIAL PROJECTSProgram RestructuringProgram PrioritiesExecution PlansTalent Acquisition/DevelopmentOrganizational EffectivenessHIGH-PROFILE AMBASSADORPartnership Development/ManagementCollaborative Solution CreationDonor Government Relations