International development expert with extensive philanthropy experience and over 25 years experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of global initiatives for women and children living in poverty, affected by disease, and impacted by conflict. A mission driven leader with extensive country and international level experience, managing large and small teams often under the most difficult circumstances.Over ten years experience at Board level and extensive experience in philanthropy and grant making. Strong diplomatic skills with a proven track record in developing partnerships and building consensus among groups and individuals. In close collaboration with the co-founders set up and shaped one of the UK's largest Foundations into an increasingly strategic organisation with a growing reputation for rigour and results. International DevelopmentGlobal Health, Education, Nutrition, Social Protection, Humanitarian ResponseMaternal and Child Health, Sexual reproductive Health, HIV/AIDS Philanthropy , Trustee and Board memberStrategy development and programme implementationPartnership development and stakeholder managementImpact measurement