Willo leads the development and implementation of CEPI’s EU strategy, providing a framework that supports EU related objectives and relationships across CEPI divisions. His goal is to strengthen and support CEPI’s partnerships with the European Commission and other European institutions (e.g. European Parliament, Brussels policy community, delegations).

As Global Ambassador engage the G20 and Member States in their policies around health, universal health coverage and health security and showcasing the return on investment of investments in health and innovation.

Management consulting, training and (interim) management for clients in health care, environment, international development and corporate social responsibility with a focus on strategy, fundraising, policy/advocacy and sustainability

Supporting the Executive Team, Willo provided advisory services for partnership development, policy work as well as resource mobilization for FIND’s core mission as well as for the global COVID-19 humanitarian response on testing and safeguarding which FIND co-led from 2020-2023. He represented the organisation with bilateral and multilateral partners and in international fora like the G20, G7, European Parliament and the South Korea Biosummit as well as NGO platforms (e.g. Pandemic Action… Show more Supporting the Executive Team, Willo provided advisory services for partnership development, policy work as well as resource mobilization for FIND’s core mission as well as for the global COVID-19 humanitarian response on testing and safeguarding which FIND co-led from 2020-2023. He represented the organisation with bilateral and multilateral partners and in international fora like the G20, G7, European Parliament and the South Korea Biosummit as well as NGO platforms (e.g. Pandemic Action Network, Friends of Europe). He was instrumental in the push for the historic 2023 UN World Health Assembly Resolution on diagnostics. He worked on the public-private partnerships and fundraising of US$ 500 million in revenue between 2021-2024 for programs globally. Show less

FIND is the international alliance for diagnostics. FIND drives equitable access to reliable diagnosis through collective action.

The TB Alliance is an international product development partnership (PDP) created to accelerate the development and adoption of urgently needed new anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs for adults and children. Responsible for global partnerships and global policy engagement for this US$ 60 million/annum global health organisation focused on development of new, better treatments and ensuring equitable access for all. He oversaw the development and management of a portfolio of grants of over US$ 400… Show more The TB Alliance is an international product development partnership (PDP) created to accelerate the development and adoption of urgently needed new anti-tuberculosis (TB) drugs for adults and children. Responsible for global partnerships and global policy engagement for this US$ 60 million/annum global health organisation focused on development of new, better treatments and ensuring equitable access for all. He oversaw the development and management of a portfolio of grants of over US$ 400 million over 2014 - 2020 including two new major public-private partnerships through the EU Innovative Medicines Initiative (now IHI). He was the lead representative and managed advocacy and public policy strategies to influence global health policy (EU, Geneva, New York and G20) generating political and financial commitments. Applied research to build the evidence base for policy recommendations and developed a collaborative network of stakeholders and communities (SHA). Membership of the SHA includes governments, individual advocates, funders, technical agencies, global standard-setting bodies, implementing agencies, and companies working together to build strategies and common positions for equitable access, sustainable health and development policy, for instance on AMR and expanding access to life-saving medicines. Show less

The Board of Advisors of MDF Training & Consultancy provides a sounding board for the managing partners of the organisation, helps to brainstorm new ideas and supports the expansion of the network for the organisation in terms of clients and partners.

Working with a Steering Committee chaired by André Hoffmann, Vice-President of Roche-Hoffmann, developed a resource mobilisation program for major philanthropists and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals raising US$ 100 million incremental income over 5 years. Creating teams of top leaders from within the WWF network to create a world-class engagement strategy for foundations, major donors and key program partners globally. Willo was responsible for support to eight national WWF national offices to… Show more Working with a Steering Committee chaired by André Hoffmann, Vice-President of Roche-Hoffmann, developed a resource mobilisation program for major philanthropists and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals raising US$ 100 million incremental income over 5 years. Creating teams of top leaders from within the WWF network to create a world-class engagement strategy for foundations, major donors and key program partners globally. Willo was responsible for support to eight national WWF national offices to expand major donor funded programs and supported these efforts through participation and facilitation of key working groups and coordination bodies. Show less

Since it's inception I supervised the set-up, investment in and development of the German branch of Habitat for Humanity. I joined the Board of Directors and the General Assembly in 2004. After a very successful start-up and growth period I stepped back into an advisory and supervisory role in the General Assembly. I rotated off the board July 2013

As member of the Senior Management Team of Habitat for Humanity in Europe responsible for overall leadership, strategy development, growth and performance of the European program and the global collaborative partners supported by the European network. Developed the organisational strategy with key network partners, focused on three important components: overseeing the development of a comprehensive fundraising campaign, its financial investment as well as capacity development strategies in… Show more As member of the Senior Management Team of Habitat for Humanity in Europe responsible for overall leadership, strategy development, growth and performance of the European program and the global collaborative partners supported by the European network. Developed the organisational strategy with key network partners, focused on three important components: overseeing the development of a comprehensive fundraising campaign, its financial investment as well as capacity development strategies in country offices, create and develop a team of program experts, and support programmatic (implementing) partners develop program monitoring and evaluation programs to ensure accountability and impact. Starting in 2004 with a program of € 3 million for the region, the program grew to € 200 million for the next six-year strategy period and received major grants from EC, USAID and other bilateral agencies. As part of his responsibilities, Willo served as Board member on two boards and was responsible for six country offices in Europe and facilitated the development and implementation of global policies and strategies, governance structures and member engagement for the Habitat network. Show less

Delivering training expertise, coaching and management consultancy for a wide range of clients including NGOs (CARE, MSF, World Population Foundation, OXFAM), multilateral agencies (European Commission, ADB, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNAIDS, UNDP), bilateral agencies (governments of the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, UK, Finland, Sweden), and government partners (Ministries of Education, Foreign Affairs, Environment, Economic Development and Trade). Lived in Tallinn working as project manager for the… Show more Delivering training expertise, coaching and management consultancy for a wide range of clients including NGOs (CARE, MSF, World Population Foundation, OXFAM), multilateral agencies (European Commission, ADB, UNICEF, UNHCR, UNAIDS, UNDP), bilateral agencies (governments of the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, UK, Finland, Sweden), and government partners (Ministries of Education, Foreign Affairs, Environment, Economic Development and Trade). Lived in Tallinn working as project manager for the EU accession project “Strengthening of the Estonia State Audit Office”. For seven years, he was a lead trainer for the European Commission on implementing development co-operation programs for the “EDF” development fund (now DG INTPA, EU-Africa partnership) – the largest donor in the world at the time. Show less

I started my training and consultancy career in Development with activities focused on designing M&E and MIS systems for clients in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. I build up a long experience in working on topics of (financial) and management information systems and organisational development.

Technical expert supporting the development of a software M&E system for the Planning & Development Department of the Government of Balochistan