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Based in Paris,
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Executive Team

Where Expertise Meets Vision

Brand and Relationship Division

Focused on the organization’s external communications, branding, partnerships, and public image.

Subordinate Departments:

  • Department of Communications – Responsible for brand communication, media relations, public relations activities, social media operations, and the creation and distribution of multilingual content.
  • Department of Partnerships and Engagement – Responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with governments, corporations, foundations, universities, and other external organizations, in order to expand resources and influence.
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Allan Han
Managing Director & Director, Brand and Relationship Division
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Ishaan Vir Sharma
Deputy Director, Department of Communications
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Arthur Leclerc
Deputy Director, Department of Partnerships and Engagement

Program and Knowledge Division

Responsible for all externally oriented project implementation and knowledge output, ensuring effective execution and professional impact.

Subordinate Departments:

  • Department of Program Implementation – Responsible for translating project plans into actionable execution, coordinating with regional offices and local partners to ensure efficient project operations.
  • Department of Research and Publications – Responsible for conducting research on relevant topics, preparing reports and publications, and providing knowledge support and content output.
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Madeline Lane
Director, Program and Knowledge Division
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Cecilia CH’NG
Deputy Director, Department of Program Implementation
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Will Lek
Deputy Director, Department of Research and Publications

IT and Organizational Services Division

Provides infrastructure, technology, and day-to-day operational support for all departments and regional offices.

Subordinate Departments:

  • Department of Digital Technology – Responsible for the development and maintenance of the official website, internal information systems, digital tools, technical support, and cross-platform integration.
  • Department of Global Technical Coordination – Provides technical support and facilitates continuous collaboration among all global offices.
  • Regional Offices in Various Locations
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Davide Russo
co-Director, IT and Organizational Services Division
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Rafidah Othman
Deputy Director, Department of Digital Technology
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Ana Valenzuela
Deputy Director, Department of Global Technical Coordination
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Jing Zhang
co-Director for Gobal Office, IT and Organizational Services Division
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Shahzod Kabilov
Shukhrat Ugli
Head of
the Tashkent Office
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Pansy LU
Jiajia
Head of
the Singapore Office

Institutional Integrity Division

Focused on the critical safeguards that sustain the organization’s operations, including core back-office functions such as finance, human resources, and legal affairs.

Subordinate Departments:

  • Department of Finance – Responsible for financial management, budget control, audit readiness, cross-border fund flows, and financial compliance.
  • Department of Legal and Compliance – Responsible for legal affairs, contract review, organizational compliance, international registrations, and risk control.
  • Department of Human Resources – Responsible for talent acquisition, staff development, performance evaluation, organizational culture building, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) policies, and employee benefits.
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Kamil Nowak
Director, Institutional Integrity Division & Compliance
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Saanvi Aditi Gupta
Accountant
Specialist
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Sng Ying
Human Resource
Specialist