Samuel B.

Deputy Executive Director / Chief Operating Officer / Global Operations / Governance & Strategic Finance

I am a strategic and results-driven executive with over 20 years of global leadership experience in health, finance, and development. I excel in aligning operations and finance with mission outcomes, driving organizational performance, and fostering inclusive, high-impact teams. I bring a systems-level approach that aligns operations, governance, finance, and people to support institutional resilience and mission delivery in complex environment.

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Atouts et principales qualités

  • Governance, risk management, and institutional reform
  • Strategic and operational leadership across 50+ countries
  • Financial management and donor compliance (USD 3B+ portfolios)
  • Organizational restructuring and performance optimization
  • Stakeholder and partner engagement with governments and INGOs
  • Talent development and leadership pipeline building
  • Cross-cultural team management and collaboration
  • Strategic communication and board-level reporting
  • Bilingual: English (C2), French (B1)
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    2023–2024 | The Global Fund | Geneva
    Acting Unit Director, Africa and Middle East
    Led operations and governance across 50+ countries during restructuring; managed cross-functional performance and board reporting.

    2010–2023 | The Global Fund | Geneva
    Senior Manager / Manager, Program Finance
    Directed financial strategy, budgeting, and risk oversight for global programs; advised senior management and donors.

    2005–2010 | The Global Fund | Geneva
    Regional Finance Manager, Asia, Africa & Middle East
    Managed regional financial portfolios, ensuring compliance and efficiency across partner networks.

    2000–2004 | PwC Ghana | Accra
    Senior Advisor, Banking Operations (Insolvency, valuations, due diligence, operational reviews)
    Consulted on banking reforms, risk frameworks, and operational efficiency for commercial banks.

    Main certifications:

    Certificate in Social Sector Leadership – Thunderbird School of Global Management, USA (2010)

    Certificate in Budgeting and Financial Management – Duke University, USA (2008)

    Qualified Accountant – Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (2001)

    BSc in Business Administration (First Class Honours) – University of Ghana (1999)

    Known for calm, integrative leadership in periods of institutional transition, crisis, and reform

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