When Nandom, a district in the far North-West of Ghana, became the first in the country to be awarded open defecation free status in June 2019, it raised the national bar on sanitation.

Our leadership

At SNV, we are committed to creating a world where all people—across every society—live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. As a global development partner, we strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform vital agri-food, energy, and water systems, driving lasting change for a more equitable future for all.

We believe in inclusive and collaborative leadership. Our leaders bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to our mission. More than decision-makers, they are facilitators of change, working closely with our partners and stakeholders to co-create locally-led, sustainable approaches. Guided by our Executive Team and overseen by our Supervisory Board, the senior leadership team, comprising SNV country directors and global unit heads, remains steadfast in its efforts to create a lasting impact at scale.

Executive team

SNV is led by an Executive Team, consisting of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Technical Expertise, Director of Country Programmes, and our Director of People.

Simon OConnell

Simon O'Connell

Chief Executive Officer
Hans Heijdra SLT

Hans Heijdra

Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Chiyanika Sikana

Patrick Sikana

Ex. Director, Programmes
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Annemieke Beekmans

Ex. Director, Technical Expertise
Mascha de Wildt

Mascha de Wildt

Ex. Director, People

Supervisory board

The SNV Supervisory Board supervises the Executive Team in their management of the organisation, providing oversight and guidance to ensure that we effectively and efficiently deliver on our mission of contributing to a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

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Melanie Maas Geesteranus

Supervisory Board Chair
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Jenny Elissen

Supervisory Board Member
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Joyeeta Gupta

Supervisory Board Member
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Laure Wessemius-Chibrac

Supervisory Board Member
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Miriam Hamers

Supervisory Board Member
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Stendert Krommendam

Supervisory Board Member
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Torgny Holmgren

Supervisory Board Member

Senior leadership team

Our senior leadership team, including global sector heads and SNV country directors, drives impactful change and sustainable growth, ensuring our initiatives are effectively implemented and tailored to local contexts for a more equitable future.

Country directors

Phomolo Maphosa

Phomolo Maphosa

Deputy Director Country Programmes ESA
Mervyn Joullie

Mervyn Joullie

Deputy Director Country Programmes WAA
Ismène Stalpers

Ismène Stalpers

CD Bangladesh
Stéphane Tuina

Stéphane Tuina

CD Benin
Marjon Tuinsma

Marjon Tuinsma

CD Burkina Faso
Rebecca Hallam

Rebecca Hallam

CD Burundi & Kenya
bastiaan teune

Bastiaan Teune

CD Cambodia a.i.
Julie Graham

Julie Graham

CD Ethiopia
Putra Agung

Putra Agung

CD Indonesia
Alex Grumbley

Alex Grumbley

CD Lao PDR
Aukje de Jager

Aukje de Jager

CD Mali
Bernie Chaves

Bernie Chaves

CD Mozambique
Lenneke Braam

Lenneke Braam

CD Nepal
Mahamadou Badiel

Mahamadou Badiel

CD Niger
John Aakoji SLT

John Akoji

CD Nigeria
Eleanor Hartzell

Eleanor Hartzell

CD Rwanda
Justin Amos

Justin A. Miteng

CD South Sudan
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Mary Rauscher

CD Tanzania a.i.
Megan Ritchie

Megan Ritchie

CD Uganda
Christie Getman

Christie Getman

CD Vietnam
Lucy Fulgence

Lucy Fulgence

CD Zambia & Zimbabwe

Global unit heads

Abiosseh Davis

Abiosseh Davis

Global Head of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Alison Rusinow

Alison Rusinow

Global Theme Lead Governance & Institutions
ami reza

Ami Reza

Global Theme Lead Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
asmita bakshi

Asmita Bakshi

Global Head Of Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs a.i.
Elisa Heemskerk

Elisa Heemskerk

Global Head of Finance
Jose Julian Martinez

Jose J. Martinez

Global Head of Business Development a.i.
Juan Pablo Solis slt

Juan P. Solis

Global Theme Lead Climate Adaptation and Mitigation
Karen Tsang

Karen Tsang

Global Head of Risk & Compliance
Mark Stikvoort

Mark Stikvoort

Global Head of ICT & Facilities
Martijn Veen

Martijn Veen

Global Sector Head Energy
Nick Tandi

Nick Tandi

Global Sector Head Water
Rizki Permana

Rizki P. Permana

Global Sector Head Agrifood

Inspired to make a difference?

At SNV, we're always looking for new partnerships to achieve our shared mission. Whether you're interested in learning more about our activities, exploring opportunities for collaboration or working with us: