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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 O'Connell
Chief Executive Officer
Hans Heijdra
Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Sikana
Ex. Director, Programmes
Annemieke Beekmans
Ex. Director, Technical Expertise
Mascha de Wildt
Ex. Director, PeopleSupervisory 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.

Melanie Maas Geesteranus
Supervisory Board Chair
Jenny Elissen
Supervisory Board Member
Joyeeta Gupta
Supervisory Board Member
Laure Wessemius-Chibrac
Supervisory Board Member
Miriam Hamers
Supervisory Board Member
Stendert Krommendam
Supervisory Board Member
Torgny Holmgren
Supervisory Board MemberSenior 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
Deputy Director Country Programmes ESA
Mervyn Joullie
Deputy Director Country Programmes WAA
Ismène Stalpers
CD Bangladesh
Stéphane Tuina
CD Benin
Marjon Tuinsma
CD Burkina Faso
Rebecca Hallam
CD Burundi & Kenya
Bastiaan Teune
CD Cambodia a.i.
Julie Graham
CD Ethiopia
Putra Agung
CD Indonesia
Alex Grumbley
CD Lao PDR
Aukje de Jager
CD Mali
Bernie Chaves
CD Mozambique
Lenneke Braam
CD Nepal
Mahamadou Badiel
CD Niger
John Akoji
CD Nigeria
Eleanor Hartzell
CD Rwanda
Justin A. Miteng
CD South Sudan
Mary Rauscher
CD Tanzania a.i.
Megan Ritchie
CD Uganda
Christie Getman
CD Vietnam
Lucy Fulgence
CD Zambia & ZimbabweGlobal unit heads

Abiosseh Davis
Global Head of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
Alison Rusinow
Global Theme Lead Governance & Institutions
Ami Reza
Global Theme Lead Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Asmita Bakshi
Global Head Of Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs a.i.
Elisa Heemskerk
Global Head of Finance
Jose J. Martinez
Global Head of Business Development a.i.
Juan P. Solis
Global Theme Lead Climate Adaptation and Mitigation
Karen Tsang
Global Head of Risk & Compliance
Mark Stikvoort
Global Head of ICT & Facilities
Martijn Veen
Global Sector Head Energy
Nick Tandi
Global Sector Head Water
Rizki P. Permana
Global Sector Head AgrifoodInspired 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: