Global Leadership Team

The IFRC's Global Leadership Team is made up of our Secretary General, three Under Secretaries General, five Regional Directors, the Director of the Office of the Secretary General and the Director of the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations. Discover them below.

Under Secretaries General

Regional Directors

The IFRC has five Regional Directors for Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and Middle East and North Africa. Regional Directors oversee all IFRC assistance and advice to National Societies in their regions, ensure effective disaster risk management and encourage cooperation between members.

Regional Director for MENA

The Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) oversees all IFRC assistance and advice to National Societies in the MENA region, ensuring effective disaster and crisis risk management and encouraging regional cooperation between members.

Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of the Secretary General

The Chief of Staff and Director of the Office of the Secretary General ensures the Secretary General can effectively discharge his statutory duties and key responsibilities at all times.

Director of the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI)

The Director of the Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) provides leadership on the IFRC’s internal audit and risk management activities. She/he continually evaluates and suggests improvements to our internal controls and governance processes.