11 July 2024
GENEVA – The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) approved the extension of the term of the Executive Director, Peter Sands, until the end of 2026. The extension will provide continuity of leadership through the Eighth Replenishment and allow for a robust selection process for the next Executive Director. The selection of the next leader is expected in mid-2026, and they are projected to begin their term later that year.
The Executive Director of the Global Fund serves a four-year term, which can be renewed once. Mr. Sands’ first term started in March 2018 and was subsequently renewed, with his current term originally scheduled to end in March 2026. Over the years the Board has repeatedly recognized the service and leadership of Mr. Sands to date, through periods of major changes and challenges in global health.
The Executive Director of the Global Fund is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the Global Fund’s operational and administrative functions. Working under the guidance of organization’s Board, the Executive Director defines the partnership’s strategic vision and is accountable for its implementation and the results achieved.