Board Decisions

GF/B37/DP14

Approved by the Board on: 04 May 2017


Appreciation of Outgoing Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board

The Board expresses its deep appreciation to Mr. Norbert Hauser for his leadership as Chair of the Board. Over his time working with the Global Fund, he has shown a high degree of personal commitment, willingness to devote his time and energy, and passion for the work of the Global Fund. During his tenure, Norbert has presided over significant and complex deliberations and decisions that will continue to shape the future of the Global Fund.

The Board also expresses sincere gratitude to Aida Kurtović for her leadership as Vice-Chair of the Board. She has served the Global Fund with dedication and continues to show her personal conviction for the mission of the Global Fund by focusing her efforts as the incoming Chair of the Board. During her tenure as Vice-Chair, Aida has been an active driver of relationship building and collaborations that will have a lasting impact on the Global Fund.

Their stewardship of the Board delivered the enhanced governance structure, strengthened ties across Global Fund stakeholders, and helped to guide and direct external relations.

The Board wishes Norbert every success in the future and bestows upon him the honorary title of Chair Emeritus. The Board welcomes Aida into her new role, and looks forward to her tenure, as Chair of the Board.