Board Decisions

GF/B56/DP09

Approved by the Board on: 30 October 2026

Board meeting: 56th Board Meeting – documents on the Archive

Recognition of Peter Sands

The Board:

  1. Expresses its deep appreciation to Peter Sands for his service as Executive Director of the Global Fund since March 2018, and for his exceptional leadership, drive for impact and tireless commitment throughout his tenure.

  2. Acknowledges Mr. Sands for his leadership grounded in a deep respect for the people and communities we serve and the challenges they face, placing their needs at the heart of his decisions.

  3. Recognizes Mr. Sands’ significant contribution to advancing the fight against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria through a period of global disruption and transformation, and his instrumental role in:

    1. mobilizing unprecedented levels of resources through three Replenishments and strengthening the Global Fund’s standing as a trusted, transparent and effective global health financing institution;

    2. providing decisive leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, enabling the Global Fund to mount a rapid, large-scale response, supporting countries to protect essential HIV, tuberculosis and malaria services while responding to the pandemic, strengthening health and community systems, and leaving countries better equipped to respond to future health threats;

    3. championing innovation as a means to expand impact, strengthening the Global Fund’s market-shaping role and working with partners to accelerate equitable access to lifesaving health products for the people and communities who need them most;

    4. transforming the Global Fund to respond to a rapidly changing global health landscape, emphasizing greater country ownership, domestic financing and stronger national and community systems in support of more integrated, country-led and sustainable responses to HIV, tuberculosis and malaria; and

    5. maintaining a relentless focus on maximizing the impact of every dollar on the lives of people and communities, directing resources to where needs are greatest.

  4. Extends its profound gratitude for Mr. Sands’ distinguished service to the Global Fund partnership and to the people and communities affected by HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.