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Paul Donovan

Chief Operating OfficerChildren's Investment Fund Foundation

Biography

As COO Paul oversees CIFF’s corporate support functions, including Finance and Operations, IT, Human Resources, Governance, Legal and Change Management.

Paul is an internationally experienced business leader, with significant experience of leading change in the telecommunications sector in emerging markets. Most recently he has led a number of private equity backed turnarounds as Chief Executive.

He is CEO of CIFF’s sister organisation the CH Foundation, which is the personal philanthropy vehicle of Sir Christopher Hohn.

Paul holds a BA in Scandinavian Studies from University College London, and an MBA from the University of Bradford where he is an Honorary Doctor.

As a certified practicioner in Coaching and Leadership Development from the Tavistock Institute and a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute Paul is passionate about helping others achieve their potential.

He is a Director of e-commerce company Upstream SA and Milton Keynes Dons Football Club.

Regional Focus

Central and Southern Asia, Eastern and Southern Africa, Eastern Asia, Middle East and North Africa, Southeast Asia, West and Central Africa