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Organization |
Position Title |
Job/Reference Number |
Location |
Closing Date |
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| Chief Resource Mobilisation & Growth Officer | P2511-103L | Geneva, Switzerland | February 15th | |
| Non-Executive Director(s) |
P2512-009L |
Sheffield and London |
February 19th | |
| Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit & Risk |
2601-026L |
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February 1st | |
| Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board |
2510-112L |
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January 31st | |
| Managing Director |
2511-044L |
London |
January 25th | |
| Director, Market Oversight |
2510-113L |
London |
December 11th |
Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance
Chief Resource Mobilisation & Growth Officer
Geneva, Switzerland
P2511-103L
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, is seeking to appoint a Chief Resource Mobilisation & Growth Officer (CRMGO), a newly shaped senior executive role at a pivotal moment for the organisation and the global immunisation agenda.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a core member of the Executive Team, the CRMGO will hold overall responsibility for securing, diversifying and stewarding the multi-year, multi-billion-dollar capital base that underpins Gavi’s mission. The role combines strategic leadership of global donor partnerships with board-level oversight of revenue, risk, growth and financial innovation.
Gavi is a public–private partnership that helps vaccinate almost half of the world’s children against some of the world’s deadliest diseases. Since 2000, Gavi has supported the immunisation of more than one billion children, preventing over 17 million future deaths and contributing significantly to global health security, equity and economic development. Gavi works with governments, multilateral institutions, civil society, the private sector and philanthropic partners to strengthen immunisation systems and accelerate access to life-saving vaccines in lower-income countries.
In close collaboration with the CEO, Board and senior leadership, the CRMGO will lead the design and delivery of Gavi’s global resource mobilisation and growth strategy. This includes stewardship of major replenishments and fundraising campaigns; expansion of partnerships with sovereign donors, multilaterals, foundations, corporations and private philanthropy; and the development of innovative and blended finance instruments that enhance sustainability and impact.
The role will lead a multi-disciplinary function spanning donor relations, private sector engagement, innovative finance, donor markets, communications and advocacy. The successful candidate will bring strong executive presence, financial judgement and the ability to operate credibly with senior political, institutional and corporate leaders across diverse global contexts. This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of one of the world’s most impactful global health institutions, at a time when sustained, innovative and diversified funding is critical to protecting progress and accelerating impact.
Gavi is committed to fostering a just, equitable and diverse culture free from racism and discrimination, in which all staff, partners and stakeholders feel empowered, safe and heard. Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds.
For further information about the position and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service, please review the Position Specification below.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday, 15th February 2026. To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement to responses@russellreynolds.com
British Business Bank
Non-Executive Director(s)
Sheffield and London
P2512-009L
An opportunity to support the success of smaller UK businesses and the UK growth agenda.
The British Business Bank (BBB) is the UK government’s economic development bank. Established in November 2014, its mission is to drive economic growth by helping smaller businesses get the finance they need to start and scale in the UK. Wholly owned by the Department for Business and Trade but independently managed, its remit is to design, deliver and efficiently manage UK-wide smaller business access to finance interventions for the UK government, involving both investment and banking programmes. The Bank’s core debt and equity programmes now support over £23bn of finance to almost 64,000 smaller businesses, across the whole spectrum of developmental state, from start-ups and scale-ups to viable but underfunded.
The Board is now seeking to appoint three new Non-Executive Directors. These individuals will bring senior leadership experience, gained either as an executive or investor, in one of the eight “growth-driving” sectors defined in the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, namely advanced manufacturing; clean energy industries; creative industries; defence; digital & technology; financial services; life sciences; or professional and business services. They will contribute to the BBB’s Board a strong understanding of emerging themes, market dynamics, financing needs, challenges, and growth pathways of businesses operating in that sector, including scale-ups and high-growth firms, and offer strategic advice on how BBB can best deploy its increased financial capacity to support businesses in priority sectors.
Essential criteria will include relevant knowledge and experience of the above sectors, as well as the relationship building, communication capabilities, judgement, and collaborative style to add value to the board of the British Business Bank.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the strategic priorities of the British Business Bank: to support the UK’s most promising businesses in the Industrial Strategy priority sectors to scale and stay here, to make finance markets work better for smaller businesses, to unlock the potential in people and places, and to mobilise institutional capital at scale. The British Business Bank works to drive sustainable growth and prosperity across the UK, and enable the transition to a net zero economy, by supporting access to finance for smaller businesses, and the Board plays a critical role in this.
The British Business Bank has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to apply, please review the Position Specification below.
The closing date for applications is 19th February 2026 at 23.55.
Rail Safety and Standards Board
Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit & Risk
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2601-026L
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) is a membership organisation serving Britain’s railway industry. As a non-profit company, RSSB works collaboratively to make rail safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We develop standards, manage a national research programme, analyse risk and data, and support health, wellbeing, innovation, and operational performance across the industry.
RSSB is now seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director to serve as Chair of Audit and Risk. This presents a rare opportunity to join a body at the heart of the rail industry at a critical moment of evolution and change; the sector is currently undergoing a period of unprecedented transformation, driven by technological innovation, evolving customer expectations, and a renewed focus on sustainability.
Against this backdrop, RSSB must continue to play a vital role in ensuring a safe, sustainable, and high-performing railway for Britain. As Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, the successful candidate will have responsibility for overseeing financial governance, risk management and assurance during this critical period. Working closely with the Chair, fellow Non-Executive Directors and the Executive team, the appointee will help ensure RSSB maintains robust systems of control and risk oversight across a complex and evolving external environment. As a member of the Board, they will also contribute more widely to the strategic direction and long-term success of RSSB, providing independent judgement, insight and constructive challenge, and acting as a guardian of RSSB’s mission and vision.
The RSSB is seeking to find candidates able and willing to bring fresh insight and encourage a culture of innovation. They will be dynamic ambassadors with strong stakeholder management skills, and bring experience in similarly complex, regulated landscapes. Candidates are anticipated to bring previous board level experience of audit and risk, including bringing a broad understanding of organisational risk including financial, digital, cyber, supplier, operational, political and enterprise risk. An individual of upmost integrity, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to diversity and high standards of governance, and a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
Prior experience in the rail sector is not required. Candidates must be independent and free from conflicts of interest, and motivated by RSSB’s mission to improve safety and performance across Britain’s rail network.
Terms of Appointment
Term: Three years, with the possibility of renewal
Time Commitment: Approximately 14–16 days per annum
Remuneration: £24,342 per annum, plus an Audit and Risk Committee allowance of £4,172, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.
RSSB has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position and additional details and how to apply, please review the Position Specification below.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 1st February 2026.
Global Fund
Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board
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2510-112L
The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) will appoint a new Chair and Vice-Chair in 2026 for a three-year term. The Board Chair and Vice-Chair serve as ambassadors and advocates for the Global Fund’s work and lead the Board, which determines the organization’s strategy and policies.
The Global Fund is the largest multi-lateral provider of grants for health. Created in 2002, Global Fund is a worldwide partnership to defeat HIV, TB and malaria and ensure a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all. We raise and invest up to US$5 billion a year to fight the deadliest infectious diseases, challenge the injustice that fuels them and strengthen health systems in more than 100 countries. We unite world leaders, communities, civil society, health workers and the private sector to find out what works and take it to scale – so the world makes more progress, more rapidly. Now in its twenty-third year, the Global Fund partnership has saved more than 70 million lives, reduced deaths and new infections, and strengthened resilience to future health threats. At a pivotal moment for global health, the Global Fund is focused on maximising impact, advancing equity and sustainability, and shaping the next strategic phase toward 2030.
The Global Fund’s Board includes 20 voting members, with equal representation of implementers and donors. Non-governmental organisations, communities affected by HIV, TB and malaria, the private sector, and private foundations are also represented as voting members. In addition, there are eight non-voting members, including the Board Chair and Vice Chair, representatives of partner organisations, and the Additional Public Donors constituency.
The Global Fund actively seeks talented leaders from all over the world. The Chair and Vice-Chair will be responsible for guiding the deliberations of a Board comprised of a diverse mix of stakeholders and partners. Both will be figures of stature with track records of accomplishment which equip them to serve the Global Fund in its strategic deliberations and in its communication to external partners. The Board Leadership will bring deep experience of working with multi-stakeholder governance bodies. Between them, the Chair and Vice-Chair will possess an understanding of the global health architecture and of the governance process of the Global Fund, as well as transferable leadership experience from other sectors. The Chair and Vice-Chair of the Global Fund Board are eligible to receive an honorarium pursuant to the Honorarium Framework of the Global Fund.
The Global Fund has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to assist with these appointments. For further information about the position and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to apply, please review the Position Specification below.
To reach the short-list and be interviewed by the Board Leadership Nomination Committee, candidates must formally be nominated by a Board constituency. Prospective candidates for either role are encouraged to register their interest by 31st January 2026 via this application portal: Please click here to apply.
IFRS Foundation
Managing Director
London
2511-044L
The IFRS Foundation is a globally renowned, independent non-profit organisation supporting transparency and efficiency of global capital markets. Established in 2001, the Foundation’s mission is to develop – in the public interest – high-quality, understandable, enforceable and globally accepted standards for general purpose financial reporting. Its standards – set by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) – have become the international language of corporate reporting. The standards result in decision-useful information for investors, are cost-effective for companies and are enforceable by regulators worldwide.
The IFRS Foundation is seeking to appoint a new Managing Director. Reporting to the Chair of the Trustees, the Managing Director will serve as the principal executive leader responsible for the strategic direction, operational management and overall performance of the Foundation. (The Chairs and members of the IASB and the ISSB are responsible for standard-setting.) The Managing Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring the Foundation’s resources, structures and support systems are optimised to advance its public interest mission and to enable the IASB and the ISSB to deliver on their global mandates.
The Managing Director’s role scope includes leading a high-performing group of executives and fostering a culture of collaboration, professionalism, diversity and continuous improvement. The role encompasses responsibility for all central operational functions, including finance, human resources, revenue generation, communications, legal, governance and technology. A key focus will be to guide the Foundation’s ongoing transformation programme, drive operational excellence and ensure financial sustainability through robust funding and effective resource allocation.
The Managing Director will work closely with the Chair of the Trustees, Trustee Committee Chairs, and the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the IASB and the ISSB, developing strategic plans and transformation initiatives for the Foundation. The role also involves supporting the work and agendas of the Trustees, serving as secretary to the Trustees’ Executive Committee, and acting as a key liaison to the Monitoring Board and other international policy bodies.
Candidates should offer significant senior executive experience, ideally as Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer or Head of Central Functions, with a proven record of leading in complex, international and multi-stakeholder environments. Demonstrated success in guiding strategy, transformation, operational leadership, talent management and operating collaboratively with peers (in this case the standard-setting board Chairs) is essential. The role requires outstanding interpersonal, diplomatic and stakeholder management skills, as well as a collaborative, inclusive leadership style and high integrity. Fluency in English is required; additional languages and international experience are advantageous. The position is based in London, with global travel as needed.
For further information about the position and how to apply, please review the position specification below.
Applications are due by 23:59 GMT on Sunday 25 January 2026. The Foundation retains the discretion to consider applications received after this date.
Financial Conduct Authority
Director, Market Oversight
2510-113L
An opportunity to shape the future of UK finance
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is seeking a highly accomplished leader for the role of Director – Market Oversight. This position is vital to the FCA's strategic focus on growth and maintaining the integrity of the UK's world-leading financial services.
The Director will co-lead the Market Oversight directorate and will hold specific responsibility for the Listings and Primary Market Oversight functions. This entails overseeing the conduct of participants in the primary market through the listing, prospectus, and disclosure regimes.
Key Focus Areas:
- Strategic Growth: Leading the development and delivery of the FCA’s wholesale equity market priorities, including strengthening the UK’s position in wholesale markets and building its capital markets capability.
- Operational Excellence: Working alongside a co-director, the role requires building out teams and capabilities while championing the use of digital tools and AI to improve efficiency.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Forging and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including industry, other UK agencies, and international regulatory authorities.
- Cultural Leadership: Role modelling the necessary cultural change and fostering a strong sense of engagement and purpose within the directorate.
Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will possess strong practical experience and expert knowledge of the operation of UK equity markets. Essential requirements include:
- Strong senior level equity market experience, ideally market facing, with a risk management mindset.
- Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to lead clearly and decisively through periods of change.
- The ability to deal with external stakeholders with gravitas and credibility.
This is a unique opportunity to join the FCA's senior leadership team and feed directly into the work to strengthen UK wholesale markets.
The FCA is open to considering flexible working arrangements and particularly welcomes applications from under-represented groups.
The salary range for this role in London is £200,000 to £260,000.
The FCA has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to apply, please review the position specification below.
The closing date for applications is 23:55 on Sunday 11th December 2025.
National Wealth Fund
Chief Operating Officer
Leeds
2505-517L
A Unique Opportunity to Shape a Pivotal UK Financial Institution
The National Wealth Fund (NWF) is at the forefront of investing public money for the UK's future. With an enhanced £27.8 billion in capital, our expanded remit now goes beyond infrastructure to include growth-driving industrial sectors like advanced manufacturing, alongside a renewed focus on clean energy, digital technologies, and transport, including investment in dual-use technologies.
We operate on a triple bottom line: delivering on the government's growth and clean energy missions, generating returns for the taxpayer, and crowding in private capital.
The Role
The National Wealth Fund seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to provide executive leadership for Operations, IT, PMO, Procurement, and Facilities. As a key member of the Executive Team, you will be instrumental in shaping the strategy, planning, and future development of the NWF, working closely with the CEO and the Board.
You will be accountable for the delivery and continuous enhancement of the technology platform, operational processes, and infrastructure that underpin the Fund's strategy.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with a significant track record in a senior capacity within wholesale banking or broader financial services, including experience interacting at the C-Suite level with oversight of functions such as Operations, IT, PMO, Procurement, and Facilities. You must be adept at operating effectively at Board level and with senior stakeholders, possessing a strong understanding of investment end-to-end processes and the deployment of best practice at an enterprise scale.
Furthermore, you will be passionate about the NWF's clean energy and growth policy objectives, bringing an entrepreneurial outlook and a willingness to be hands-on in the Fund's development.
Terms of Appointment and How to Apply
NWF has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to apply, please review the position specification below.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on July 13th 2025.