Bill Gates Co-chair and Trustee Bill Gates shapes and approves foundation strategies, advocates for the foundation’s issues, and sets the organization’s overall direction.
Melinda Gates Co-chair and Trustee Melinda Gates shapes and approves the foundation’s strategies, reviews results, and sets the overall direction of the organization.
Warren Buffett Trustee Warren Buffett helps shape our vision and develop strategies to address some of the world’s most challenging inequities.
William Gates Sr. Co-chair William H. Gates Sr. guides the vision and strategic direction of the foundation and serves as an advocate for the foundation’s key issues.
Jeff Raikes Chief Executive Officer Jeff Raikes leads the foundation's mission to promote equity for all people around the world.
Christopher Elias President,Global Development As the head of Global Development, Dr. Chris Elias focuses on high-impact, sustainable solutions for people in developing countries.
Allan Golston President,US Program Allan C. Golston leads the foundation’s efforts to advance student achievement for all young people in the United States.
Geoffrey Lamb President,Global Policy & Advocacy Geoffrey Lamb leads a team that partners with public policy colleagues in each of the three program areas to help build strategic relationships.
Trevor Mundel President,Global Health Dr. Trevor Mundel leads the foundation’s efforts in research and development of health solutions, including vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics.
Kate James Chief Communications Officer,Operations Kate James oversees internal and external communications functions and builds awareness of foundation focus areas.
Mark Suzman Managing Director,Global Policy & Advocacy Mark Suzman leads a team that helps build strategic relationships with governments, NGOs, and other key partners.
Martha Choe Chief Administrative Officer,Operations Martha Choe oversees the foundation's Human Resources, Security, and Global Workplace Resources teams.
Connie Collingsworth General Counsel and Secretary,Operations Connie Collingsworth leads the Legal team, which provides staff guidance and upholds the foundation’s integrity.
Kurt Fischer Chief Human Resources Officer,Special Projects and Operations Kurt Fischer oversees the human resource team and aligns services and processes to support the foundations strategies and efforts.
Richard Henriques Chief Financial Officer,Operations Richard Henriques oversees Finance and Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Strategic Planning, and Impact Planning and Improvement, and Information Technology.