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New York, 11 April 2022<\/strong> | Women Deliver is pleased to announce Dr. Maliha Khan as our next President and CEO \u2014 after a robust and inclusive recruitment process in 2021. She will take the helm as Women Deliver continues to build on its legacy of championing gender equality and the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of girls and women, in all their intersecting identities.<\/p>\n When we began the process of meaningful and participatory engagement to find new leaders to join us, our hope was to find a CEO who inspires us and is driven by the goal of a gender-equal world. We searched for a leader that challenges the status quo, shares our strong commitment to diversity, and is committed to advancing the sexual and reproductive health and rights of girls and women, in all their intersecting identities. Most importantly, we set our sights on a leader who understands where we would like to go next as an organization.<\/p>\n Today, we are pleased to share that we have selected Dr. Maliha Khan, who we believe is a strong example of our values, committed to our ongoing transformation, and a true supporter of our mission to achieve a gender-equal world.<\/p>\n Dr. Khan, a fierce champion of gender equality, joins Women Deliver after a distinguished career in advancing girls\u2019 and women\u2019s empowerment. We invite you to read her full biography here<\/a>.<\/p>\n As President and CEO, Dr. Khan will build upon Women Deliver\u2019s fundamental focus on girls\u2019 and women\u2019s health and rights through its flagship initiatives, including the Women Deliver 2023 Conference<\/a> (WD2023), the Young Leaders Program<\/a>, and the Deliver for Good Campaign<\/a> \u2013 driven by country coalitions based in Kenya and Senegal. Among her many duties, Dr. Khan will also make it a priority to lead the continued transformation of Women Deliver.<\/p>\n Dr. Khan\u2019s appointment comes with great enthusiasm and praise from current and former leaders of the organization, Young Leaders, staff, and key partners:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cDr. Maliha Khan\u2019s invaluable\u00a0achievements\u00a0and lifelong commitment to gender equality perfectly align with Women Deliver\u2019s core mission. I look forward to working with her to realize our shared mission to make a more gender-equal future a reality for all,\u201d said Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka<\/strong>, the new Women Deliver Board Chair.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter a thorough, long, and critical recruitment process, I am very pleased to welcome Dr. Maliha Khan as President and CEO of Women Deliver. She brings over 25 years of experience in girls\u2019 and women\u2019s empowerment. We\u2019re delighted and honored to have Maliha\u2019s leadership in our work to safeguard and advance progress toward gender equality and girls\u2019 and women\u2019s health and rights around the world,\u201d said\u00a0Kristin\u00a0Hetle, <\/strong>former Board Chair.<\/p>\n \u201cDr. Maliha Khan brings new and valuable perspectives to Women Deliver which will help it to continue its journey of transformation and be an even more effective advocate for gender equality,\u201d added Helen Clark<\/strong>, Women Deliver Board Member and Former Prime Minister of New Zealand.<\/p>\n \u201cMeaningful youth engagement is critical within the organizations at the forefront of advocacy for sexual and reproductive health and rights,\u00a0and gender equality. Dr. Maliha Khan\u2019s remarkable experience in education and humanitarian spaces for girls will bring great expertise to not only the Young Leaders Program, but also to how Women Deliver works with and for young people at large. As a Young Leader, I am excited to work with her and to learn from her,\u201d said Damilola Babatunde<\/strong>, a Women Deliver Young Leader from the Class of 2020.<\/p>\n \u201cWe warmly welcome Dr. Maliha Khan as the new President and CEO of Women Deliver. Her lived and professional experiences and values truly exemplify what we, as staff, were hoping for in someone to lead Women Deliver through its next phase. We stand committed as ever to continue our impact-driven advocacy for the health and rights of girls and women, in all their intersecting identities, with Maliha at the helm,\u201d said Divya Mathew<\/strong>, Director, Policy and Advocacy, on behalf of staff at Women Deliver.<\/p>\n \u201cDuring this pivotal and exciting time\u00a0for the organization, we know\u00a0Dr. Maliha Khan will bring a wealth of experience, insight,\u00a0and\u00a0passion to\u00a0Women Deliver. I am looking forward to passing the baton to Maliha. Women Deliver is in great hands,\u201d said\u00a0Kathleen Sherwin<\/strong>, outgoing Interim President and CEO.<\/p>\n Of her appointment, Dr. Maliha Khan<\/strong> said:<\/p>\n \u201cI am thrilled to join Women Deliver as President and CEO. I am an ardent feminist and have been working to advance the rights of girls and women, and to implement gender transformative initiatives, throughout my career. I am looking forward to continuing Women Deliver\u2019s important role as a champion of gender equality advocates to realize the rights of all girls and women, not least their sexual and reproductive health and rights. This space is more important than ever to bridge the distance and disconnect that the world has faced over the last two years.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI am looking forward to supporting Women Deliver in continuing to implement their Transformation, deliver on the pillars of their 2021-2025 Strategic Framework, develop the next Women Deliver Conference in 2023, and to drive investment \u2014 political, programmatic, and financial \u2014 in the lives of all girls and women worldwide.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n