Patricia Vermeulen

Group Director, Fundraising Market Development at Amref Health Africa

In January 2023 Patricia joined the Group Leadership Team of Amref Health Africa as Group Director Fundraising Markets Development. She transitioned to this role, after having led the Amref office in The Netherlands as the Chief Executive Officer for over 7 years. In these years, Patricia built a strong team of professionals and secured significant growth of income for Amref in The Netherlands through compelling marketing & fundraising strategies and strategic partnerships. In her new role, Patricia will provide leadership and support to existing and new fundraising offices in Europe and North-America in their unique trajectories of establishment and growth. Before joining Amref, Patricia held senior management positions in the Netherlands Red Cross, overseeing humanitarian and development operations in many different parts of the world. She has worked in various disciplines, ranging from marketing to HR and programs, making her an all-round leader who is primarily driven by making a positive impact on people and the world we all live in. Patricia holds a Masters in International Business from Maastricht University in The Netherlands.

Timeline

  • Group Director, Fundraising Market Development

    January, 2023 - present

  • CEO, Amref Flying Doctors in the Netherlands

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