Michel Farkas

Michel Farkas is an experienced professional in operations and management, currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer at Hivos since January 2019. Prior to this role, Michel held various leadership positions, including Penningmeester at Artsen zonder Grenzen Nederland from January 2018 to June 2022, and Managing Director for Global Support and Finance & Human Resources at SNV from May 2011 to December 2018. With a significant background in human resources and organizational improvement, Michel has successfully managed teams at Médecins Sans Frontières, where responsibilities included directing resource management and implementing HR improvements. Earlier career experiences include key managerial roles at KPN, focusing on customer care and billing solutions. Michel earned a Master's degree in Law and History from Utrecht University between 1984 and 1993.