Victoria Stodart

Victoria Stodart is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in humanitarian coordination and legal advisory roles. Since January 2012, Victoria has held various senior positions at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, including Director of the Executive Office and Inter-Agency Coordinator, focusing on engagement with inter-agency fora and humanitarian coordination. Victoria has also served as Head of Country Office in Syria, leading initiatives on emergency shelters, and has been involved in high-profile shelter cluster coordination during crises such as the Nepal Earthquake and Typhoon Haiyan. Prior professional experiences include roles at International Structures Limited, managing procurement and legal negotiations for significant infrastructure projects in Sudan, and as a corporate solicitor at Blake Lapthorn and Herbert Smith, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. Victoria holds an MA in Development and Emergency Practice from Oxford Brookes University, an LLM in Law from the College of Law, and a BA in History from Durham University.