Sarah-Jean Cunningham

Sarah-Jean Cunningham is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in leadership, operations, and strategic communications across various regions, including the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer at Magenta since July 2017, Cunningham integrates principles from behavioral economics, sociology, psychology, and marketing to address social development challenges. Previous roles include Global Director of Operations and Business Development at Lapis Communications, where management of a multi-cultural team and market expansion initiatives were key responsibilities. Other notable positions held include Communication and Donor Liaison Officer at UNFPA, Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Altai Consulting, and Project Manager at International Solutions Group. Educational background includes degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Cambridge, among other institutions.