Francoise Vanni

Francoise Vanni is a seasoned professional in external relations and communications, currently serving as the Director of External Relations and Communications at The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria since September 2018. Previously, Francoise held similar leadership roles at UNRWA and Oxfam GB, where responsibilities included directing campaigns and policy influencing. Additional experience includes serving as Chief of Communications at UNICEF and Executive Director at Oxfam France. Francoise’s early career involved significant roles with Médecins du Monde and teaching at Alianza francesa de Venezuela. Educational credentials comprise a Master’s Degree in International Cooperation, Development and Humanitarian affairs from the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, alongside various advanced management and leadership courses from prestigious institutions such as Saïd Business School and Stanford University.