Charles Callanan

Charles Callanan serves as the Director for South Asia at UNOPS, overseeing operations in multiple countries including Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India, with a focus on climate change and environmental challenges. Callanan has held various leadership roles within UNOPS, including Director of the Global Digitalisation Programme, where responsibilities involved planning and establishing a team to enhance digital processes across the organization. Prior experience includes directing significant post-earthquake recovery efforts in Nepal and managing global partnerships from the New York office. Callanan's career spans over two decades within the United Nations and has included roles in logistics and operations during elections in Iraq and Afghanistan. Educational credentials include an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science from UNSW.