Leadership Team
A diverse coalition of academic rigor, industry agility, and public sector wisdom driving the foundation’s global mission.
Dr. Eleanor Vance
Executive Director
Former Dean of Sciences with 20+ years of experience bridging academic research and public policy.
Dr. Marcus Chen
Head of Research
Pioneering materials scientist leading our global research funding strategies.
Sarah Jenkins
Program Manager
Expert in operationalizing complex multi-stakeholder partnerships across borders.
Amira Al-Fayed
Communications Director
Award-winning science communicator dedicated to translating complex research for the public.
James Sterling
Innovation Fellow
Tech entrepreneur turned ecosystem builder, focusing on taking research to market.
Dr. Elena Rostova
Sustainability Lead
Environmental policy expert ensuring all KIF initiatives meet rigorous sustainability standards.
Advisory Board
Guiding KIF’s strategic direction through unparalleled expertise across our three core sectors.
Prof. Robert Hughes
University of Oxford
Dr. Mei Lin
TechNova Ventures
Ambassador David Kalu
UN Development Programme
Dr. Sarah O'Connor
Global Health Institute