About
Mike Penrose specializes in risk, crisis and disaster management, and has advised businesses on social impact and sustainability. He has previously served as Executive Director of Unicef UK, CEO of Action Contre La Faim in Paris, and Global Humanitarian Director of Save the Children, working across more than 60 countries on disaster and risk management operations.
Invests in
Impact & Social Good
Experience
- MultipleNon Executive Directorcurrent2015 — presentLondon
- FuturePlusCo-Founder of The Sustainability Group and FuturePlus2019 — 2025London, Greater London, United Kingdom
- Unicef UKExecutive Director2016 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
- ACTION CONTRE LA FAIMChief Executive Officer2013 — 2016Greater Paris Metropolitan Region
- Save the Children InternationalHumanitarian Director2009 — 2013Geneva Area, Switzerland and Melbourne Australia
- International SOSRegional Commercial Director - Security, Crisis and Response Services2004 — 2009London Area, United Kingdom
- DFIDConflict and Humanitarian Advisor2001 — 2004London Area, United Kingdom
- ACTION CONTRE LA FAIMLogistician / Head of Mission1995 — 2000Worldwide
Skills & more
Strategic Planning65Emergency Management99International Development92Capacity Building34Crisis Management99Humanitarian35NGOs70Policy39Strategy25Humanitarian Assistance46Program Management45Government11
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International RelationsManagementNonprofitsTrainingProgram EvaluationChange ManagementLeadershipConflictNon-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Public PolicyNonprofit OrganizationsDyslexic ThinkingLanguages English · French
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Penrose?
- Mike Penrose specializes in risk, crisis and disaster management, and has advised businesses on social impact and sustainability. He has previously served as Executive Director of Unicef UK, CEO of Action Contre La Faim in Paris, and Global Humanitarian Director of Save the Children, working across more than 60 countries on disaster and risk management operations.
- Where does Michael Penrose work?
- Michael Penrose is Independent Partner at Two Magnolias.
- What does Michael Penrose invest in?
- Michael Penrose invests in Impact & Social Good.
- Where did Michael Penrose go to school?
- Michael Penrose studied at University of Leicester (Master of Science (MSc), Risk); Hedingham Comprehensive School.
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