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Orbis Leadership

Global Leadership

PRESIDENT AND CEO – DEREK HODKEY

With 25 years working in health-related fields behind him, Derek brings with him a wealth of leadership experience that spans across a wide range of sectors. He drives the strategic vision and leadership that guide operations and ensures the fulfillment of the Orbis mission.

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CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - KRISTIE DEKOKER

Kristie first joined Orbis in August of 2014 as the Director of Major Gifts and was asked to establish and grow Orbis’s major gifts program in the U.S.

CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – DANUSIA DZIERZBINSKI

Danusia Dzierzbinski joined Orbis in 2019 and oversees the management of Orbis Finance.

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Chief, Global Communications & Marketing - Louise Harris

Louise Harris joined Orbis International in 2017 and leads the organization’s marketing and communications strategies and programs.

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer - Manu G. Nathan

Manu G. Nathan joined Orbis International in 2017 and manages the organization’s legal, compliance, and governance initiatives.

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER - MARY JANE JAMAR

Mary Jane has extensive experience working across cultures to understand the unique demands of global HR practices and has an impressive track record with various nonprofits and impact organizations for improving organizational structure and innovating cutting-edge HR system

Orbis Hong Kong Leadership

HONG KONG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – MARY LAU

Mary was responsible for corporate fundraising development when she first joined Orbis in 1999. In 2008, she took over as the head of fundraising team in Hong Kong. In 2017, she is promoted as Executive Director – Hong Kong.

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