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Bernard van Leer Foundation Appoints Rushda Majeed as Chief Programme Officer

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Perrett Laver
Published
08 Jul 2022
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Location
Amsterdam

After an extensive global search, Rushda Majeed has been appointed Chief Programme Officer of the Bernard van Leer Foundation.

In this role, she will oversee our programmes worldwide. Rushda joins Neil van der Meer who was appointed Chief Financial Officer at the beginning of this year.

Rushda has been with the Foundation since 2017 as the Foundation’s India Representative. In this role, she greatly expanded the impact of our work in India through an innovative series of partnerships at the intersection of urban development, public health and early childhood development.

Prior to Van Leer, Rushda worked across a diverse range of sectors, including with Bloomberg Philanthropies and Princeton University’s Innovations for Successful Societies. Rushda will start in her new role on November 1st, to allow for a smooth transition of our work in India.

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Perrett Laver specialises in executive search to identify outstanding leaders globally. We connect influential organisations with dynamic leaders who share common values and visions for the future.

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We connect influential organisations with dynamic leaders who share common values and visions for the future.Our deep understanding of each client’s values and culture ensures we find candidates from diverse sources who bring fresh perspectives and real impact.