RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, February 1, 2012—Albert J. Siemens, CEO of FHI 360, is pleased to announce the naming of three senior executives: Marjorie Newman-Williams, Chief Operating Officer, Gregory R. Niblett, Chief Strategy Officer and Rob Murphy, Chief Compliance Officer. Positions are effective immediately.
"We are honored to have Marjorie, Greg and Rob as members of FHI 360's executive leadership team," said Dr. Siemens. "Their extensive experience and strength as executive business leaders reinforces our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in all that we do, from strategic design in health and human development to expert implementation in full compliance with regulatory and reporting guidelines."
As Chief Operating Officer of FHI 360, Ms. Newman-Williams assumes responsibility for implementation of global programs across the organization's broad spectrum of human development sectors. She will oversee country and regional operations, including new business development and knowledge management.
Mr. Niblett, serving in the role of Chief Strategy Officer, will be responsible for FHI 360's business planning, analysis and strategy. He will oversee the organization's public policy, corporate communications and strategic positioning functions. In addition, he will spearhead a business program to enhance innovation across FHI 360.
In his role as Chief Compliance Officer, Mr. Murphy will be responsible for compliance, internal audit and enterprise risk management. He will lead the Office of Compliance and Internal Audit, which provides oversight and advice on regulatory compliance, administers business ethics training, carries out annual risk assessments, conducts audits and liaises with funder compliance teams.
About FHI 360: FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all U.S. states and territories. For more information, please visit www.fhi360.org.
CONTACT:
Hannah Burris
202.464.8371
hburris@fhi360.org
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