Dr. Frannie Leatier

The Executive Secretary is the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation and is responsible for conducting the business of ACBF. The Office provides leadership to ACBF in the development, execution and monitoring of the Foundation’s programs, plans and budgets.

The OES also provides strategic direction to the development and management of the portfolio of projects and programs ensuring that they are properly developed and carried out.

The Office establishes and maintains strong links and working relationships with African stakeholders (Governments, regional organizations, civil society, the private sector, universities, and policy research institutes etc) and the international community. Moreover, the OES develops, implements and drives the effective strategies for the Foundation’s visibility and resource mobilization