Gwen Hines
About Gwen Hines
Gwen Hines serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2021. She has extensive experience in international development, having previously worked at The World Bank and the Department for International Development in various leadership roles.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Gwen Hines serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Save the Children UK, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the organization's strategic direction and operations, focusing on improving the lives of children in need. Additionally, she has been the Executive Director of Global Programmes at Save the Children UK since 2018, where she manages international initiatives aimed at child welfare and development.
Previous Experience at The World Bank
Gwen Hines worked at The World Bank as the Executive Director for the UK from 2012 to 2015. During her tenure in Washington, DC, she represented the interests of the UK in discussions and decisions related to global development funding and policy. Her experience at The World Bank contributed to her understanding of international financial systems and their impact on development.
Experience at the Department for International Development
Hines held multiple positions at the Department for International Development (DFID). She was the Head of Office in Bangladesh from 2011 to 2012 and in Malawi from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she served as the Director of International Relations from 2015 to 2018 in London. These roles involved managing development projects, fostering international partnerships, and addressing various challenges in global development.
Educational Background
Gwen Hines has a diverse educational background. She studied Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at the University of Oxford, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from 1993 to 1996. She also obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from The Open University between 2003 and 2006. In 2015, she completed courses in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour at Georgetown University and participated in a program on Development Thinking at Harvard University.