Adam Berthoud
About Adam Berthoud
Adam Berthoud serves as the Interim Executive Director of Global Programmes at Save the Children UK, a position he has held since 2021. With a strong background in humanitarian response and extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, he has worked in various senior roles across multiple organizations, including Oxfam and Save the Children Australia.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Adam Berthoud serves as the Interim Executive Director of Global Programmes at Save the Children UK. He has held this position since 2021. In addition to this role, he has been the Director of Programme Partnerships since 2017. His work focuses on enhancing programme effectiveness and fostering partnerships that support Save the Children's mission.
Previous Experience at Oxfam
Before joining Save the Children, Adam Berthoud worked at Oxfam as the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator from 2008 to 2009. This role involved overseeing humanitarian responses and coordinating efforts across various regions to address urgent needs.
Background in Humanitarian Services
Adam Berthoud has extensive experience in humanitarian services, having worked in various capacities at Save the Children UK and Save the Children Australia. His roles included Head of Humanitarian Technical Unit and Director of Humanitarian Partnerships, where he focused on technical services and partnership development from 2010 to 2017.
Education and Qualifications
Adam Berthoud holds a Master of Science in Engineering for Development from the University of Southampton, which he completed from 2002 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Lancaster University, where he studied from 1993 to 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in technical and humanitarian programming.
Expertise in the Not-for-Profit Sector
Adam Berthoud possesses a strong understanding of the not-for-profit sector, having worked at senior levels for two of the world's largest International Non-Government Organisations. His experience includes executive-level collaboration across programmes, advocacy, fundraising, and business services, contributing to significant global initiatives.