Sebastien Dunn
About Sebastien Dunn
Sebastien Dunn serves as the Programme Director for Business Transformation at Sightsavers, where he has been employed since 2020. With extensive experience in resource mobilization and financial planning, he has held various roles in organizations such as the International HIV/AIDS Alliance and PwC.
Work at Sightsavers
Sebastien Dunn has held multiple roles at Sightsavers since 2010. He currently serves as Programme Director: Business Transformation, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he leads a global business transformation programme, focusing on enhancing business processes and architecture. Additionally, he has been the Principal Consultant - Head of Programme Supply Chain Transformation since 2019, where he specializes in programme supply chain optimisation and Good Distribution Practices (GDP). Previously, he was the Head of Financial and Operational Planning from 2010 to 2019, contributing to financial strategy and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at International HIV/AIDS Alliance
Before joining Sightsavers, Sebastien Dunn worked at the International HIV/AIDS Alliance in various capacities. He served as the Head of Resource Mobilisation for one year from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, he was the Resource Mobilisation Manager: USAID from 2008 to 2009 and the Field Support Finance Manager from 2002 to 2008. His roles involved managing financial resources and supporting funding initiatives, contributing to the Alliance's mission during his tenure.
Education and Expertise
Sebastien Dunn holds a Master's Degree in Management from Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Clermont Ferrand, France, where he studied Accounting and Finance from 1993 to 1996. He also completed his Baccalaureat in Maths and Sciences at Lycee Carnot, Dijon, from 1985 to 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in programme supply chain optimisation and donor contract management, including compliance and reporting using risk-based approaches.
Experience at PwC
Sebastien Dunn began his career at PwC, where he worked as a Junior Consultant from 1996 to 2002. During his six years at PwC in London, he gained valuable experience in consulting, which laid the foundation for his subsequent roles in resource mobilisation and programme management in the non-profit sector.
Achievements in Business Transformation
At Sightsavers, Sebastien Dunn has led significant initiatives in business transformation. He has developed methodologies and designed tools to support process improvement and systems implementation projects. His work has involved extensive collaboration with institutional donors, including FCDO/DFID, USAID, EU, World Bank, UN Agencies, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, enhancing the organisation's operational effectiveness.