Amref Health Africa Executive and Leadership Team

Stephen Gitau, the Chief Executive Officer, AMREF Flying Doctors at Amref Health Africa, directs all aviation-based medical operations across the African continent. Gitau manages the deployment of air ambulance services, ensuring rapid response capabilities for critical health emergencies in remote regions. By coordinating complex logistics and maintaining high safety standards, the Chief Executive Officer, AMREF Flying Doctors optimizes the delivery of life-saving medical transport. This leadership role involves managing specialized medical teams and aviation assets to support the broader organizational mission of improving health access. Stephen Gitau maintains rigorous operational protocols to ensure consistent service quality during urgent medical evacuations. Through strategic oversight of flight operations and clinical integration, Gitau strengthens the organization's ability to reach underserved populations. The Chief Executive Officer, AMREF Flying Doctors ultimately secures the operational integrity of the air wing, facilitating essential health services in challenging environments.

Robert Kelty, the Chief Executive Officer, Amref Health Africa In The (USA) at Amref Health Africa, leads all North American fundraising and strategic partnership initiatives. Kelty cultivates relationships with institutional donors and private stakeholders to secure vital resources for health programs across Africa. Overseeing the expansion of the organization's footprint in the United States, the Chief Executive Officer, Amref Health Africa In The (USA) aligns American philanthropic efforts with the specific needs of African communities. This leadership role requires constant engagement with global health advocates and policy makers to amplify the impact of charitable investments. Robert Kelty drives revenue growth through innovative donor engagement strategies and transparent reporting. By managing the American branch, Kelty ensures that international support translates into tangible health outcomes. The Chief Executive Officer, Amref Health Africa In The (USA) maintains a focus on long-term sustainability, connecting American resources with the organization's core mission of health equity.

Bruce Bodner, the Chief Financial Officer at Amref Health Africa, directs the global financial strategy and fiscal health of the organization. Bodner manages complex budgeting processes, ensuring that charitable funds are allocated efficiently toward human resources for health and medical service delivery. Overseeing financial reporting and compliance, the Chief Financial Officer maintains rigorous standards of accountability across all regional operations. This leadership role involves collaborating with the Board to optimize investment strategies and mitigate financial risks associated with international development projects. Bruce Bodner implements robust financial controls to support the organization's long-term growth and operational stability. By analyzing fiscal performance and resource utilization, the Chief Financial Officer provides the necessary data to guide strategic decision-making. Bodner ensures that every dollar contributes directly to the mission of improving health outcomes for families in Africa, maintaining the financial integrity required for large-scale charitable impact.

Francis Ambruso, the Manager, Administrative & Financial & Chief Financial Officer at Amref Health Africa, executes the integration of administrative workflows with core financial management systems. Ambruso oversees the daily operational efficiency of the organization, ensuring that internal processes support the delivery of health services and solutions. By streamlining administrative procedures, the Manager, Administrative & Financial & Chief Financial Officer enhances the productivity of teams working on human resources for health initiatives. This leadership role involves managing internal infrastructure and ensuring that financial resources align with administrative requirements. Francis Ambruso coordinates with various departments to maintain operational excellence and fiscal transparency. Through the implementation of improved management systems, Ambruso supports the organization's ability to scale its impact across diverse African regions. The Manager, Administrative & Financial & Chief Financial Officer ultimately drives organizational effectiveness, ensuring that administrative and financial functions work in harmony to advance the broader mission of health equity.