As CEO of the global health charity, International Health Partners (IHP), Adele Paterson leads its work to increase access to essential healthcare products for vulnerable communities around the world.

Adele oversees a comprehensive range of health programmes that address various critical needs, including disaster response, mental health, cancer, non-communicable diseases, neglected tropical diseases, and primary healthcare.

Adele holds a degree in Economics and Politics and began her career as a political researcher, managing the parliamentary office of a UK government minister. Before joining IHP, Adele served as the head of policy for a financial trade association, and led Corporate Social Responsibility, fundraising, and communications for a national regeneration charity, bringing a wealth of experience in strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Adele sits on the Board of the Anglican Communion Fund supporting the international ministry of the Archbishop of Canterbury in 165 countries.