Chris Kirby is a strategic, big-picture thinker with a passion for stakeholder engagement and innovative problem-solving. An embedded consultant at the Gates Foundation for the last 5 years, he has been involved in the introduction of cutting-edge health solutions in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, partnering with public and private sectors to scale maternal nutrition interventions and champion gender equality. He has held leadership roles in philanthropic and government contexts and applies design thinking and collective impact approaches to create sustainable change across diverse communities. Chris holds a BA in Social and Cultural Geography from University College London and draws on experience spanning corporate, NGO, and government sectors to drive inclusive, systems-focused innovation.