Cologne. As of April 1, 2024, Kees Zevenbergen (63) will take over the position of Program Director at Malteser International. Born in the Netherlands, he is a proven expert in international development cooperation: in addition to working in various countries in Africa and Asia, he has held both advisory and management positions for international non-governmental organizations as well as for actors in the government and private sector. Most recently, Kees Zevenbergen was CEO of the Dutch Christian organization Cordaid.
"I am very much looking forward to becoming part of the Malteser International team. I see great strength and potential in the organization as the Order of Malta's relief agency for the common good and as a member of the worldwide family of faith-inspired people and organizations. I hope to make my humble contribution in the years to come."
In his role as Program Director at Malteser International, Kees Zevenbergen will be responsible, among other things, for the implementation and monitoring of existing programs and the further development of Malteser International's portfolio.