Our Sectors
International Development
Executive search and leadership advisory for organisations tackling global development challenges
Supporting organisations across International Development, where great leadership hires directly impact delivery
Across conservation, global health, education, and economic development, we've helped organisations appoint leaders who deliver lasting impact.
From climate change and food security to health, education, and economic inclusion, organisations need leaders who will make sound decisions, build effective teams, and deliver results in demanding environments.
We support International Development organisations to make confident leadership appointments, assessing not only experience and technical expertise, but also leadership capability, cultural fit, and alignment with organisational values. The result is stronger hiring decisions and leaders who are equipped to succeed for the long term.
Our mandates span global, multi‑country programmes and locally led organisations operating across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas.
Leadership and functional expertise
We support leadership appointments across International Development including:
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Executive leadership and boards
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Country and regional leadership
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Programmes and operations
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Finance, governance and risk
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Partnerships and fundraising
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Monitoring, evaluation and learning
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Explore our experience, approach and recent assignments across international development.
Meet our International Development specialists
Our International Development team combines sector expertise with a rigorous, hands-on search approach. Every search is delivered in-house, helping organisations identify leaders whose experience, leadership style, and values align with your mission.
Marta Koczorowska
Senior Partner
- marta@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +44 2038 000 218
- Marta Koczorowska
Marta has over a decade of experience in executive search and recruitment, including leading the European Executive Search function of a multinational talent brand. She has worked with organisations across the EMEA region to address strategic resource planning needs and to identify, engage and appoint critical talent.
She is experienced in supporting organisations through change and is committed to building cultures of continuous improvement. Marta is also passionate about the role recruitment can play in advancing diversity, inclusion and equity, and in sharing best practice across the profession.
Outside work, she has a strong interest in social science, culture and design. Marta holds a BA in Cultural Studies from the University of Warsaw.
"I believe recruitment positively impacts both individuals and the wider society. At Millar Cameron, I co-create a successful and purposeful organisation that ensures we contribute to this. Thanks to the passion, commitment and professionalism of our team, we continue to make a positive difference."
Grace Galaty
Senior Consultant
- grace.galaty@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +254 20 5038443
- Grace Galaty
Grace has over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition across Africa and Asia, with expertise in executive search, leadership recruitment and workforce planning. At Millar Cameron, she supports mission-driven organisations in developing effective recruitment strategies and appointing talent across leadership and operational roles.
She has worked with international NGOs, social enterprises and corporate organisations, and is experienced in building recruitment frameworks, improving hiring processes and aligning talent strategy with organisational priorities. She has also led large-scale hiring initiatives, including a recruitment project that supported significant workforce growth for a fast-scaling social enterprise.
Grace is known for her data-driven and market-informed approach, as well as her commitment to diversity, inclusion and sustainable hiring practices. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her family, supports climate action initiatives, and is an active CrossFit athlete.
"I am proud to be part of a company that empowers organisations to fulfil their mission by purposefully cultivating their greatest asset: exceptional talent."
Silvia Tikani
Senior Consultant
- silvia.tikani@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +254 20 5038446
- Silvia Tikani
Silvia is an experienced talent acquisition specialist with a focus on search and selection. She has managed end-to-end recruitment assignments, including designing search strategies, identifying leadership, managerial and technical talent, conducting pre-screening and technical evaluation, and preparing longlists and shortlists.
She has supported the placement of executive and mid-level managers across a range of sectors, including international development, financial services, FMCG and aviation.
Before moving into executive search, Silvia worked in the banking sector as an HR Generalist and also gained experience in the not-for-profit sector. She holds an MSc in Human Resources Management and Organisation from the London School of Economics and Political Science, as well as a BSc in Economics and Business Management.
"Working in the executive search space is very rewarding, it is a privilege to work with various organisations to address their talent needs."
Diana Mwai
Associate Consultant
- diana.mwai@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +254 20 5038442
- Diana Mwai
Diana is a resourceful and creative recruitment and HR professional who supports searches across the social impact, technology and financial services sectors. She combines strategic insight with diligent research to help organisations identify and appoint the right talent.
Based in Millar Cameron’s Nairobi office, Diana is known for building strong relationships, keeping close to market trends and adapting hiring approaches to changing business needs.
She holds a BA in Psychology, with a minor in Spanish, and brings a combination of analytical thinking, cultural awareness and technical expertise to her work.
"Partnering with clients focused on Africa means unlocking a continent of untapped potential - where talent, innovation, and resilience drive global excellence."
Freya Wallace
Consultant
- freya.wallace@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +44 1865 536708
- Freya Wallace
Freya joined Millar Cameron in 2025 after several years working in the translation department of a global professional services firm. She specialises in international collaboration and works closely with colleagues and clients across different markets to support clear, effective and cohesive communication.
Her understanding of language and culture, combined with strong project management skills, enables her to build effective relationships and deliver tailored support across a range of international contexts.
Based in Millar Cameron’s Oxford office, Freya holds an MA in Modern Languages from the University of Oxford, as well as an MA in Translation and Interpreting. She speaks English, French, German and Italian.
"I am driven by the privilege of partnering with organisations across the globe to identify exceptional leaders and help create meaningful, lasting impact to both individuals and the broader mission."
Tom Jeffes
Senior Partner
- tom.jeffes@millarcameron.com
- Phone
- +44 2038 000 304
- Tom Jeffes
Tom is a Senior Partner at Millar Cameron, leading international executive search mandates across the food and agriculture, natural resources, climate, development finance and impact investing sectors. He works globally with multinational corporations, private equity firms, development finance institutions, family-owned businesses and industrial companies to appoint senior executives and board members.
He has over a decade of experience in executive search and leadership recruitment, advising clients on retained search assignments, board appointments, succession planning and confidential strategic hires. His work is focused at Executive Committee and Board level, with particular experience in CEO, Managing Director, CFO, COO and investment leadership appointments, as well as board and non-executive roles.
Tom has completed searches across more than 40 countries and has particularly deep networks in Europe, Asia and Africa, alongside significant experience across North and South America. His work spans both growth-oriented and established organisations operating in complex international markets. He holds a degree in History from the University of Reading.
"I feel truly privileged to play a role where I can have a real and positive impact partnering with clients to find solutions to their critical leadership problems."
Why organisations choose Millar Cameron
Our work spans the full breadth of International Development, from Sustainability and Food Systems to Global Health, Education and Economic Development.
We combine deep insight with rigorous assessment, and a hands-on search approach to help clients make confident hiring decisions.
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Every search delivered by our in-house team
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Deep expertise across International Development and related sectors
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Global reach with strong regional networks
I felt you immersed yourself in my shoes - absorbed what we needed and then helped us find the talent that was necessary. With bigger firms, you feel like one client among many. With Millar Cameron, I felt they had the time and space to really hear me. They punched above their weight in all areas, with strong results to show.
Our partnership with Millar Cameron has consistently delivered exceptional leadership talent that is driving transformational organization impact. They don't just fill roles, they invest time understanding our strategic direction and culture. What sets Millar Cameron apart is their collaborative, flexible approach, and genuine commitment to finding the right fit, not just the fastest placement. Their responsiveness and ability to work within our existing processes has made them trusted advisors in our leadership development strategy.
Two things differentiated Millar Cameron from other search firms. First, from the outset they invested time to deeply understand our organisation and our needs. These conversations helped shape our own thinking, and the resulting brief for the role was better than anything we could have written ourselves. Second, their candidate research and due diligence was exceptional. We were expecting a list of great candidates with CVs. What we received was a detailed, comprehensive summary of each candidate that aided and accelerated our search process.
Our team had a great experience working with Millar Cameron through a challenging search. They are knowledgeable about the market, provided strong candidates and led a very smooth process from end to end. We've just filled the role and we're already looking to engage Millar Cameron on another upcoming search.
I wholeheartedly recommend Millar Cameron for their great level of service. We were provided with excellent communication, attention to detail, knowledge and support throughout the recruitment process. Millar Cameron delivered on their promises, and working with their highly professional team was truly a pleasure.
Millar Cameron connected us with outstanding local talent in two African markets - individuals we likely would never have discovered on our own. Their deep understanding of the leadership landscape across mission-driven institutions and sectors was invaluable. The process was seamless from start to finish, and the quality of candidates was excellent. We would gladly work with them again.
We have worked with Millar Cameron on several occasions for senior expert roles, group, and executive-level positions. We engaged with them on an executive search process to support our hire of a Group General Counsel & Head Corporate Affairs. They provided a strong partnership for the search, demonstrating extensive market knowledge and key process management.
We all receive countless messages from recruitment agencies on LinkedIn, but one in particular truly caught my attention. I decided to reply, and from that moment on, everything moved forward in an exceptionally smooth and professional way. The process was clear, efficient, and refreshingly human. That is how I met Millar Cameron, an encounter that became a key turning point in the success of my career.
The Millar Cameron team not only identified exceptional candidates from a range of (often unique) backgrounds, but were also able to pre-empt the strengths and concerns we would see in each candidate, and act as a thought partner throughout the decision making process.
Millar Cameron efficiently sourced a shortlist of excellent candidates whose profiles were closely aligned with our requirements, and played a critical role in the onboarding of the preferred individual.
Millar Cameron always acted professionally and were able to swiftly identify talent and successfully represent Pula through this search whilst also ensuring the candidates were both well briefed and had a positive candidate experience. On the basis of this engagement, I’d have no hesitation in recommending Millar Cameron as a strategic recruitment partner.
We are happy to find professionals who understand the kind of work we are doing. Millar Cameron’s professionalism was evident in managing the candidates through the process.
IFU had a mandate to nominate two board members as part of its investments and decided to go for external NEDs. We selected Millar Cameron due to a combination of reputation and relationship. The process of working with Millar Cameron was overall very professional, the communication was fluent, and the consultants were always very responsive. I would be extremely happy to work with Millar Cameron again.
Outsourcing to Millar Cameron became an easy decision for us here at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare. We found them to be incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, thorough and professional. They clearly outlined their recruitment strategy, methodologies and delivered within the agreed timeframes.
I really, really appreciate the work you and your team are doing in recruitment support. It’s been a while since I worked with a recruitment consultant as efficient, hands on, timely, professional..…all good things. I now don’t have to think about following up with you or your team to ensure work is being done, it’s a refreshing experience. Thank you!
Our confidence in Millar Cameron’s executive search capabilities and their intricate understanding of the local dynamics through their Kenya office has led us to engage with them on several other searches. We would highly recommend them to any organisation looking to find senior and engaged business leaders across sub-Saharan Africa.
Supporting sound leadership decisions
In International Development, every leadership decision shapes lives. We help identify leaders who can:
Deliver
In complex and fragile environments
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Trusted partnerships across diverse stakeholders
Lead
Growth, change, and transformation
Strengthen
Governance and financial oversight
Balance
Donor priorities with operational realities
Translate
Global strategy into local delivery
Case studies
Explore examples of how organisations have partnered with Millar Cameron to address recruitment, leadership and talent challenges.
A trusted partner for International Development leaders
If you're seeking a trusted International Development executive search partner we would be delighted to support you.