Penny Richards brings a wealth of experience in leadership and organizational development as FII Institute’s CEO. She was the founding CEO of the Aspen Institute in the UK, where she transformed a visionary concept into a dynamic organization, fostering a committed community of leaders across the UK and globally. Her distinguished career includes significant roles at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the BBC, where she served as Asia Bureau Chief Editor, overseeing news coverage for half the world’s population. Ms. Richards has also been the Chief Operating Officer for The Elders, a group of independent global leaders working together for peace and human rights.

Penny also sits on a number of non-profit organisation’s Boards and committees – including Medical Action Myanmar, Aspen Institute UK and ShelterBox.