Mark Suzman is the CEO of the Gates Foundation, where he leads the organization’s vision to create a world where every person has the opportunity to live a healthy, productive life. He is committed to building partnerships and ensuring the foundation's culture maximizes its global impact.
Growing up in apartheid South Africa instilled in Suzman a desire to address injustice and inequality. He began his career in journalism, working at the Johannesburg Star before joining the Financial Times.