Michelle Gyles-McDonnough

At-a-Glance

Serves as the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of UNITAR.
An international development professional with expertise in international trade and development, democratic governance, and poverty reduction.
Focuses on climate change, disaster risk reduction, disaster management, and international humanitarian response.
Skilled in strategic visioning, strategic planning, and guiding implementation, with proven partnership and advocacy skills.

Biography

Michelle Gyles-McDonnough is the UN Assistant Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). She is recognized as an international development professional.

Her expertise spans several critical areas, including international trade and development, democratic governance, and poverty reduction. She also focuses on climate change, disaster risk reduction, disaster management, and international humanitarian response.