Bill Gates shapes and approves foundation strategies, advocates for the foundation’s issues, and sets the organization’s overall direction.

Melinda Gates shapes and approves the foundation’s strategies, reviews results, and sets the overall direction of the organization.

Warren Buffett helps shape our vision and develop strategies to address some of the world’s most challenging inequities.

William H. Gates Sr. guides the vision and strategic direction of the foundation and serves as an advocate for the foundation’s key issues.

Mark Suzman leads the foundation's efforts to promote equity for all people around the world.

Carolyn Ainslie oversees finance and accounting, financial planning and analysis, risk and assurance, partner organizational effectiveness, the Strategic Investment Fund, and several special initiatives.

Connie Collingsworth leads many of the foundation’s operational functions including Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal, Global Security, and Grants and Contracts Services. She is also the foundation’s chief legal officer.

Lisa Alvarez-Calderón leads the human resources team and is responsible for developing and retaining an engaged, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

Dr. Chris Elias focuses on high-impact, sustainable solutions for people in developing countries.

Allan C. Golston leads the foundation’s efforts to advance student achievement for all young people in the United States.

Trevor Mundel leads the foundation’s efforts to develop high-impact interventions against the leading causes of death and disability in developing countries.

Rodger Voorhies is president of the Global Growth & Opportunity division.