Geoff Loane
Chair of the Board – Independent
Geoff has extensive experience in humanitarian protection and assistance, serving as Head of Delegation for the ICRC in various countries including Kenya, Uganda, Serbia, Washington and the UK. His primary focus was liaison with governments and armed groups to negotiate and facilitate the delivery of protection and assistance. In his final role as Head of Education for the ICRC, he worked to ensure continuity of education during conflict. Geoff has spoken and written widely on humanitarian assistance, addressing both civilian and military audiences and exploring the unintended consequences of humanitarian assistance. He now works as a mediator with paramilitary groups in Northern Ireland. Geoff lives on the Atlantic coast of Ireland and continues to indulge in his lifelong passion for travel.
