Dr. Bilguissou Balde
Global Managing Partner
Professional Background
Dr. Bilguissou Balde is a senior global health executive and the Global Managing Partner of Novantum Advisory Group, with over 15 years of experience leading transformative initiatives across international development, reproductive access and rights, humanitarian systems, and institutional development. She previously served as Chief of Staff at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and as Regional Director at Ipas, among other roles, where she designed and led multi-million-dollar, multi-country programs, strengthening health systems in fragile states.
Areas of Expertise
Global Health and International Development
Strategic Planning and Governance
Complex Humanitarian Emergency Response
Advocacy and Policy Influence
Diplomacy and Negotiation
Risk Management & Accountability
Health Systems Strengthening
Fundraising and Donor Relations
Multistakeholder Partnerships & Institutional Coordination
Advisory Board Engagement
Career Highlights
Strengthened organizational leadership, governance, and operational readiness for an African Union continental health agency with 500+ cross-functional teams across member states.
Led cross-organizational alignment and executive coordination, accelerating leadership decision-making by 30% and enabling timely engagement with donors, partners, and multilateral stakeholders.
Coordinated donor and partner networks during regional health emergencies, ensuring rapid deployment of resources and reinforcing trust with institutional and philanthropic funders.
Oversaw crisis, security, and field mission coordination for senior leaders and external stakeholders, strengthening organizational credibility and preparedness in complex operating environments.
Led diplomatic engagements and strategic alliances with governments, multilateral partners, and private sector actors.
Incubated a first-of-its-kind regional feminist health secretariat advancing SRHR and gender equity.
Education
Doctorate in Medicine
Master of Business Administration
Master in Public Health
Advanced training in diplomacy, strategy, and humanitarian action
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