Gareth Crawford began his work with MSF in 2005 in Quetta, Pakistan, where his experience reinforced a commitment to principled humanitarian action rooted in growing up during the conflict in Northern Ireland. This background inspired a career spanning more than 20 years in humanitarian health, human rights, international development, and nonprofit leadership, leading programs globally and field missions across Asia and Africa.

He is currently Chief Operating Officer at Physicians for Human Rights, where he oversees organizational strategy, operations, finance, technology, human resources, legal and compliance functions, and organizational effectiveness in support of the organization's global human rights mission.

Gareth has held senior leadership roles with Doctors of the World, Save the Children, and Plan International. He served for eight years as President and CEO of the Carey Institute for Global Good, where he led significant organizational growth and expanded programs focused on education, refugee inclusion, and workforce development.

His experience includes executive leadership, governance, strategic planning, organizational transformation, fundraising, and managing complex international and mission-driven organizations.

Gareth holds a Master of Public Administration and an honors degree in Philosophy from the University of Liverpool. He was elected to the board in May 2026.