Arjan Hehenkamp brings over 30 years of experience in international humanitarian assistance, combining extensive fieldwork with senior leadership roles. He began his career with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Somalia, Sudan, and Afghanistan, later serving as Emergency Coordinator, Country Director, Operations Director, and ultimately General Director, overseeing strategy and multi-country operations.
After MSF, he became Deputy General Director at Stichting Vluchteling, contributing to programme development and organisational strategy. He then joined the International Rescue Committee (IRC) as Senior Humanitarian Advisor on access in complex environments and most recently served as Sudan Crisis Lead, overseeing cross-border operations.
Arjan specialises in strategic leadership in high-risk contexts, humanitarian access, and organisational development. He has board experience, including with War Child, and currently serves on the board of CARE Nederland. He holds degrees in Development Economics and Anthropology.
