Dr Charles is Chief Executive Officer at the RBM Partnership to End Malaria, which brings together over 500 partners dedicated to eliminating the disease. His leadership is dedicated to putting malaria high on the global health agenda and pursuing interventions that holistically address the disease and the way it intersects with other factors such as climate, gender, poverty and inequity. He is passionate about coordinating malaria interventions, strengthening health systems and working with partners around the world to bring together the right tools to combat the disease.

A seasoned leader and medical doctor, Dr. Charles also served at the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for 17 years, where he was at the helm of strategically aligning the organisation's Africa vision to meet evolving needs. He is an ardent humanitarian and international diplomat who has led teams around the world to deliver diverse and impactful humanitarian and development programmes.