About me
Pape Amadou Gaye is a leading figure in public health and international development. With over 40 years' experience, he has established himself as a visionary leader, committed to social justice, health equity and the empowerment of local actors in Africa.
Of Senegalese origin, he began his career with the US Peace Corps, before working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Los Angeles Olympic Committee. He holds an MBA from the University of California at Los Angeles, which reinforces his ability to combine strategy, leadership and action in the field.
In 1986, he joined IntraHealth International, rising through the ranks to become Chairman and CEO in 2004. For over 15 years, he led this global organisation, overseeing healthcare projects in more than 40 countries. His vision focuses on strengthening human resources in health, the resilience of systems and the importance of community players in public policy. In particular, he has contributed to the development of the Capacity Project and CapacityPlus and played a role in global responses to health crises such as the Ebola epidemic.
After leaving IntraHealth in 2020, Pape Amadou Gaye returned to Senegal with a clear ambition: to accelerate local sovereignty in development. He founded the Baobab Institute for Health and Development, a pan-African not-for-profit organisation that puts African expertise at the heart of solutions for the continent.
