Charles Nelson

Director

Charles Nelson has more than 30 years of experience in health systems and international business leadership, with a focus on healthcare systems and organisations. He was Malaria Consortium’s Chief Executive for almost a decade taking leadership in 2013 and stepping down at the end of 2022. During his time with Malaria Consortium, Charles oversaw significant transformation in the organisation and under his leadership the charity established itself as a leading global non-profit in the prevention, treatment and control of malaria.

Prior to his work with Malaria Consortium, Charles was the International Director at Merlin, responsible for the delivery of health- and nutrition-focused aid to vulnerable populations in 16 countries. Before this, he worked as an independent consultant, as Global Head of Strategy and Markets Development for Mercer, and with McKinsey, focusing on the healthcare and not-for-profit sectors. A scientist by training, he began his career with 14 years in operations and logistics with, among others, L’Oreal, GlaxoSmithKline, Northern Foods and Nabisco, including the manufacturing and distribution of medical and food products.