DT Global is excited to announce the appointment of Neil Durnan as Senior Director of Operations for DT Global US. In this role, Neil will oversee US office operations, including contract management, facilities, administrative systems, IT, and the development and refinement of DT Global’s program management systems and processes from start-up to close-out.
By prioritizing project-office needs, fostering global coordination, and promoting a shared sense of urgency, Neil’s work is key in enhancing DT Global’s operational efficiency and elevating our global impact.
“Our programs prioritize flexibility and efficiency while ensuring excellence in delivery and I aim to apply this approach to our headquarters operations. Additionally, I am excited to continue the work of building One DT Global in coordination with my colleagues in APAC, Europe, the UK, and East Africa. Together we are working to leverage our shared strengths and chart a new course in international development,” Neil said. Before his appointment, Neil was part of the Program Effectiveness team, supporting projects in Kenya, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Sudan, and Uganda. He also instituted DT Global US’s quarterly performance review process, improving project performance across the company portfolio.
Neil draws upon over 17 years of experience implementing and managing international development programs in the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe, with an emphasis on stabilization, transition, and democracy and governance programming.
Neil has extensive remote management experience, including implementing programs from Turkey, Jordan, and Germany, in addition to program management and business development roles within the home office. He has implemented programs for several agencies such as USAID, including the Office of Transition Initiatives and Bureau for Global Health, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, US State Department, and National Endowment for Democracy.
He has been selected for this role because of his enthusiasm and commitment to enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of our programs while ensuring excellence in delivery. He is committed to creating a system that supports efficiency at the office and field levels, identifying and addressing any bottlenecks.
“Global coordination is a differentiator for DT Global. I have been focusing on that since starting this new role and will continue to do so,” said Neil.
