Mary OakesCEO Opportunity International UK

Mary first joined Opportunity International as Deputy Chief Executive, but is now our Chief Executive. A professional fundraiser for over 20 years, Mary joins Opportunity International from Innovista International where she was Director of Fundraising and Communications. Prior to that she has been Associate Director for Leadership Giving for Habitat for Humanity (EMEA), and Head of Philanthropy at World Vision, Fundraising Manager at CMS and a Partnership Fundraiser at Tearfund. She is also a trustee of Embrace the Middle East.

Motivated by her strong Christian faith, Mary is committed to building strategic relationships and strong organisations to impact people living in poverty or disadvantage.