New GARC Leadership

Introducing our new Chief Executive Officer: Dr Andre Coetzer

Dr Andre Coetzer, previously GARC’s Technical Director, has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of GARC. Andre has been working hands-on as part of the GARC team for over a decade. His passion for strengthening rabies elimination efforts in resource-limited countries has led him to build strategic partnerships across Africa and Asia. He is especially experienced in designing, implementing, and managing technology-driven solutions for the critical rabies elimination challenges that stakeholders face. Andre specializes in creating sustainable and scalable programs that make a lasting impact. By combining innovation, collaboration, and an in-depth understanding of local contexts, his main focus is on empowering stakeholders.

As the new CEO of GARC, Andre will continue to drive technological developments to ensure that we can continue to enhance our technical, informed by data, science-led approach. His passion, experience and dedication mark the beginning of a new chapter that will be marked by continued growth. 

Alongside the rest of the GARC team, Andre remains committed to ensuring that as an organization, we remain relevant in a changing world and continue to do what we do best: Working towards empowering communities to lead and sustain effective rabies elimination efforts.

Read more about other exciting changes at GARC here.