Global CEO Excellence 2017

CEO MONTHLY / GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2017 15 , AmericanHumane is committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being of animals. President & Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Robin Ganzert, discusses her passion for animals and how this has driven her to work tirelessly to ensure their safety and well-being. Best Animal Welfare Organisation CEO 2017 - Washington D.C. Metro Area American Humane is the United States’ first national humane organization and now oversees the protection of some 1 billion animals each year in communities, filmed entertainment, on farms and ranches, in disaster zones, and at zoos and aquariums around the world. Robin discusses her passion for supporting animals and how this drives her in her current role. “You cannot protect what you don’t love, and you cannot love what you don’t know. In today’s times, many of us are removed from animals in our daily lives. My goal has been to use my skills to make a measurable difference for the world’s animals who enrich our lives and our world, ensuring that all species are around for future generations to protect and love. By working to integrate science and sentiment, ‘smart’ as well as ‘heart’ into everything we do, using best management and leadership practices, American Humane has expanded the delivery of direct services to the most vulnerable by nearly 1,000 percent in just seven years. We currently have the highest cost ratio of any national humane organization, with 91.5 cents out of every dollar raised going directly into programs.” With new challenges and project opportunities arising frequently, Robin and her team at American Humane utilize a thorough process to evaluate and prioritize each undertaking, which she is keen to highlight. “Each time we consider taking on a new humane challenge, we consider first whether the effort is truly innovative and non-duplicative, and then determine whether we can make a significant difference in a measurable timeframe using the resources we have. To ensure the strongest possible program, we work collaboratively with independent scientists and other experts, who add many years of experience, provide additional perspective and leverage the valuable knowledge of our own in-house specialists. As the program grows, we carefully track metrics and outcomes, which shape the evolution of the work to maximize the humane ROI.” For those looking to succeed in the vital non-profit space, Robin is eager to emphasise the qualities which are essential to driving innovation and change. “Ultimately, flexibility, speed and adaptability are key to the success of non-profits today. But perhaps even more important is loving what you do, as it is truly the key to success in life and in work.” Company: American Humane Contact: Dr. Robin Ganzert Contact Email: [email protected] Address: 1400 16th Street NW - Suite 360, Washington, DC 20036, USA Phone: 001 800 227 4645 Web Address: www.AmericanHumane.org