Marta Foresti Email Address

Managing Director

Overseas Development Institute (ODI) is an independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues.

I am an established leader with extensive experience in global and national policy making and delivery. I have in depth knowledge and practice of institutional leadership, policy advisory work, applied research, strategy development and public affairs. With networks in a range of public and private organisations, my career spans from research and analysis to working at the heart of government, in management and leadership positions in think tanks and international NGOs. I have an excellent track record of business development and a significant capacity to influence decision-making at the highest level.