Jitze Kramer

Resource Mobilisation Advisor

Jitze serves as Advisor for Resource Mobilisation for the Global Surgery Foundation. He brings more than 20 years of international experience in brand leadership, strategic communications, and philanthropy engagement, with a strong track record in advancing access to surgical healthcare worldwide.

Before joining the Foundation, Jitze served as Vice President of Global Branding & Corporate Communication at Mercy Ships International, where he unified brand positioning, marketing, and operations across 16 national offices. Under his leadership, the organisation achieved a twelvefold increase in brand visibility (USD 650 million value) and a 52% increase in revenue, supporting the expansion of surgical services in some of the world’s most underserved regions.

Jitze’s expertise spans brand strategy, donor engagement, marketing, and team development. He works closely with high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and partners to mobilise resources in support of the Foundation’s vision: to accelerate and expand surgical, obstetrical, and anaesthesia care for better health for all.

Jitze is based in Lausanne, Switzerland.