Remo Gesu

Remo Gesù is a senior executive at Helvetas, a Swiss non-governmental organization focused on international development and cooperation. Here are some key details about his role and experience:

Current Position

Remo Gesù currently serves as:

• Head of International Programmes (IP) at Helvetas23
• Deputy Executive Director of Helvetas2

He holds these positions jointly with Barbara Dietrich, who is also a Director of International Cooperation at Helvetas.4

Experience and Expertise

Remo Gesù brings extensive experience to his role:

• He has been with Helvetas for 19 years, having joined the organization in 2005.3
• Overall, he has 35 years of experience in the field of international development.2

Responsibilities

As Head of International Programmes and Deputy Executive Director, Remo Gesù is involved in overseeing and managing Helvetas' international development projects. Some of his work includes:

• Overseeing South-South cooperation initiatives, such as the transfer of bridge-building technology and expertise from Nepal to Ethiopia.1
• Providing insights on development challenges and Helvetas' approaches to addressing them, as evidenced by his comments on the demand for infrastructure in rural areas of developing countries.1

Remo Gesù's leadership contributes significantly to Helvetas' efforts in international development, particularly in areas such as infrastructure improvement and knowledge transfer between countries in the Global South.