Chief Executive
Prospectus is delighted to announce the appointment of Mohamed Osman as Chief Executive of Spring Impact. He first joined the organisation in 2020 as UK Director, developing and leading the UK’s office strategy and operations, as well as overseeing a portfolio of domestic and international projects.
Spring Impact is a global non-profit on a mission to scale social impact, so that great ideas change more lives. It partners with mission-driven charities, social enterprises and funders tackling the toughest social problems around the world – from homelessness to extreme poverty.
Mohamed has 20 years of experience of building partnerships, implementing and scaling programs in global health, social enterprise and humanitarian assistance across 25 countries. Previously Global Grants Director at Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), Mohamed spent a decade growing the Foundation to become one of the foremost independent AIDS charities in the world.
He succeeds Dan Berelowitz, Spring Impact’s Founder and outgoing Chief Executive. Commenting on the transition, Dan Berelowitz, said:
“I am extraordinarily proud of all that the Spring Impact team has achieved over the last 10 years. After a decade and so many wonderful stories and successes, it is now the right moment for others to take the mission to the next level.
I couldn’t be more thrilled to be succeeded by Mohamed Osman, whose impressive experience in leading and creating high-level programmes and partnerships has been making social change happen for the last 20 years. Mohamed’s strategic and impact-driven leadership will undoubtedly take Spring Impact’s mission forward with great success, leading it to thrive into its next decade and beyond.”
Reflecting on his appointment, Mohamed said:
“I am delighted and honoured to have been appointed as Spring Impact’s CEO and drive its global strategy to increase the reach and effectiveness of nonprofits everywhere. I am deeply passionate about ensuring that the impact of nonprofit organisations around the world can change more lives.
The rate at which social problems are accelerating needs to be met at scale with significant, nimble, and resourceful responses. Spring Impact’s unique and reliable methodology, approach, and team is wholly dedicated to supporting the amazing social sector organisations and leaders out there whose work could help even more people.
Over the last 10 years, we’ve partnered with over 250 organisations looking to scale up and have a greater impact on the people and communities they serve. I am incredibly excited to lead this work going forward, and work with ambitious organisations and funders who seek to make a dent in the world’s most pressing social challenges.”