The IREX Board of Trustees has appointed Aleksander (Aleks) Dardeli as the organization’s next President and CEO, effective September 1, 2025.
Aleks returns to IREX with a bold vision for the future, along with the strategic agility and steady leadership to reimagine possibilities and chart new paths forward. As a former Executive Vice President of IREX, he led the expansion of the organization’s global footprint, catalyzed innovation, strengthened management systems, and oversaw the strategic partnership with Development Gateway, a mission-aligned venture. He rejoins IREX after serving as Chief Operating Officer at Save the Children, where he oversaw strategy, planning, transformation initiatives, and organizational performance.