Organizational Structure

IHE [WAHH]

Level 0: Governance and Strategic Vision

Board of Trustees

  • 9–11 members, with 1/3 rotation every 3 years.
  • Mandatory Composition: Representatives of WAHH, WHO/UNICEF (observers), major philanthropists, world-class scientists, and one or two “Grand Emissaries.”
  • Authorities: Approval of Strategy-2035, ethical protection of the brand, appointment/removal of the Rector, and approval of the annual budget and key impact KPIs.

International Scientific and Ethical Council (Consultative body)

External experts (Harvard, LSHTM, WHO Collaborating Centres, etc.).


Level 1: Global Executive Leadership (Global HQ, Bern, Switzerland + Virtual Office)

Rector (CEO & President)

  • The public face, diplomatic level. Reports to the Board of Trustees.

Three Vice-Rectors (C-level team):

  1. Vice-Rector for Academic Standards and Competencies (Chief Academic Officer)
    • Owner of the “Spiral Competency Model” (Agent → Envoy → Master → Grand Emissary).
    • Curriculum development, accreditation, quality control, and Scientific Advisory Board.
    • Digital Academy (LMS + AI Tutor).
  2. Vice-Rector for Operations, Networks, and Technology (Chief Operations & Network Officer)
    • Scaling of regional hubs.
    • Logistics of field programs and internships.
    • Owner of the HEI digital ecosystem (LMS, Impact Map, CRM, Blockchain Certificate Registry).
  3. Vice-Rector for Finance, Sustainability, and Partnerships (CFO + Chief Partnership Officer)
    • Diversified model: 50% grants/philanthropy, 30% corporate programs (B2B wellness & corporate emissaries), 15% membership fees and micro-crowdfunding, 5% internal social enterprises.
    • ESG and impact investments.

Level 2: Central Functional Directorates (Centers of Excellence)

  1. Directorate of Methodology and Accreditation (Center of Excellence)
    • Development of the three-level modules + continuous content updates.
    • Certification and Registry of Emissaries.
    • Database of best practices + AI case analysis.
  2. Directorate of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Impact (M&E Impact) — Core critical block
    • Unified KPI system (DALYs averted, reach, behavioral changes, systemic shifts).
    • Independent external evaluations every 2 years.
    • Real-time Impact Dashboard for donors.
  3. Independent Ethical Committee (Separate legal entity reporting directly to the Board)
    • Autonomous status.
    • Code of conduct, oath, whistleblowing, and revocation of status.
    • Ethical expertise for all major projects.
  4. Directorate of Communications, Brand, and External Relations
    • “Stories of Change” (podcasts, documentaries, scientific storytelling).
    • “Gold Standard” strategy in public health.
  5. Directorate of Strategic Foresight and Innovations
    • Trend monitoring (longevity, AI in healthcare, climate and health, neuroscience).
    • Piloting breakthrough approaches.
    • Idea factory for future Master programs.

Level 3: Regional Hubs (8–10 hubs by 2030)

  • Regional Director (Authority over adaptation and local fundraising).
  • Hub Team: Learning & Field Coordinator, M&E Specialist (local), Partnership Manager.
  • Model: “Global standards + 30–40% local adaptation.”

Level 4: Execution Network and Field of Activity

  • Program Curators / Cohort Coordinators (Master level).
  • Mentors (Key resource). Mandatory pedagogical training + annual supervision.
  • Emissaries (Agent → Envoy → Master → Grand).
  • Local Nodes (Community Nodes) — Schools, clinics, NGOs, corporate wellness centers.