Jean-Philippe Marcoux is the CEO of Socodevi since 2019, leading an organization that supports cooperative development in approximately 20 countries worldwide. He brings more than 20 years of experience in international cooperation, humanitarian assistance and international development, including 15 years of field experience, primarily in Africa.
Throughout his career with organizations including Right To Play and Mercy Corps (now Prosper Global), he has led and overseen programs spanning sustainable agricultural development, food security, Climate change adaptation and mitigation, water and sanitation, women’s and youth economic empowerment, health, peacebuilding, access to justice for survivors of gender-based violence, and good governance. His experience combines strategic leadership, international program management and a strong understanding of development challenges across diverse cultural and institutional contexts. He has also served as an associate researcher with the Research Group on Mining Activities in Africa at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM).
Jean-Philippe holds a Master’s degree in International Politics and International Law from UQAM, a Certificate in Human Rights from the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg, and a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from the Université de Montréal.