Esther Ruiter is the Head of Growth and Strategy at Africa Health Business (AHB), where she leads the organization’s strategic direction and drives partnership development across the continent. In her role, she is responsible for identifying emerging opportunities, designing scalable and sustainable health initiatives, and catalyzing impactful public-private collaborations. Esther plays a critical role in shaping AHB’s long-term growth trajectory and ensuring the organization remains at the forefront of innovation and thought leadership in Africa’s health sector. Her work supports stakeholders in navigating complex and rapidly evolving health systems, with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes for women, children, and underserved communities.