Robert Scherpbier is a global public health expert, who has extensive experience in improving maternal, child and adolescent health services for vulnerable and poor communities. He aims to use implementation research and health information systems to support evidence informed decision making and improving health outcomes and health systems. As a Senior Health Specialist on Implementation Research to the Global Financing Facility housed at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington DC, Robert works with GFF countries providing leadership and technical guidance for the evidence based design, implementation, and financing of priority reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health, and nutrition programmes. Prior to moving to Washington DC, Robert served UNICEF China as Chief Health, Nutrition & Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, WHO in various country-, regional- and headquarter- level roles, and the Ghana Ministry of Health as District Director of Health Services. Trained as a medical doctor and in international health and tropical medicine, Robert Scherpbier is a results orientated team player, strategic thinker, and practical manager, who learns from his colleagues and motivates them to excel. His family and friends are a source of constant inspiration and joy.