Ravi Tripptrap is the Executive Director of Malteser International Americas. Mr. Tripptrap is an experienced director, manager and administrator in the field of humanitarian aid in Latin America, the Caribbean, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Over the past 14 years, he has worked for Malteser International coordinating multiple emergency relief and development projects in 12 countries worldwide, including Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar and Cambodia, as well as at Malteser International’s Headquarters in Germany.

As Executive Director, Mr. Tripptrap spearheaded the launch of Malteser International Americas in the United States. He is currently responsible for the strategic planning, vision and guidance of the organization in the Western Hemisphere.

In 2013, Mr. Tripptrap received the Silver Medal of Merit from the Sovereign Order of Malta for his outstanding service to Malteser International. He has a Master of Geography and Anthropology from the University of Cologne. Before joining Malteser International, Mr. Tripptrap worked on projects for the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and European Union, and performed community service for the German Caritas. He currently lives with his wife and two children in Greenwich, CT.