Founder
His Late Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV was the founder of the Aga Khan Foundation and the Aga Khan Development Network and the 49th hereditary Imam (Spiritual Leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims. For him, one manifestation of his hereditary responsibilities was a deep engagement with development for more than 60 years.
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Chair
His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V is the 50th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, and the Chair of the Aga Khan Foundation and broader Aga Khan Development Network.
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Governance and Board of Directors
Ensuring a cohesive strategic direction, the Aga Khan Foundation’s governance structure is overseen by a Board of Directors.
The Board has overall statutory governance responsibility for the Foundation and maintains an active role in setting the Foundation’s strategy, ensuring its coherence with the direction and activities of the wider Aga Khan Development Network. The Board of Directors is led by His Highness the Aga Khan V and includes the following members:
- His Highness the Aga Khan V, Chair
- Prince Amyn Aga Khan
- Princess Zahra Aga Khan
- Jane Piacentini-Moore
- Alan Abela