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Sharam Kohan
Interim President & CEO





On behalf of the ICET’s Boards of Directors, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Sharam Kohan as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, following the departure of President & CEO Katie Brennan.


Dr. Kohan has extensive experience working in nonprofits, including grant writing, budget development, media and communications, and program development and implementation. He has been extremely active in civil and human rights.


We are excited that Dr. Kohan has agreed to serve in this capacity as we continue implementing our transition plan to find a permanent executive staff leader. ICET is committed more than ever to building upon our recent successes and working to achieve true, full lived equality for all people. Thank you for your support and we look forward to working with you over the next few weeks, months, and years as we continue to build a fair, safe, and inclusive World.


Luca Baumgartner

Chairman Board of Directors

Geneva, Switzerland



International Coalition to End Torture



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