Marek Stys
Emergency Director
People in Need, Czech Republic
Marek Stys is Emergency Director and a member of the executive management team of People in Need (PIN), one of the largest humanitarian and development organisations in Central and Eastern Europe. Over more than 20 years with PIN, he has held leadership roles in major humanitarian responses, including in Afghanistan, Syria, Ukraine, and Ethiopia.
Based at PIN’s headquarters in Prague since 2011, Marek oversees the organisation’s global emergency operations and security framework, while contributing to humanitarian policy, advocacy, partnerships, and strategic positioning at the international level.
His experience combines frontline operational leadership in complex and insecure environments with organisational management, coordination, and strategic engagement. As a member of the VOICE Board, Marek is also committed to strengthening the representation and contribution of Central and Eastern European NGOs within the European humanitarian community.
