Sanny Jegillos (Philippines) is a seasoned disaster risk management expert with over 40 years of international experience working with the United Nations and various humanitarian organizations. He has led numerous disaster reduction and recovery initiatives across Asia-Pacific, providing policy advice, training, and strategic direction to governments and organizations.

Sanny's expertise spans a wide range of countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam, Vanuatu, and more. His extensive fieldwork has involved supporting national governments in developing disaster management strategies, coordinating early recovery efforts, and conducting comprehensive risk assessments.

Specializing in disaster risk reduction, post-disaster recovery, and resilience-building, Sanny has played a key role in developing national strategies, managing large-scale disaster response programs, and formulating policies to strengthen institutional capacities. His work has been instrumental in addressing climate risks, loss and damage and enhancing data governance for disaster management.

With a hands-on training and capacity development approach, Sanny has designed and led various international training programs focused on disaster preparedness, risk governance, and community-based approaches. His practical experience and deep policy knowledge make him a trusted advisor for organizations aiming to build resilient systems and respond effectively to crises.

Sanny has an advanced degree in Emergency Management from Charles Sturt University (Australia).