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A seasoned leader and gifted entrepreneur, Nate Mook knows what it takes to turn words into action and ideas into impact. From 2018 to 2022, he served as the first CEO of World Central Kitchen, transforming it into a global humanitarian force raising over $500 million annually alongside Chef Jos\u00e9 Andr\u00e9s. In 2025, he became CEO of All Hands & Hearts and co-founded the Hachiko Foundation to aid animals in Ukraine. Recognized as one of the world\u2019s most compelling voices on crisis leadership and humanitarian innovation, Mook has led frontline responses from war zones to natural disasters, mobilized billions in relief, and earned honors such as Ukraine\u2019s Order of Merit. With a background spanning technology, filmmaking, and nonprofit leadership, he combines diverse expertise to craft powerful stories that bring people together and drive meaningful change.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A seasoned leader and gifted entrepreneur, Nate Mook knows what it takes to turn words into action and ideas into impact. From 2018 to 2022, […]
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