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Meet our dedicated team
Johannah is responsible for leading the organisation and working with the board and leadership team to deliver on the Global Maritime Forum’s vision and strategy.Johannah Christensen
Chief Executive Officer, Global Maritime Forum
Michael is accountable for the day-to-day management of the foundation, overseeing the successful implementation of organisational policy, developing strategic plans, and maintaining an effective team and organisation.Michael Søsted
Managing Director, Head of Finance and Operations, Global Maritime Forum
Christian leads the community team and is responsible for building and mobilising a strong community of companies, organisations, funders, and partners to engage in and support our initiatives, including the Annual Summit.Christian Jacob Hansen
Director, Partnerships and Community Engagement, Global Maritime Forum
Ingrid is responsible for the successful delivery of the Annual Summit and for incubating new initiatives and projects in line with the Global Maritime Forum's mission.Ingrid Sidenvall Jegou
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Head of Annual Summit, Global Maritime Forum
Susanne leads the human sustainability programme, setting out to develop impactful and ambitious global standards for the safety, health, inclusion, and well-being of everyone impacted by maritime supply chains.Susanne Justesen
Director, Human Sustainability, Global Maritime Forum
Rasmus is responsible for the output of the communications team and the team's well-being. His focus is on strategy and making all the pieces fit while helping the team reach its goals and targets.Rasmus Nord Jørgensen
Director, Communications, Global Maritime Forum
Jesse leads the decarbonisation work at the Global Maritime Forum.Jesse Fahnestock
Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Marieke helps lead the decarbonisation portfolio and oversees the industry action team.Marieke Beckmann
Deputy Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Martine leads our people and culture efforts.Martine Siesbye
Head of People and Culture, Global Maritime Forum
Randall supports the operational efficiency work and advises on broader decarbonisation strategy. He has also served as the facilitator for several Annual Summits.Randall Krantz
Senior Advisor, Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Bobby oversees the industry action team’s engagement with stakeholder-led initiatives like green corridors to implement concrete early-mover steps towards decarbonisation. Bobby Hao Chen
Team Lead, Industry Action, Global Maritime Forum
Morgane leads the secretariats for our three transparency initiatives, along with her team. She focuses on strategic development, relationships with signatories/prospects, operations, representation, and ESG support.Morgane Graffion
ESG Lead, Transparency Secretariats, Global Maritime Forum
Sophie leads our decarbonisation team's efforts within policy and government engagement. She also advises on our three transparency initiatives.Sophie Deyon
Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, Policy & Government Engagement, Global Maritime Forum
Lara spearheads the advancement of key aspects of the Singapore-Rotterdam Green and Digital Corridor, leading industry engagement to facilitate the development and implementation of innovative commercial structures.Lara Kamal
Senior Advisor, Global Maritime Forum
Ludovic provides expert advice and guidance to the organisation’s leadership on policy, strategy, technical matters, and other areas of expertise. Ludovic Laffineur
Senior Advisor, Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Elena oversees our portfolio of analytical work for decarbonising shipping. Together with her team, she provides insights for the sector’s energy transition, from progress on green corridors to the role of governments.Elena Talalasova
Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, Global Maritime Forum
Els leads our Global Opportunities workstream, which focuses on identifying, supporting, and collaborating on green shipping projects in the Global South.Eleanor Criswell
Senior Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Harpa is at the forefront of projects like Diversity@Sea and Diversifying Maritime Leadership, as well as other initiatives that focus on improving the safety and well-being of seafarers, specifically concerning contracts, wages, and family support.Harpa Hrönn Stefánsdóttir
Senior Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Jean-Baptiste ensures the Summit’s content, logistics, and people come together to give guests a clear horizon from which to navigate the maritime future. He also leads special initiatives.Jean-Baptiste Paquel
Senior Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Justin is responsible for editing all Global Maritime Forum communications, from long-form publications to newsletters and social media posts. He is also the team's point person for all video content. Justin Cremer
Senior Communications Manager, Editor, Global Maritime Forum
Mingo supports programme departments to pursue funding opportunities and translate programme ideas into concepts and proposals. She is also responsible for developing a harmonised approach to grants and project management.Mingo Heiduk
Senior Business Development & Grants Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Molly is the strategic communications advisor for all Global Maritime Forum programmes and initiatives. In addition to her role, she leads all PR efforts, working closely with the media to ensure visibility and impact. Molly P. Hannon
Senior Communications Manager, PR and Media Relations, Global Maritime Forum
Nicole is the interim lead for media relations and PR while Molly is on parental leave, working with a range of stakeholders to ensure maximum visibility and impact for all Global Maritime Forum programmes and initiatives.Nicole Schlichting
Senior Communications Manager, PR and Media (interim), Global Maritime Forum
Peggy is responsible for ensuring that financial plans and spending are supported by robust processes and aligned with the strategic direction of the Global Maritime Forum.Peggy Fouad
Senior Finance Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Anna works on decarbonisation projects in our industry action team, where she currently leads our work on the Australia-East Asia Iron Ore Green Corridor.Anna Rosenberg
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Arron works on industry action projects, such as green corridors, focusing on their commercialisation. He also leads the operational efficiency initiative and serves as the organisation's trusted shipping guru.Arron Welling
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Cecilia Gøth Ellefsen
Office Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Christian manages the All Aboard Alliance and the Future Maritime Leaders Network.Christian Breenfeldt Andersen
Project Manager, Human Sustainability, Global Maritime Forum
Femke is responsible for the Getting to Zero Coalition as well as the Coalition’s IMO Policy Action Group, an industry group that closely follows and supports IMO policy developments.Femke Spiegelenberg
Project Manager, Getting to Zero Coalition, Global Maritime Forum
Hana coordinates the work of the Diversity@Sea initiative, currently addressing systemic challenges like sexual misconduct and pregnancy at sea. She's also involved in our efforts to improve seafarers’ mental health and well-being.Hana Nguyenová
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Ida is responsible for researching into new areas towards developing and incubating new projects and programmes. She also works on the content and design of the Annual Summit and is responsible for identifying speakers.Ida Tang Mikkelsen
Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Annual Summit, Global Maritime Forum
Isabelle supports the decarbonisation team through research and analysis on a range of topics, such as zero-emission fuels and green corridors.Isabelle Chan
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Jasmine is responsible for the Global Maritime Forum’s approach to government engagement at the bilateral, regional, and multilateral levels, supporting various decarbonisation projects and programmes.Jasmine Bascombe
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Jemma is the content manager responsible for planning and executing content for the Global Maritime Forum's programmes and initiatives, covering everything from social media to newsletters and videos.Jemma Tracey Wandel
Content Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Joe produces research and analysis supporting our work on shipping decarbonisation. This has included work on green corridors, the business case for zero-emission ships, and supplying new fuels at ports.Joe Boyland
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Judith leads initiatives on the exploration of maritime book-and-claim systems for shipping decarbonisation. She also works on other industry action projects, such as green corridors.Judith Musau
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Juš is supporting the content development and design of the Annual Summit and the scoping and research of new potential initiatives of the Global Maritime Forum.Juš Javornik
Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives and Annual Summit, Global Maritime Forum
Muyue is responsible for engaging with Chinese and broader Asian stakeholders, with a focus on fostering strategic partnerships across the public and private sectors within China’s maritime industry.Muyue Qiu
Partnerships and Community Manager, Global Maritime ForumRikke Bisander Jacobsen
Community and Partnerships Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Rita is responsible for managing the Secretariat of the Poseidon Principles and Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance. She is the main point of contact for current and prospective members and facilitates the daily operation of both Associations. Rita Hjelm
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Sidsel manages partner relations and works to engage relevant stakeholders interested in joining the Global Maritime Forum community.
Sidsel Marie Nygaard
Partnerships and Community Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Trine is in charge of the Global Maritime Forum branding and visuals and is the resident Adobe Creative Suite master. She also lends her key eye to proofreading printed materials. Trine Kirketerp-Møller
Communications Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Zoë is a data analyst on the human sustainability team, transforming both quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights that drive understanding and impact.Zoë Sakura Ogahara
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Amalie coordinates the Secretariat of the Poseidon Principles and Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance. She is a point of contact for current and prospective members and supports daily operations.Amalie Owie
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Clara Sibony
Communications Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Felicia manages our global People & Culture operations, facilitating organisational alignment, optimising people processes, and supporting the strategic development and implementation of HR initiatives.
Felicia Jensen
Project Coordinator, People and Culture, Global Maritime Forum
Layla coordinates Getting to Zero Coalition activities, supports work pertaining to the Zero Emission Shipping Mission, and assists with global opportunity initiatives.Layla Chamilothoris
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Lena facilitates engagements on maritime decarbonisation with and between national government actors. She also works on exploring opportunities and strengthening the collaboration with countries in the Global SouthLena Depner
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Ross coordinates meetings, workshops, and reports for the Sea Cargo Charter and operational efficiency initiative. He works closely with stakeholders to improve reporting and drive emissions reduction in global shipping.Ross Berridge
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Umme helps manage financial processes and operational workflows. She also assists in people and culture activities and collaborates with the team to ensure smooth daily operations.Umme Jahan
Project Coordinator, Finance Controller, Global Maritime Forum
Fillip assists the Finance and Operations team and supports the day-to-day functioning of the office. His main focus is running administrative tasks and processes and acting as a point of contact for the department.
Fillip Huang
Project Assistant, Global Maritime Forum
Sebastiano is a PhD student at the University of Copenhagen, researching topics related to shipping decarbonisation and international trade from a legal perspective.Sebastiano Gianino
PhD Fellow/Student, Global Maritime Forum
Parnica assists in administering the Sea Cargo Charter, the Poseidon Principles, and the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance. Her focus is on governance, operations, and communications.