Who we are
The Global Maritime Forum is an independent not-for-profit organisation committed to shaping the future of global seaborne trade. We focus on decarbonising the maritime industry and making life at sea more inclusive and appealing to people of all backgrounds.
We have created a community united by purpose. We discuss collective challenges – those that are too complex for any one stakeholder to solve – and work together to develop new solutions and recommendations for action. We do this by bringing together forward-thinking leaders and experts who, through dialogue, collaboration, and collective action, strive to increase sustainable long-term economic development and human well-being.
Catalyst for change
The maritime sector plays a crucial role in the global economy, and we believe it can be a catalyst for positive change. We strive to facilitate connections, spark ideas, and support concrete solutions that will help the international community reach its shared climate goals while promoting human welfare and dignity.
Our flagship event, the Annual Summit, is the global nexus for co-creating the ideas and actions that will propel the industry towards a better future. Convening key decision-makers from around the world in a different maritime capital each year, the Annual Summit has been the launchpad for several highly regarded initiatives, including the Getting to Zero Coalition, the All Aboard Alliance, and the Poseidon Principles.
Our other initiatives include the Sea Cargo Charter, the Neptune Declaration and other efforts aimed at improving operational efficiency and mobilising the next generation of maritime leaders.
Partners and funders
Since our inception in 2017, we have worked closely with our partners and the wider maritime community to develop and distribute research and insights, launched innovative projects, and hosted workshops that drive conversations and encourage collaboration, among a range of other activities.
The Global Maritime Forum is funded through a combination of grants and partner contributions. We operate independently of any outside influence and do not support individual technologies or companies.
Headquartered in Copenhagen, we are a dedicated team of around 45 staff members representing more than 15 different nationalities.
Meet our dedicated team
Johannah Christensen
Chief Executive Officer, Global Maritime ForumMichael Søsted
Managing Director, Head of Finance and Operations, Global Maritime ForumChristian Jacob Hansen
Director, Partnerships and Community Engagement, Global Maritime ForumIngrid Sidenvall Jegou
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Head of Annual Summit, Global Maritime ForumSusanne Justesen
Director, Human Sustainability, Global Maritime ForumRasmus Nord Jørgensen
Director, Communications, Global Maritime ForumJesse Fahnestock
Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime ForumMarieke Beckmann
Deputy Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime ForumRandall Krantz
Senior Advisor, Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime ForumLara Kamal
Senior Advisor, Global Maritime ForumLudovic Laffineur
Senior Policy Advisor, Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime ForumMorgane Graffion
ESG Lead, Transparency Secretariats, Global Maritime ForumElena Talalasova
Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, Global Maritime ForumSophie Deyon
Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, Policy & Government Engagement, Global Maritime ForumChristian Mortensen
Senior Finance Manager, Global Maritime ForumJustin Cremer
Senior Communications Manager, Editor, Global Maritime ForumMolly P. Hannon
Senior Communications Manager, PR and media, Global Maritime ForumAnna Rosenberg
Project Manager, Global Maritime ForumChristian Breenfeldt Andersen
Project Manager, Human Sustainability, Global Maritime ForumEleanor Criswell
Project Manager, Global Maritime ForumJudith Musau
Project Manager, Global Maritime ForumLena Faber
Project Manager, Global Maritime ForumLive Gilje
Community Manager, Global Maritime ForumMartine Siesbye
People and Culture Manager, Global Maritime ForumNathalie Kold-Hansen
Project Manager, Global Maritime ForumArron Welling
Project Manager, Global Maritime ForumFemke Spiegelenberg
Project Manager, Getting to Zero Coalition, Global Maritime ForumJemma Tracey
Content Manager, Global Maritime ForumJoe Boyland
Project Manager, Global Maritime ForumKatarina Hanova
Office Manager, Global Maritime ForumQue Dang
Grants and Partnerships Manager, Global Maritime ForumTrine Kirketerp-Møller
Communications Manager, Global Maritime ForumBianca Garvin
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime ForumHana Nguyenová
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime ForumIda Tang Mikkelsen
Project Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives and Annual Summit, Global Maritime ForumJuš Javornik
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime ForumLayla Chamilothoris
Junior Project Advisor, Global Maritime ForumRita Hjelm
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime ForumRoss Berridge
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime ForumAnika Tasnim Nishat
Project Assistant, Global Maritime ForumAninda Annissa
Project Assistant, Global Maritime ForumKasper Hassing Huge
Community Assistant, Global Maritime ForumParnica Srimal
Project Assistant, Global Maritime ForumUliana Boiarchuk
Project Assistant, Global Maritime ForumUmme Jahan
Project Assistant, Global Maritime ForumOur partners
We collaborate with stakeholders from across the maritime value chain and beyond who share our ambition to drive change. With our valued partners at the core, we have created a community that is united by purpose and committed to sustainable long-term economic development and human well-being.