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
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Johannah Christensen
Chief Executive Officer, Global Maritime Forum![Michael Søsted web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/6I1HK2jVXwLDxQf3m0jsH7/461d09a3e564e2dcd84a3450809ec63b/Michael_S_sted_web.jpg)
Michael Søsted
Managing Director, Head of Finance and Operations, Global Maritime Forum![Christian Jacob Hansen web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/2nJRwiZGmxT2Tezbsn510M/f9f8dff7a280769d6425a095fe03c9c6/Christian_Jacob_Hansen_web.jpg)
Christian Jacob Hansen
Director, Partnerships and Community Engagement, Global Maritime Forum![Ingrid Sigenwall Jegou](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/2etUUSZpKg95ATqhEaNriv/5fac69ddf7278cdc3f2e9c4eba565ed1/Ingrid_Sigenwall_Jegou.jpg)
Ingrid Sidenvall Jegou
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Head of Annual Summit, Global Maritime Forum![Susanne Justesen web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/fpxaXWTOR1TFxWz8MDPYx/db7f23591aa38ee6bd23a7d8c3070174/Susanne_Justesen_web.jpg)
Susanne Justesen
Director, Human Sustainability, Global Maritime Forum![Rasmus Nord Jørgensen](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/14M6WnaImEIaNXYwOXopds/d5f56c54bbef27111948c9db2866dfb7/Rasmus_Nord_J_rgensen.jpg)
Rasmus Nord Jørgensen
Director, Communications, Global Maritime Forum![Jesse Fahnestock web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/22msQwk67ndQJO21f3Y5PD/6e1fbadf32c2b5d0931a112beb65e38f/Jesse_Fahnestock_web.jpg)
Jesse Fahnestock
Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum![Marieke Beckmann web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/1iwTWCYNAUd8W3xof4djiV/b0231b7523065f4044e3b48f16936848/Marieke_Beckmann_web.jpg)
Marieke Beckmann
Deputy Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum![Randall Krantz](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/3iRiWsO0biB0TXylOC8ZjP/373ae90f6da2f7f15a2a42b84e09f6e6/Randall_Krantz.jpg)
Randall Krantz
Senior Advisor, Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum![Ludovic Laffineur](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/55vOVOz4Pb49xLGt9MG0g2/7b4d61da2a5e26714c7f40239e8c26fa/Ludovic_Laffineur.jpg)
Ludovic Laffineur
Senior Policy Advisor, Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum![Morgane Graffion web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/60i7JoxiPhxBj8sK4tdTEq/705c616b39b19401a874f9606bac2e9c/Morgane_Graffion_web.jpg)
Morgane Graffion
ESG Lead, Transparency Secretariats, Global Maritime Forum![Elena Talalasova](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/4LiDn7wEnsKEnglOeXCoJv/99386b63ed1c4c3a9f60cf85f08de54d/Elena_Talalasova.jpg)
Elena Talalasova
Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, Global Maritime Forum![Sophie Deyon web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/38ucFi9JAGF9nqYzG2S6oI/aeec1192f7cf4182b29d4b8567caa06c/Sophie_Deyon_web.jpg)
Sophie Deyon
Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, Policy & Government Engagement, Global Maritime Forum![Katrina Abhold web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/2TlTwZ2SE5KU7EdOaoYjtD/e64dc32697d4cbeb876a3221f8abf4b9/Katrina_Abhold_web.jpg)
Katrina Abhold
Senior Project Manager, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum![Christian Mortensen web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/1uvEDVAyhwht1EE7yOl8Op/2978a347b3699b43c615d9cbfcec6c8c/Christian_Mortensen_web.jpg)
Christian Mortensen
Senior Finance Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Justin Cremer](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/7GfLqEQcfbtBHTHjZUoqAG/817cde084fbca4fd83bace891adabf26/Justin_Cremer_web.jpg)
Justin Cremer
Senior Communications Manager, Editor, Global Maritime Forum![Molly Hannon web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/27rWXpJpiGfHFVOaEMN6o2/6a2d5aa909edb4fab17b6bdcf0f0671c/Molly_Hannon_web.jpg)
Molly P. Hannon
Senior Communications Manager, PR and media, Global Maritime Forum![Placeholder portrait](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/6ste30IFGeSFHnphM1VdIq/4314cd014a78e2c6af689706cd8f4405/Placeholder_portrait-01.png)
Mari-Anne Daura
Senior Project Manager, Human Sustainability, Global Maritime Forum![Global Maritime Forum Anna Rosenberg](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/5M56fmRlOXy4OKgoLNyT4T/8df201838acf78e3db34cf21ddd813a0/Global_Maritime_Forum_Anna_Rosenberg.jpg)
Anna Rosenberg
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Christian Breenfeldt Andersen web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/Exn1ryrExVR7bevOncj9o/ef5edb1454e9764388216052ef5d4bc0/Christian_Breenfeldt_Andersen_web.jpg)
Christian Breenfeldt Andersen
Project Manager, Human Sustainability, Global Maritime Forum![Eleanor Criswell web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/lib2uflKUc9bRPmK4AZnt/f3d3e5b11096de5f8fa52653b96728a9/Eleanor_Criswell_web.jpg)
Eleanor Criswell
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Judith Musau web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/4KUQORE0GaBNvbYhxngQT2/01d8b8581e170d95234e4a5eb0215132/Judith_Musau_web.jpg)
Judith Musau
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Live Gilje](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/1JILoVa0gWBNSqscymAhWp/07f54ba04d1aea3f3aab28dfe4a76171/Live_Gilje.jpg)
Live Gilje
Community Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Placeholder portrait](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/6ste30IFGeSFHnphM1VdIq/4314cd014a78e2c6af689706cd8f4405/Placeholder_portrait-01.png)
Martine Siesbye
People and Culture Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Nathalie Kold-Hansen](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/15AepCLNjo5DDzC2fsr9S3/a2f6690513958987a57bbdc921970ab8/194A8938_web.jpg)
Nathalie Kold-Hansen
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Arron Ace Welling](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/5Z2Qk1iRs6MSRzpFfEpuuJ/acc63fb25c5c0e2eca75761c40c154e1/Arron_Ace_Welling_web.jpg)
Arron Welling
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Asja Jusufovic web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/5L9GKhWduOxS87tMewZLOS/def576459adf8c52305da1de409d214a/Asja_Jusufovic_web.jpg)
Asja Jusufovic
Project Manager, Annual Summit, Global Maritime Forum![Femke Spiegelenberg](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/6dsiV2rMxybKOKDRYjhSKN/5cf56fe3c283a56f8f9548a9b18d3408/Femke_Spiegelenberg.jpg)
Femke Spiegelenberg
Project Manager, Getting to Zero Coalition, Global Maritime Forum![Frederik Hærup Olesen](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/282XOpshZIj4OL4F7bXdJi/280a2be1b136493d866fa0d418a82477/Frederik_H_rup_Olesen.jpg)
Frederik Hærup Olesen
Office Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Placeholder portrait](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/6ste30IFGeSFHnphM1VdIq/4314cd014a78e2c6af689706cd8f4405/Placeholder_portrait-01.png)
Jemma Tracey
Content Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Joe Boyland web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/3eruWwF6vUckTpIM69gOTV/29afffa03c2e18fc2d2b5f33659b62e5/Joe_Boyland_web.jpg)
Joe Boyland
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Que Dang](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/2phpnnza6T4v7GfsFLvxtw/7b6265f3888e0b62aa3152e4408c1e3c/Que_Dang.jpg)
Que Dang
Grants and Partnerships Manager, Global Maritime Forum![Bianca Garvin web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/6VSOluAVMtKdZUnFzpaX6e/32b73c8f9fd05c3b9c08b4b2aa966195/Bianca_Garvin_web.jpg)
Bianca Garvin
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum![Hana Nguyenova](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/55lBCnXFLuwNptif9tpoNN/9f234fc95abd4a445bf761f88157d1b8/Hana_Nguyenova.jpg)
Hana Nguyenová
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum![Ida Tang Mikkelsen web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/4jGbvG4Pbi7KFeSMmXz16k/b5bcf798f7a46b4ba7b5558008ef982d/Ida_Tang_Mikkelsen_web.jpg)
Ida Tang Mikkelsen
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum![Juš Javornik web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/197Aq6t5q64yNImA1lMfbY/55e1b169df37b111670f9084089cbe50/Ju__Javornik_web.jpg)
Juš Javornik
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum![Layla Chamilothoris web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/I81QnE0OeCFKKrDCtJl63/807f43909872888ebd872f33a86d6ba3/Layla_Chamilothoris_web.jpg)
Layla Chamilothoris
Junior Project Advisor, Global Maritime Forum![Lena Faber](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/7x3EsJOPKc6GXpPBSOcijE/d1a98c956732dc50189054d69c4b8646/Lena_Faber_web.jpg)
Lena Faber
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum![Rita Hjelm web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/3cdBB86ftHXcXRmcrJi35C/02a5c288cf189bc09d89ef59cbc5af0c/Rita_Hjelm_web.jpg)
Rita Hjelm
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum![Trine Kirketerp Moeller web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/3SJu0nr2kuZyRo4M4C8ptE/e22e4de1827fb21807c3f70084bcb34b/Trine_Kirketerp_Moeller_web.jpg)
Trine Kirketerp-Møller
Communications Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum![Kasper Hassing Huge web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/4JnXCxahIWC5xqSj6J5I4Z/621ca4dc849e3967b14b06b8bf1bf3e0/Kasper_Hassing_Huge_web.jpg)
Kasper Hassing Huge
Community Assistant, Global Maritime Forum![Thao Do web](http://images.ctfassets.net/gk3lrimlph5v/5vQYxdyp3u1gUekcWFy7ma/ad279f7602de9279f050e90149efcb3c/Thao_Do_web.jpg)
Thao Do
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.