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 Forum
Michael Søsted
Managing Director, Head of Finance and Operations, Global Maritime Forum
Christian Jacob Hansen
Director, Partnerships and Community Engagement, Global Maritime Forum
Ingrid Sidenvall Jegou
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Head of Annual Summit, Global Maritime Forum
Susanne Justesen
Director, Human Sustainability, Global Maritime Forum
Rasmus Nord Jørgensen
Director, Communications, Global Maritime Forum
Jesse Fahnestock
Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Marieke Beckmann
Deputy Director, Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Randall Krantz
Senior Advisor, Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Lara Kamal
Senior Advisor, Global Maritime Forum
Ludovic Laffineur
Senior Advisor, Shipping Decarbonisation, Global Maritime Forum
Morgane Graffion
ESG Lead, Transparency Secretariats, Global Maritime Forum
Elena Talalasova
Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, Global Maritime Forum
Sophie Deyon
Senior Project Manager, Team Lead, Policy & Government Engagement, Global Maritime Forum
Christian Mortensen
Senior Finance Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Justin Cremer
Senior Communications Manager, Editor, Global Maritime Forum
Molly P. Hannon
Senior Communications Manager, PR and media, Global Maritime Forum
Anna Rosenberg
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Christian Breenfeldt Andersen
Project Manager, Human Sustainability, Global Maritime Forum
Eleanor Criswell
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Judith Musau
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Lena Faber
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Live Gilje
Community Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Martine Siesbye
People and Culture Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Nathalie Kold-Hansen
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Arron Welling
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Femke Spiegelenberg
Project Manager, Getting to Zero Coalition, Global Maritime Forum
Harpa Hrönn Stefánsdóttir
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Jemma Tracey
Content Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Joe Boyland
Project Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Katarina Hanova
Office Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Quanshui Bai
Community Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Trine Kirketerp-Møller
Communications Manager, Global Maritime Forum
Hana Nguyenová
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Ida Tang Mikkelsen
Project Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives and Annual Summit, Global Maritime Forum
Juš Javornik
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Layla Chamilothoris
Junior Project Advisor, Global Maritime Forum
Rita Hjelm
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Ross Berridge
Project Coordinator, Global Maritime Forum
Sebastiano Gianino
PhD Fellow/Student, Global Maritime Forum
Anika Tasnim Nishat
Project Assistant, Global Maritime Forum
Aninda Annissa
Project Assistant, Global Maritime Forum
Kasper Hassing Huge
Community Assistant, Global Maritime Forum
Parnica Srimal
Project Assistant, Global Maritime Forum
Uliana Boiarchuk
Project Assistant, Global Maritime Forum
Umme Jahan
Project Assistant, Global Maritime Forum
Zoë Sakura Ogahara
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.