Meet our dedicated team

Johannah ChristensenJohannah 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 OfficerGlobal Maritime Forum
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.
Michael Søsted webMichael 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 OperationsGlobal 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.
Christian Jacob Hansen webChristian 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 EngagementGlobal 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.
Ingrid Sigenwall JegouIngrid 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 SummitGlobal 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.
Susanne Justesen webSusanne 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 SustainabilityGlobal 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.
Rasmus Nord JørgensenRasmus 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, CommunicationsGlobal 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.
Jesse Fahnestock webJesse leads the decarbonisation work at the Global Maritime Forum.

Jesse Fahnestock

Director, DecarbonisationGlobal Maritime Forum
Jesse leads the decarbonisation work at the Global Maritime Forum.
Marieke Beckmann webMarieke helps lead the decarbonisation portfolio and oversees the industry action team.

Marieke Beckmann

Deputy Director, DecarbonisationGlobal Maritime Forum
Marieke helps lead the decarbonisation portfolio and oversees the industry action team.
Randall KrantzRandall 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 DecarbonisationGlobal 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.
Placeholder portraitLara 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 AdvisorGlobal 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.
Ludovic LaffineurLudovic provides expert advice and guidance to the organisation’s leadership on policy, strategy, technical matters, and other areas of expertise.

Ludovic Laffineur

Senior Policy Advisor, Shipping DecarbonisationGlobal Maritime Forum
Ludovic provides expert advice and guidance to the organisation’s leadership on policy, strategy, technical matters, and other areas of expertise.
Morgane Graffion webMorgane 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 SecretariatsGlobal 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.
Elena TalalasovaElena 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 LeadGlobal 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.
Sophie Deyon webSophie 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 EngagementGlobal Maritime Forum
Sophie leads our decarbonisation team's efforts within policy and government engagement. She also advises on our three transparency initiatives.
Christian Mortensen webChristian 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.

Christian Mortensen

Senior Finance ManagerGlobal Maritime Forum
Christian 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.
Justin CremerJustin 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, EditorGlobal 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.
Molly Hannon webMolly 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 mediaGlobal 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.
Global Maritime Forum Anna RosenbergAnna 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 ManagerGlobal 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.
Christian Breenfeldt Andersen webChristian manages the All Aboard Alliance and the Future Maritime Leaders Network.

Christian Breenfeldt Andersen

Project Manager, Human SustainabilityGlobal Maritime Forum
Christian manages the All Aboard Alliance and the Future Maritime Leaders Network.
Eleanor Criswell webEls supports a coalition to deliver key aspects of the Singapore-Rotterdam Green and Digital Corridor, working on finance and regulation to support the development and implementation of commercial structures.

Eleanor Criswell

Project ManagerGlobal Maritime Forum
Els supports a coalition to deliver key aspects of the Singapore-Rotterdam Green and Digital Corridor, working on finance and regulation to support the development and implementation of commercial structures.
Judith Musau webJudith 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 ManagerGlobal 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.
Lena FaberLena is responsible for running the Sea Cargo Charter Secretariat and the main point of contact for signatories and companies interested in joining the Association.

Lena Faber

Project ManagerGlobal Maritime Forum
Lena is responsible for running the Sea Cargo Charter Secretariat and the main point of contact for signatories and companies interested in joining the Association.
Live GiljeLive manages our overarching relations across initiatives, including potential and current partners, Annual Summit participants, and relevant stakeholders for our different working areas.

Live Gilje

Community ManagerGlobal Maritime Forum
Live manages our overarching relations across initiatives, including potential and current partners, Annual Summit participants, and relevant stakeholders for our different working areas.
Placeholder portraitMartine leads our people and culture efforts.

Martine Siesbye

People and Culture ManagerGlobal Maritime Forum
Martine leads our people and culture efforts.
Nathalie Kold-HansenNathalie is responsible for organising, executing, and supporting decision-making processes in the board, management, and leadership teams. She supports the strategic development of the organisation and helps drive strategic initiatives.

Nathalie Kold-Hansen

Project ManagerGlobal Maritime Forum
Nathalie is responsible for organising, executing, and supporting decision-making processes in the board, management, and leadership teams. She supports the strategic development of the organisation and helps drive strategic initiatives.
Arron Ace WellingArron 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 ManagerGlobal 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.
Femke SpiegelenbergFemke 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 CoalitionGlobal 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.
Placeholder portraitJemma 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

Content ManagerGlobal 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.
Joe Boyland webJoe 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 ManagerGlobal 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.
Placeholder portraitKatarina is the captain of office supplies and snacks, ensuring the office is stocked, coffee is flowing, new hires feel at home, and everything runs smoothly. She supports the team so they can focus on our mission.

Katarina Hanova

Office ManagerGlobal Maritime Forum
Katarina is the captain of office supplies and snacks, ensuring the office is stocked, coffee is flowing, new hires feel at home, and everything runs smoothly. She supports the team so they can focus on our mission.
Que DangQue leads the philanthropic fundraising, grants management, and resource mobilisation efforts of the organisation. She also supports building a strong community of partners and stakeholders, especially in China.

Que Dang

Grants and Partnerships ManagerGlobal Maritime Forum
Que leads the philanthropic fundraising, grants management, and resource mobilisation efforts of the organisation. She also supports building a strong community of partners and stakeholders, especially in China.
Trine Kirketerp Moeller webTrine 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 ManagerGlobal 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.
Bianca Garvin webBianca works on industry action: exploring maritime book-and-claim systems, and the policy, commercialisation, and financing of green corridors in Asia. She also represents the organisation on the Zero-Emission Shipping Mission Secretariat.

Bianca Garvin

Project CoordinatorGlobal Maritime Forum
Bianca works on industry action: exploring maritime book-and-claim systems, and the policy, commercialisation, and financing of green corridors in Asia. She also represents the organisation on the Zero-Emission Shipping Mission Secretariat.
Hana NguyenovaHana 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 CoordinatorGlobal 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.
Ida Tang Mikkelsen webIda 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 Coordinator, Strategic Initiatives and Annual SummitGlobal 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.
Juš Javornik webJuš coordinates the Diversity@Sea pilot project, which includes 12 companies and pilot vessels and aims to improve working and living conditions at sea.

Juš Javornik

Project CoordinatorGlobal Maritime Forum
Juš coordinates the Diversity@Sea pilot project, which includes 12 companies and pilot vessels and aims to improve working and living conditions at sea.
Layla Chamilothoris webLayla oversees content production, newsletters, media monitoring, social media, and Salesforce updates. She splits her time evenly, collaborating with the government and policy team on decarbonisation efforts.

Layla Chamilothoris

Junior Project AdvisorGlobal Maritime Forum
Layla oversees content production, newsletters, media monitoring, social media, and Salesforce updates. She splits her time evenly, collaborating with the government and policy team on decarbonisation efforts.
Rita Hjelm webRita is responsible for daily tasks like member meetings and material creation for the Poseidon Principles and the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance.

Rita Hjelm

Project CoordinatorGlobal Maritime Forum
Rita is responsible for daily tasks like member meetings and material creation for the Poseidon Principles and the Poseidon Principles for Marine Insurance.
Placeholder portraitRoss 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 CoordinatorGlobal 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.
Placeholder portraitAnika assists the communications team with content production, newsletter development, and media monitoring. She also works with the human sustainability team on its various initiatives.

Anika Tasnim Nishat

Project AssistantGlobal Maritime Forum
Anika assists the communications team with content production, newsletter development, and media monitoring. She also works with the human sustainability team on its various initiatives.
Placeholder portraitAninda supports our decarbonisation team with data collection, organisation, and analysis, contributing to projects on green corridors and the business case for zero-emission ships.

Aninda Annissa

Project AssistantGlobal Maritime Forum
Aninda supports our decarbonisation team with data collection, organisation, and analysis, contributing to projects on green corridors and the business case for zero-emission ships.
Kasper Hassing Huge webKasper supports the community team by communicating with existing partners and exploring new partner opportunities. He also supports the Annual Summit team with invitations and research on the shipping industry.

Kasper Hassing Huge

Community AssistantGlobal Maritime Forum
Kasper supports the community team by communicating with existing partners and exploring new partner opportunities. He also supports the Annual Summit team with invitations and research on the shipping industry.
Placeholder portraitParnica 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.

Parnica Srimal

Project AssistantGlobal 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.
Placeholder portraitUliana assists with the management, administration, and coordination of our decarbonisation team's various initiatives within policy and government.

Uliana Boiarchuk

Project AssistantGlobal Maritime Forum
Uliana assists with the management, administration, and coordination of our decarbonisation team's various initiatives within policy and government.
Placeholder portraitUmme 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 AssistantGlobal 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.