Our people

Global Board

Bringing together diverse perspectives, knowledge and experience from across our organisation, our Global Board supports its development at both global and local levels. With representatives from all HPF Boards, they provide strategic direction, oversight, and ensure a strong connection to our shared values.

Lars Förberg

Global Board Chairperson
Mads Ditlevsen

Chairperson
Danmark Board
Folorunso Olugbemiga Allu

Chairperson
Kenya Board
Kris Thykier

Chairperson
UK Board
Niko Pakalen

Chairperson
Sweden Board

Headquarters

Bringing together a diverse set of skills, experience and perspectives, our Copenhagen-based management team leads the organisation’s day-to-day operations. As part of a global team of 105 colleagues, the team works closely across functions to drive implementation, ensure impact, and support the organisation’s strategic direction.

Pernille Kruse Madsen

Founder and CEO
Tine Bruntse Werner

CFO
Alex Davey Thomsen

Head of Operations
Diego Adame

Chief Impact Officer
Simon Gessø Hansen

Director of Development and Impact
Maja Buchhave Breiter

Country Manager Denmark
Ulrik Spinkel Thomsen

Financial Manager
Mia Raguse

Communications Coordinator
Villads Raben

Student assistant

Across continents, our offices keep us close to the people and communities we work with. Each location plays a vital role in shaping our work. Bringing deep local knowledge, strong partnerships, and everyday presence to our programmes. Together, they form a global network united by a single purpose: to make education matter.