Board members
Paul Maassen
Paul is a Dutch national that has lived in Brussels since 2009. He currently works at the Open Government Partnership as Chief Global Programs. Previously he has worked as Head of Finance and Partnerships for WWF International’ Global Climate & Energy Initiative and at Dutch development funder Hivos, as program manager for the global ICT & Media program. He's been a board member of JGI since 2019.
The common thread in all his jobs is a passion for innovation and a believe in people being the most important change agents for any challenge we face. He is inspired by the work of Jane, her Institute and especially the team and volunteers. Together making the world a better place in a very concrete way.
Favourite quote: It always seems impossible until it's done - Nelson Mandela (or for JGI: just get on with it, one tree at a time)