As CEO, Hans leads the team of skilled Global Action Plan staff, shaping the overall goals of the organisation and developing strategic partnerships to help us achieve our mission. Hans is an experienced communicator and manager in the non-profit sector, having worked as spokesperson for the President of Ireland and in leadership positions in NGOs in Ireland and abroad.
Hans is driven by a profound interest in social and political change, and the steps each of us can take to change behaviour and policies to build a better world. His approach is based on a conviction that information and communication are crucial to accomplishing our goal: In order to make the changes we need, we need high quality analysis and a good understanding of the impact of our actions and habits, as well as the occasional word of encouragement.