leadership
& institutional governance
MARCUS MAYER
Chair
MARCUS MAYER
Chair
Marcus serves as Chair of WEF Global, leading its strategic vision and institutional architecture from its Headquarters in Geneva. He oversees the organization’s international development, including its engagement in Nairobi, with a focus on global governance, education impact, and long-term multilateral cooperation.
andré soranz
COO
ANDRÉ SORANZ
COO
André serves as Chief Operating Officer of WEF Global, directing operational strategy and institutional implementation. Based between New York and São Paulo, he leads the organization’s structural development and maintains strategic relations with partner institutions and funding stakeholders in the United States.
fernando pinheiro
Director
SOUAD EL MOURABITI
Director
Souad serves as Director at WEF Global, contributing to strategic initiatives with emphasis on environmental sustainability and responsible development. He supports program planning and institutional alignment, ensuring ecological considerations remain integrated into the organization’s broader framework.
clayton lopes
Director
THAIS MUNIKY ARAUJO
Director
Thais serves as Director at WEF Global, supporting initiatives related to sports and physical development. He contributes to program coordination and community engagement, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to health, discipline, and the social value of sport.
gislaine gandolfi
External Legal Counsel
GISLAINE GANDOLFI
External Legal Counsel
Gislaine serves as External Legal Counsel to WEF Global, providing legal guidance and ensuring institutional compliance. She advises on regulatory matters and supports the organization’s structural development within applicable legal frameworks.
stephanie rodríguez
Social Media Manager
STEPHANIE RODRÍGUEZ
Social Media Manager
Stephanie serves as Communications & Social Media Manager at WEF Global, overseeing digital presence and content development. She supports strategic communication initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging aligned with the organization’s institutional objectives.
thais araujo
Representative · Geneva
THAIS ARAUJO
Resident Representative (Designate) – Geneva
Thais serves as Resident Representative for WEF Global in Geneva, supporting the organization’s institutional presence and multilateral engagement. She contributes to relationship-building with international stakeholders and assists in advancing the organization’s strategic objectives within the global governance environment.
décio amaral
Representative · New York
DÉCIO AMARAL
Representative (Designate) – New York
Décio serves as Resident Representative for WEF Global in New York, facilitating institutional dialogue and strategic outreach. He supports engagement with partner organizations and stakeholders, contributing to the organization’s development within the United States and international policy landscape.
Amina mwangi
Representative · Nairobi
AMINA MWANGI
Resident Representative (Designate) – Nairobi
Amina serves as Resident Representative (Designate) for WEF Global in Nairobi, supporting the organization’s regional engagement in East Africa. She contributes to relationship-building with local and international stakeholders, reinforcing WEF Global’s long-term institutional development in the region.
sophie beaumont
Staff Officer
SOPHIE BEAUMONT
Presidential Staff Officer
Sofy serves as Presidential Staff Officer at WEF Global, supporting the Office of the Chair in strategic coordination and institutional development. She contributes to organizational planning and assists in maintaining alignment between leadership priorities and operational execution.
renata schneider
Financial Advisor
RENATA SCHNEIDER
External Financial Advisor
Renata serves as External Financial Advisor to WEF Global, supporting financial oversight and regulatory compliance. She contributes to the organization’s fiscal planning and accounting structure, ensuring responsible and transparent financial management.
jennifer fernandez
Administrative Assistant
JENNIFER FERNANDEZ
Administrative Assistant (Designate)
Jennifer serves as Administrative Assistant (Designate) at WEF Global, supporting day-to-day administrative coordination and organizational processes. She assists leadership and program teams in maintaining operational efficiency and institutional continuity.