A Global Coalition of Leaders & Partners
Ahead is sustained by a powerful community that extends across continents, sectors, and generations. This coalition forms the backbone of our movement for inclusive leadership.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board of Ahead is a strategic resource that provides guidance, insights, and recommendations to strengthen the organization’s leadership and growth. Its members help shape the future of global leadership through their voice and vision, inspiring an intergenerational network committed to redefining what leadership means in a rapidly changing world. By offering advice, fostering member engagement, and building collaborations with partners, they steer Ahead’s direction and expand its impact.
Our Partners
Corporates, foundations, and philanthropic partners that support and scale Ahead’s mission.
Leadership Team
Top executives and managers, entrepreneurs, advocates and emerging change-makers join the leadership team. Ahead benefits from the expertise and drive of experts specialised in the key areas that will drive the future of our global society. They cooperate to accelerate presence and influence at pivotal global forums
Lucia de Luca
CEO, Co-Founder
Girija Shivakumar
Chief Growth Officer, Co-Founder
Armelle Lodé
Chief Data Protection Officer
Irina Rojnova
Head of Experience
Nicole Pitter Patterson
Partnership Associate
Raphael von Aulock
Head of Engagement
Minh Nguyen Cao Nguyet
Head of Safety, Well-being and Community Relations
Arantza Caballero González-Rojas
Policy Advisor on AI Geopolitics
Laida Bóloz Fernández
Project Coordinator - International Politics and Security
Isabelle Mudge
Communications & Program Coordinator
Global Innovation
Ahead plays a critical role in connecting local innovation to global power by linking grassroots entrepreneurs and innovators with global opportunities, capital, and networks.
Ahead is committed to empowering emerging entrepreneurial visionaries, nurturing young leaders with fellowships, mentorship, and access to capital that transforms bold ideas into sustainable ventures.
Ahead also prioritizes supporting diverse entrepreneurs to shape the future, ensuring leadership reflects the richness of multiple backgrounds, geographies, and perspectives.
By harnessing local strengths and unlocking global opportunities, Ahead identifies the assets within communities and connects them to international stages for broader recognition and impact.