The Stockholm International Water Institute, SIWI, is an independent, not-for-profit foundation, which seeks to strengthen the governance of fresh water globally, regionally, nationally, and locally.

SIWI operates globally in various water-related areas. The head office is located in Stockholm, Sweden. The organization is led by an Executive Director who reports to the board. The organization’s departments are each headed by a director, and collectively, they comprise the Senior Management Team.

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The Board

Senior Management Team

The Senior Management Team (SMT) consist of directors for all departments and central functions, under the leadership of the Executive Director.

Andreas Karlsson, Director of Communication
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Andreas Karlsson
Director

Andreas is SIWI's Director of Communication.
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Alejandro Jiménez, PhD
Director

Alejandro has worked for over 15 years on water governance around the world.
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Susanne Halling Duffy
Director

Susanne leads the World Water Week & Prizes department.
Thomas Rebermark, Swedish Water House director
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Thomas Rebermark
Director

Thomas is a water value chain champion, experienced business & partnership...
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Lena Österman
Senior Accounting Manager

Lena is an experienced business and process oriented CFO.

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Andre Vestling
Legal Advisor

Andre is SIWI's legal advisor
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James Leten
Senior Programme Manager

James is a water resource expert.
Håkan Tropp, Programme Director Capacity Development
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Håkan Tropp, PhD
Programme Director / Acting Chief Operating Officer

Håkan is a leader on water governance with sustainable inclusive impact.
Ulrika Oldenmark, Head of Human Resources
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Ulrika Oldenmark
Head of Human Resources

Ulrika has broad experience HR with Swedish, Nordic and international companies.

Executive Director

Daily operations at SIWI are led by the Executive Director, who reports to the Board.

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Caroline Andersson
Executive Director (interim)

Caroline is SIWI´s Executive Director (interim)
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Jeanette Ruzicka Nilsson
Deputy Executive Director (interim)

Jeanette is SIWI´s Deputy Executive Director (interim)

Staff

SIWI staff members come from around the world, with a wide diversity of backgrounds. Each of us provides deep expertise on water management, environmental science, strategy or technical support.

Meet our team