Leadership

Alliance Leadership Team

A small core team and a diverse group of consultants help shape and nurture the direction of the Alliance, participate in key networks and partnerships, and provide accountability. These leaders live and serve in Asia, Africa, the Americas and Europe.

The Alliance leadership desire to be reflective practitioners, reliant on God for discernment and direction as they lead through example and influence. They seek to ensure that the Alliance provides a welcoming environment in which many voices can be heard, grace is abundant and God is glorified.

A group photo of the Wycliffe Global Alliance Leadership team at the Global Gathering in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2024. Photo: Jennifer Pillinger

Dr. Stephen Coertze
Executive Director
South Africa

Hannes Wiesmann
Assistant to Executive Director
Switzerland

Nicky Chong
Asia-Pacific Area Director
Singapore

Ruben Dubei
Europe Area Director
Romania

Dr. Bryan Harmelink
Director for Collaboration
United States

Dr. Paul Kimbi
Consultant for Bible Translation Programs
Cameroon

Jo Johnson
Consultant for Prayer Advocacy
United Kingdom

Hannu Summanen
Chief Financial Officer
Finland

Wairimu Irungu
Africa Area Director
Kenya

Dr. David Cárdenas
Americas Area Director
Colombia

Martijn de Vries
Director for Operations
Switzerland

Phil Prior
Director for Communication
United Kingdom

Dr. Susan Van Wynen
Consultant for Strategy
United States

Board of Directors and Officers

The Alliance Board of Directors gives input to and provides governance for the Alliance. Each Alliance organisation has its own leadership and board, but all seek to work interdependently and value the Alliance community for friendship, partnership, spiritual and other practical forms of mutual support.