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
Hannu Summanen
Chief Financial Officer
Finland
Hannes Wiesmann
Assistant to Executive Director
Switzerland
Wairimu Irungu
Africa Area Director
Kenya
Nicky Chong
Asia-Pacific Area Director
Singapore
Dr. David Cárdenas
Americas Area Director
Colombia
Ruben Dubei
Europe Area Director
Romania
Martijn de Vries
Director for Operations
Switzerland
Dr. Bryan Harmelink
Director for Collaboration
United States
Phil Prior
Director for Communication
United Kingdom
Dr. Paul Kimbi
Consultant for Bible Translation Programs
Cameroon
Dr. Susan Van Wynen
Consultant for Strategy
United States
Jo Johnson
Consultant for Prayer Advocacy
United Kingdom
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01/2025 Americas, global
'It speaks their language'
Course gives pastors and other leaders a new understanding of the church's role and responsibility in Bible translation
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Americas, global
Special Report
A course developed by the Wycliffe Global Alliance, called 'Language and Translation in the Mission of God', is capturing the imagination of church leaders worldwide. A first-hand look at how the course impacted attendees in Bogotá, Colombia How the Alliance and YWAM discovered common ground: 'I'm finally understanding that translation is about people' In Brazil, a dozen seminaries are using the course. And Deaf communities in that nation have found a deeper connection A funding opportunity for Alliance organisations and partners VIDEO SHORTS 'My theology was transformed' A Broader Perspective Impacting Hearts & Communities 'You have to come hear this!' Leaving a Legacy More Perspectives on the Course's Impact If you are interested in learning how Language and Translation in the Mission of God might benefit your particular organisation and context, please email us at info@wycliffe.net and we will put you in touch with Bryan Harmelink, the Alliance’s Director for Collaboration. ••• Stories reported by Gwen Davies of the Wycliffe Global Alliance Communication and Prayer teams. Title illustration is AI-derived from a photo showing Sagrada Familia Cathedral in Barcelona, Spain. Original photo: Marc Ewell. Alliance organisations are welcome to download and use photos from these articles.
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Americas, global
'I'm finally understanding that translation is about people'
How the Alliance and YWAM discovered common ground
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