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

Photos by Jennifer Pillinger