At the beginning of April, Unearthodox marked an important moment of transition within its Board, saying farewell to two valued members while welcoming new leadership.
After more than 13 years of engagement, ten of which with the Luc Hoffmann Institute, Lynda Mansson has stepped down from the Unearthodox Board.
Throughout her time with the organisation, Lynda has been a steadfast supporter, a thoughtful leader, and an inspiring presence. From the early days of Unearthodox, she played a key role in helping shape its direction and identity within the conservation landscape. Her guidance has helped shape not only what Unearthodox does, but how it does it: with curiosity, courage, and a commitment to meaningful change. We are deeply grateful for Lynda’s vision, generosity, and enduring belief in doing things differently.
We also extend our sincere thanks to Didier Nsanzineza, whose three year term is also coming to an end. Didier brought invaluable legal insight during the setup phase of Unearthodox, alongside a deeply inquisitive mind that strengthened discussions and decision-making. His thoughtful engagement, perspective, and dedication have been instrumental to the organisation’s development. We are grateful for his contributions.
“I am very proud to count Lynda and Didier as dedicated colleagues and friends. Their belief in Unearthodox, and constructive, calm, and consistent contributions have been foundational to the organisation, and continue to guide our work. Thank you. At the same time I’m delighted to welcome Kristian and David. They’re already showing to be inquisitive, sincere, and ambitious. We wish them a warm welcome on the Unearthodox journey.” Frederic Hoffmann, Chair of the Board
At the same time, we are pleased to welcome Kristian Teleki and David Rimer to the Unearthodox Board.
Kristian brings extensive experience in business and conservation leadership, including his work at the World Economic Forum and as CEO of Fauna & Flora International. His ability to bridge global systems and environmental priorities will be invaluable as Unearthodox continues to evolve.
David brings deep expertise in innovation, narrative, and organisation-building. Through the Storyboard Collective and as a seasoned venture capitalist, he offers a thoughtful and unique perspective on shaping ideas, scaling impact, and supporting transformative initiatives.
“All our Board members are part of the legacy of Unearthodox that we are creating together, crafting a world beyond extraction. I can not thank Lynda and Didier enough for their dedication and contributions, and I welcome Kristian and David. Right now we need all the energy and leadership we can find to build a vibrant planet and our Board keeps us focussed on this direction through their diverse backgrounds and support.” Melanie Ryan, CEO of Unearthodox
As we look ahead, Unearthodox remains committed to convening diverse voices, fostering bold ideas, and driving meaningful change.
