Who we are

WHO WE ARE

WorldBright is a value-based International Consultancy Company and a Global Expert Network Providing Prime Advisory Services within Sustainable Governance, International Political Dialogue, Geopolitical Analysis and International Law.


MANAGING PARTNERS


GEORG HUBER-GRABENWARTER

Managing Partner and CEO WorldBright France

Georg has more than 20 years of experience in international contexts in areas such as good governance, human rights, processes of democratization, anti-corruption, public sector reform, public international and European law, public diplomacy, strategy and organisational development and change management. In his professional career, he was engaged in international negotiations, change management processes, team lead, acquisition, negotiating, setting up and managing projects, evaluating programs and projects, advisory services, teaching or public speaking in many countries including Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Ghana, Jordan, Kosovo, Palestinian Territories, Poland, Senegal, Switzerland, Uganda, Yemen. Georg is a  jurist with a specialization in human rights, holding two degrees - one in law, one in human rights. Growing up in Graz, Austria, he is now based between Paris and Vienna. Georg is a passionate football player, art lover and a proud dad of the best sons on earth. He loves to play the guitar (badly) and is a coffee addict with some hidden cooking talents.


MÅRTEN LÖFBERG

Managing Partner and CEO WorldBright Sweden

With nearly two decades in international diplomacy and public affairs, Mårten served in national government, civil society, political, and intergovernmental bodies. He held a number of senior management and expert roles within international political and corporate relations, international law, human rights and sustainability. He worked with policy development on top political level and was a peace and reconciliation negotiator in the Middle East and Southern Africa. With expertise in political advocacy and public communication, Mårten was a frequent public speaker and lecturer. He worked in Turkey, Iraq, Poland, Western Balkans, Italy, Spain, France, Belgium, Georgia, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Dominican Republic, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Togo and the Democratic Republic of Congo, and speaks English, French, Spanish, Italian and Swedish. He holds master's degrees in political science and international human rights law. Originally from Lund, Sweden, he is now based in Gamla stan, Stockholm. A dad of two, tea drinker, classical singer and ski touring enthusiast, Mårten is a trained social and political animal with a vast network of top level decision makers around the globe. 



ASSOCIATE EXPERTS

WorldBright works together with leading specialists in academia, private sector and government from across the globe. Together we build an outstanding network of competence within a variety of fields. 


EDITH MICHAELER

Media and communication

Edith Michaeler is a Vienna based consultant, coach and media entrepreneur, specialized in developing communication strategies based on storytelling with her clients.

MATHAPELO MZIZI

Technology and inclusion

Mathapelo is the  partnership manager at Ericsson HQ. A strategic powerhouse with passion for innovation and equality - creating partnerships with leading business and institutions. Based in Stockholm.

LUCÍA FERREIRO

International relations

Lucía is an associate professor at Universidad Autónoma, Madrid.  Expertise includes international migration and democracy promotion. She runs the company
Cum Laude School -
cumlaudeschool.com. Based in Madrid.   


 

VALERIO CARUSO

Cinema and culture

Valerio is a cultural, cinema and audiovisual expert providing technical assistance services to different actors such as UNESCO or the European Commission. He is Brussels based and director of the site cineuropa.org.

SONIA PEREZ

Communication and arts

Sonia is a communication and arts specialist, experienced in project design and management in multicultural settings. She did performance and contemporary dance in Panama.

THOKO MATSHE

Gender and civil society

Thoko is a leading figure within women’s leadership and human rights since four decades, she is the founder, expert advisor and board member of many key initiatives in Southern Africa, Scandinavia and the UK. Based in Johannesburg. 

ALEXEJ CEDERHOLM

Sustainable business

Alexej is an experienced private sector engagement advisor. Expertise ranges from sustainable business to government policies pertaining to mining, transport and energy sectors. Based in Nairobi.  

FEDERICO MARTIRE

Human rights and inclusion

Federico is an expert on program and knowledge management for disability-inclusive development, social inclusion, and human rights compliance with more than 14 years of experience in European and international cooperation. He is based in Madrid.

VALERIA MESÍA

Cultural diplomacy

Valeria is an experienced team leader, program manager and consultant to public, private, and civil society actors in the cultural sector in Latin America, the US and Europe. She is based in Paris.

CLARA MY LERNBORG

Climate and finance

Clara My holds a Phd in corporate social responsibility. She is an experienced advisor in environmental, climate and financial governance. She is based in Nairobi.  

LAURA HEATON

Journalism and conflict

Laura is an award-winning journalist, writer, and editor. Her work - both with media and NGOs - has focused primarily on conflict, human rights, and women’s experiences in war. Laura is based in Addis Ababa.


 

MARTIN JOHANSSON

Energy and environment

Martin is an environmental scientist with specialization in technical solutions for energy and water. He has many years' experience from Sweden and South America in practical solutions, strategical directions and combining them both. He is based in Western Sweden.

LINNEA GRAAF

Anti-fraud and good governance

Linnéa is an anti-fraud expert based in Stockholm. Her expertise includes implementing fraud prevention processes as well as fraud detection and investigation techniques.

MIA CRAWFORD

Biodiversity and climate

Experienced in international policy making with a focus on sustainable forest management, biodiversity and sustainable development, Mia is the Forest Director for international affairs at the Federation of Swedish Farmers, based i  Stockholm. 

JANNICK SAEGERT

Governance and mining

Jannick is an advisor for financial governance, responsible mining and mineral supply chains with more than 15 years experience working with governments, civil society and the private sector in projects in China, Africa, and Latin America. He is based in Berlin. 



JAKOB H. LAGERLÖF

Radiation physics and protection

Jakob is an experienced medical physicist and certified radiation safety expert, with a Phd in radiation physics. A researcher at Örebro university, Jakob is based in Western Sweden.


ELIN WOLKER

International relations

Graduated in International Relations with a specialization in Political Science, Elin is an American-Mexican-Swedish analyst in foreign policy and bilateral relations, currently at the Mexican Embassy in Stockholm.

GRÂCE FAVREL

Human rights and environment

Based in Paris, and with field experience from Africa and the Middle East, Grâce is a lawyer with expertise in human rights, humanitarian and environmental law. Experienced in strategic litigation, she has developed and delivered various training programs.

SUSANNE ALDÉN

Peace and conflict

Renowned academic with a Phd and 13 years experience from Central and West Africa, Susanne is an expert in women’s rights, fighting sexual violence, strengthening the humanitarian-development-peace nexus and local conflict analysis. Based in Southern Sweden.


LISA HJALMARSSON

Compliance and ethics

A Stockholm based international compliance & business ethics lawyer, Lisa is advising on international law compliance and business ethics, such as anti-corruption, and business and human rights. Managing and developing ESG/sustainability programs and strategies.

AGNIESZKA GÓRNA

Electoral processes

Agnieszka is an electoral expert, specialized in election observation, democratic transition, and marginalized groups' participation. Experience mainly from Africa and Latin America, she is based in Vienna.

ASTRID SCHWARTZ

Green financial markets

Astrid is a finance professional with a background in investments, mergers, acquisitions and entrepreneurship. Based in South Sweden, she is passionate about the role of financial markets in driving the green transition.

SARAH BITAMAZIRE

Law and AI

Sarah is an experienced policy expert within human rights law and legislative affairs. A Chief Policy Officer at Lumiera, she brings tech and business expertise that equips organisations with responsible AI strategies. Based in Stockholm.





ERICA MOLIN

Sustainable business

Expertise within international affairs, international development cooperation and assistance for refugees, working for international organisations, private sector, and civil society. A co-founder of Beyond Intent consultancy, Erica is Stockholm based. 

MARTA BIELAWSKA

Inclusion and education

A PhD in inclusive education, Marta is an expert on diversity, disability and inclusion, working for civil society and public sector. She is based in Southern Ireland.

SHIVANI KANNABHIRAN

ESG due diligence

Expert in ESG due diligence, climate and global value chains (agriculture, food, extractives), Shivani is experienced with private companies, policy makers and civil society. Former OECD expert and management consultant. Based in Paris.

ANNE-CÉCILE LEYVRAZ

Human rights and mobilities

A human rights and human mobilities specialist, Anne-Cécile has been designing and implementing interdisciplinary projects for research institutions and NGOs in Europe, Latin-America and Africa. Based in Switzerland and the Canaries. 

JOHANNES JAUHIAINEN

Journalism and democracy

A freelance journalist, analyst and civil servant, Johannes is developing local democracy in Finland.  Experienced promoter of dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean region, an OSCE and EU election observer, and human rights observer. Based in Helsinki.   

AURÉLIE FERREIRA

M&E and Human Rights

Aurélie is a monitoring and evaluation expert with 15 years experience assessing EU and UN support in governance, civil society, human rights and peacekeeping. She is based in Bordeaux, France.

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