Board of trustees
The UK Board of Trustees
In the UK, Children of the Mekong is registered at the Charity Commission for England and Wales (Number 1116375). Our Board of Trustees is composed of 7 members, and they meet twice a year to review the accounts and decide the strategic orientation of the charity. The Trustees act as volunteers and receive no remuneration.
Camille has been a Trustee since July 2015 and is a chairwoman since 2023. Prior to this, she volunteered for Children of the Mekong US. She worked in Luxembourg and London in the asset management industry, as a product specialist for investment funds.
Jean-Marc has been involved in a number of non-profit organizations since 2004. He was an investment banker for 16 years before joining Alterfin as the General Manager. In 2011, he co-founded Children of the Mekong UK and has been chairman until 2023.
Andreas is the founder of Breakwater Capital Ltd. (BWC) an investment management firm exclusively focused on the maritime industry. He is Danish/Norwegian, has served in the Royal Danish Air force and has lived and worked in Asia, the US and Europe.
Anthony is a seasoned senior banker with truly global experience in his field and who has had an extensive portfolio of responsibilities in finance, financial services and associated industries over the course of his career.
Part of the original team to open a permanent presence in the UK in 2011. Through her job at a major UK investment bank, Julia expanded child sponsorships, fundraising and volunteer participation in charity activities.
Marcus works as a board member in finance and is busy with a start-up in the medical sector, advisory work, writing and painting. He sponsors Children of the Mekong by selling his paintings www.fedderart.com
Guillaume is the Director-General of Enfants du Mekong (EDM). As the only trustee who sits on the boards of both organisations, he ensures that our actions in the UK are aligned with EDM’s vision and mission.
Our Trustees tell us why they are committed to Children of the Mekong
THE French Board of Trustees (Conseil d'Administration)
In France, Enfants du Mékong is a non-profit association under the French law of 1901. It is composed of members and adherents, who meet in a General Assembly once a year and is managed by a Board of Directors and an Executive Committee which meet monthly. The members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee act as volunteers and receive no remuneration.
In the USA
Children of the Mekong partners with Myriad USA, so American taxpayer can receive a tax receipt for their donations.