H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, born Albert Alexandre Louis Pierre Grimaldi on 14 March 1958 in Monaco, is the son of Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace, born Kelly. He succeeded to the throne in 2005, after his father’s death. His accession was celebrated on 12 July 2005, and he was enthroned on 17 November 2005.

Early life and education

Prince Albert II’s secondary education took place at the Albert I Lycée in Monaco, leading, in 1976, to a baccalaureate with distinction. He studied at Amherst College, Massachusetts, in the United States, completing his degree in political science, economics and humanities in 1981.

He went on to train as a cadet on board the French naval helicopter carrier, Jeanne d’Arc, with the rank of ship-of-the-line ensign, 2^nd class. He was appointed as reserve lieutenant on 18 August 1988 then as reserve lieutenant commander on 1 October 1994.

At the end of his studies, after several work placements in the United States and in Europe with firms working in the fields of communication, financial management and marketing, he prepared for his future duties by working alongside his father, focusing on diplomatic and environmental matters.

Domestic activities

Since his accession to the throne, Prince Albert II has been committed to consolidating the Monegasque model based on political stability, economic attractiveness, budgetary rigour, innovation and international openness.

Under his leadership, Monaco has deepened its commitments with regard to financial transparency by introducing international co-operation standards in the field of taxation and by signing many bilateral agreements.

A desire to align Monaco’s social model with modern-day realities has prompted him to make in-depth changes to promote the establishment of businesses, foster mobility and attractiveness, improve housing provision for Monegasques and strengthen measures guaranteeing the rule of law in Monaco.

Through the construction of the Mareterra eco-district, he enabled the Principality to expand its territory by recovering six hectares from the sea.

Prince Albert II also pays particular attention to historical remembrance and the state’s responsibility in this area, supporting steps to acknowledge and make good injustices done during the Second World War.

International and environmental commitments

Prince Albert II is particularly active on the international stage, leading the Monegasque delegation to the General Assembly of the United Nations since Monaco’s accession to the UN in 1993 and taking part in many international summits, in which he embodies Monaco’s values and its ideals of solidarity, justice and sustainable development.

At his instigation, Monaco has reinforced its international development and solidarity policies.

He also talks regularly at major conferences on the environment and sustainable development, helping to make Monaco a recognised leader in these areas.

So as to alert the international community to the effects of climate change, he has taken part in numerous scientific expeditions, including journeys to the North Pole in 2006 and the Antarctic in 2009, thus making him the first Head of State to have travelled to both poles.

In 2006, he strengthened his environmental commitment by setting up the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, which works to promote the health of the planet, the climate and the ocean, and to protect biodiversity.

Sporting activities and responsibilities

The prince is a leading amateur sportsman, who practises a number of disciplines at a high level and represented Monaco at five Winter Olympic Games between 1988 and 2002 as part of the national bobsleigh team.

He is also involved in the international sports movement, serving as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) since 1985, and as President of the Monegasque Olympic Committee, and since 2014, chairing the IOC Sport and Environment Commission.

Family life

On 1 and 2 July 2011, Prince Albert II married Charlene Lynette Wittstock, a former Olympic swimmer for South Africa.

On 10 December 2014, Princess Charlene gave birth to twins: H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Jacques, Marquis of Baux, and H.S.H. Princess Gabriella, Countess of Carladès.

Alain Berset became Secretary General of the Council of Europe on 18 September 2024.

Prior to that, Mr Berset was an elected Minister in the Swiss government (Federal Council) between 2012 and 2023. During that time, he headed the Federal Department of Home Affairs as Swiss Minister for Health, Social Affairs, Culture, Equality and Anti-Discrimination, and was Minister for Public Health throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mr Berset also served twice as President of the Swiss Confederation (2018 and 2023), during which he represented Switzerland on the United Nations Security Council and at the Council of Europe’s 4th Summit of Heads of State and Government, where he signed the Reykjavik Declaration on behalf of his country.

Before joining the Federal Council, Mr Berset was a member of the Council of States, the upper house of the Swiss Parliament. He was elected as its youngest member in 2003 and went on to serve as its President, from 2008 to 2009. He was also Vice-Chair of the Socialist Group in the Federal Parliament, 2005-2011.

Prior to elected politics, Mr Berset held academic roles in economics at the University of Neuchâtel and the Hamburg Institute of International Economics and worked as an independent communications and strategy consultant for associations, companies and non-governmental organisations.

Alain Berset was born on 9 April 1972 in Fribourg (Switzerland). He has MSc in political science and a PhD in economics, both from the University of Neuchâtel. He is married with three children.

Leila Marques has served as First Vice-President of the International Paralympic Committee since September 2025.

A physician, Ms Marques graduated in Medicine from the University of Lisbon, specialised in General Practice and Family Medicine, and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine.

Ms Marques has been Vice-President of the Paralympic Committee of Portugal since 2017 and serves as President of the Advisory Commission on Equality, Inclusion and Diversity of the Olympic Committee of Portugal. She was Chef de Mission of Portugal’s Paralympic Team at the Tokyo 2020 Games and coordinated the Portuguese Government’s Working Group on Gender Equality in Sport.

A four-time Paralympian, she represented Portugal in Para swimming at the Paralympic Games of Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008.

A committed advocate for equality, inclusion and ethical leadership, she has consistently used sport as a platform for social change, including by promoting the safe participation of children and athletes with disabilities.

H.E. Mr Gabriel REVEL has been the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Principality of Monaco to the Council of Europe since 2 May 2023.

A graduate of Sciences Po Grenoble and the École Nationale d’Administration (Georges Clémenceau class of 2017–2018), he began his diplomatic career at the Permanent Representation of Monaco to the Council of Europe. Following several years with the International Law Section at the Department of Legal Affairs in Monaco, he returned to the Permanent Representation in Strasbourg in 2021.

H.E. Mr Revel has chaired the Rapporteur Group on Legal Cooperation (GR-J) since October 2024. He also chairs the Statutory Committee of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport. The Ambassador is married and has one child.

Stanislas has served as Executive Secretary of the Council of Europe’s Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) following its creation in 2007. Since 2025 he is also responsible for the Sport Conventions.

During his tenure he has led key initiatives, co-ordinated the negotiation of numerous standards and overseen the drafting of the Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (the “Macolin Convention”) as well as the organisation of Ministerial Conferences.

From 2021 to 2025 he chaired the Council of Europe’s Staff Committee. He joined the Council in 2003, working on the Anti-Doping and Spectator Violence Conventions, and liaising with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), UNESCO and international sports federations, among others.

Prior to this, he worked as an NGO leader, trainer and consultant in the youth, refugee and environmental sectors.

Mr Lionel Beffre, born on 20 January 1964 in Decazeville, in the département of Aveyron, France, is a French senior civil servant and former student of the national administration college, the Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA), in the “Jean Monnet” promotion. As a graduate of the Institute of Political Studies in Paris, with a postgraduate degree (DEA) in public finance and taxation and a bachelor’s degree in law, he has spent all his career in the service of the state, carrying out high-profile tasks in the areas of local and regional government, internal security and the implementation of public policy.

He began his career at the Ministry of the Interior in 1990, then held several posts at prefectures, including Chief of Staff to the Prefect of the Region of Languedoc-Roussillon and Secretary General of the Prefecture of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. He subsequently performed duties in central government offices, including the General Inspectorate of Finance, the Financial Affairs Directorate of the Ministry of the Interior and the Private Office of the Minister of the Interior. In 2006, he became the Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister.

Having been appointed as prefect in 2007, Mr Beffre ran, in turn, the Prefectures of Lot-et-Garonne, Eure-et-Loir, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Isère and Seine-et-Marne. From 2013 to 2016, he was the High Commissioner of the French Republic in French Polynesia. His career in France gave him in-depth experience of the territorial administration of the state, co-ordination of public services and implementation of government  policies. In 2023 and 2024, he also served as Chief of Staff to the Minister for Overseas Territories.

Since 5 August 2024, Mr Lionel Beffre has been the Minister of the Interior of the Principality of Monaco. His professional life is characterised by extensive experience of administrative and governmental responsibilities, and he has been awarded several major distinctions for his work including the Legion of Honour, the French National Order of Merit and the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.

Solène Charuau is a senior official at the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life, where she leads the International Department. With over 20 years of experience in European affairs and public policy in the fields of sport and youth, she plays a central role in France’s international co-operation strategy in sport. She coordinated the Ministry’s European and international roadmap for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and led key initiatives in the field of sport during the French Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2022.

In addition to her extensive institutional experience, Solène currently serves as Chair of the Bureau of the Council of Europe’s Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS). She has contributed directly to European Sport Charter monitoring missions in Portugal and Morocco and regularly represents France in multilateral negotiations (EU, Council of Europe, Francophonie).

Solène holds a Master’s degree in European Project Management and a Political Science degree from Sciences Po Grenoble.

Charlie McConalogue is Ireland’s Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, with special responsibility for Sport and Postal Policy.

Originally from Gleneely, County Donegal, Minister McConalogue attended Carndonagh Community School before studying Economics, Politics and History at University College Dublin, where he first developed an interest in politics. Following a period working at Fianna Fáil headquarters and time spent in Australia, he returned to Donegal to work on the family farm.

His political career began in local government, when he was elected to Donegal County Council in 2009, representing the Inishowen area. He was elected to Dáil Éireann in 2011 as TD for Donegal North-East and has been re-elected at every subsequent general election, in 2016, 2020 and 2024.

Throughout his parliamentary career, Minister McConalogue has held a number of senior political and ministerial positions. He served as Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Children and subsequently on Education and Skills, before being appointed Minister of State at the Department of Justice, with responsibility for Law Reform, in July 2020. In September 2020, he was appointed Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, a position he held until his appointment to his current role.

As Minister of State for Sport, Minister McConalogue is responsible for advancing Ireland’s sporting ambitions, supporting participation at every level and strengthening the infrastructure and organisations that underpin Irish sport. His remit encompasses support for grassroots and community sport, investment in high-performance athletes, and the development of opportunities for greater inclusion and participation across society.

His work is focused on supporting athletes to compete at the highest international level while ensuring that communities throughout Ireland can access the benefits of sport and physical activity. Through continued investment in sporting infrastructure, organisations and participation initiatives, the Government aims to strengthen the sporting sector and expand opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage in sport.

Gloria Viseras OLY is the Senior Manager for Safeguarding at the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a former Olympian and an internationally recognised expert in safeguarding in sport.

At just 15 years old, Gloria became Spain’s National Champion in Artistic Gymnastics and represented her country at the Moscow 1980 Olympic Games, as one of only nine women on the Spanish Olympic team.

With over a decade of experience advancing safeguarding in sport, Gloria now leads key safeguarding initiatives within the IOC’s Health, Medicine and Science Department, including the development of international safeguarding frameworks and the implementation of safeguarding programmes at the Olympic and Youth Olympic Games.

Emily Karakoleva is the European Union Youth Delegate to the United Nations for the 2026–2027 mandate, becoming the first young person from Eastern Europe to hold this position. In this capacity, she represents the perspectives of over 73 million young Europeans in multilateral discussions and advocates for meaningful youth participation in global decision-making.

Previously, Emily served as Bulgaria’s youngest-ever Youth Delegate to the United Nations (2024–2025), engaging with around 3,000 young people across the country and bringing their perspectives to international forums, including the UN General Assembly and the World Summit for Social Development.

Her commitment to youth representation began as Chairperson of Bulgaria’s Children’s Council, where she advocated for children's rights and contributed to national policy initiatives, including the introduction of free mandatory school textbooks.

Beyond youth diplomacy, Emily is actively engaged in international security and disarmament. She was a winner of the UNIDIR–CIGI Youth Video Competition on space security and has presented her research at international academic conferences. Her work has also been recognised through the NATO Youth Summit Challenge and her selection for Bulgaria’s 40 Under 40.

Emily studies International Relations and Journalism at the American University in Bulgaria. Across her work, she focuses on bridging the gap between young people and institutions, ensuring that youth participation translates into tangible political and societal impact.

Matthias Kloth is the Head of the Council of Europe’s Digital Governance and Sport Department, which is inter alia responsible for Sport, Cybercrime, Data Protection and Artificial Intelligence.

He has previously worked in the Council of Europe as Adviser in the Office of the Secretary General and the Deputy Secretary General, as Executive Secretary of the Committee on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL) and as lawyer in the Registry of the European Court of Human Rights.

Prior to joining the Council of Europe, he worked as legal officer in the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Technology. He holds a doctorate degree in public international law.

Maren Mildestvedt is Project Manager for Safe Sport at the Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF), where she leads the development of TryggUng, a national initiative designed to help young athletes create safer, more inclusive, and positive sport environments.

A former national team basketball player and trained social worker, Maren combines firsthand experience from elite sport with expertise in relationships, inclusion, prevention, and community building.

In her work, she collaborates closely with young people, clubs, coaches, and sport federations to develop educational resources, reporting tools, and youth-led initiatives that help prevent bullying, harassment, abuse, and exclusion in sport.

Maren is passionate about ensuring that young people are not only protected in sport, but actively involved in shaping the culture and future of sport.

H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco, born Charlene Lynette Wittstock on 25 January 1978, in Bulawayo, Rhodesia, has been the wife of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco since 2011.

Early life and origins

Charlene is the daughter of Michael Wittstock (born in 1946), a former sales director, and Lynette Wittstock (born in 1959), a former swimmer and swimming instructor. She grew up alongside her two younger brothers: Gareth (born in 1982), Secretary General of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, and Sean (born in 1983).

In 1989, at the age of 12, Charlene and her family moved to South Africa. She was raised in Benoni, near Johannesburg, in an environment that fostered both athletic development and humanitarian awareness.

Sports Career

Charlene Wittstock developed a passion for swimming from a very young age and quickly rose through the ranks, first nationally and then internationally. In 1996, at the age of 18, she won the South African Championships.

In 2000, she competed in the Sydney Olympic Games as part of the South African team, which placed fifth in the 4 × 100 metre medley relay. That same year, she won a gold medal in the 200-metre backstroke at the Monaco Mare Nostrum International Swimming Meeting.

In 2002, she earned three gold medals at the Swimming World Cup (50 m and 100 m backstroke, 4 × 100 m relay), as well as a silver medal in the 4 × 100 m relay at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

Though she had qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, she was forced to retire from competitive swimming in 2007 due to injury.

Family life

Charlene met H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco in 2000 during a swimming competition held in Monaco. Their engagement was announced in June 2010. The civil wedding ceremony took place on 1 July 2011, in the Throne Room of the Prince’s Palace, followed by the religious ceremony on 2 July in the Palace’s Courtyard of Honour.

Since then, she has held the title of Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco, along with the female titles associated with the historical titles of the Sovereign Prince.

On 10 December 2014, the Princess gave birth to twins: H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Jacques, Marquis of Baux, and H.S.H. Princess Gabriella, Countess of Carladès.

Humanitarian and Philanthropic Commitment

Deeply influenced by her childhood in Africa and the inequalities she witnessed, Princess Charlene has been committed from a young age to supporting underprivileged children, particularly through volunteer swimming instruction.

She regularly accompanies Prince Albert II on humanitarian missions and represents the Principality at numerous charitable events, including the Red Cross Ball, the Rose Ball, and amfAR events.

• President:
  • President and founder of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation. Established in December 2012, the Foundation’s mission is to save lives by preventing drowning and promoting the educational values of sport.
  • Society for the Protection of Animals – Since September 2022
  • Monegasque Rugby Federation – Since October 2024. Among other things Princess Charlene is the initiator of the Sainte Dévote Tournament and the Rugby Exchange programme, which fosters intercultural exchange through sport.
• Vice-President:
  • Monaco Red Cross – Since 1 August 2021
• Honorary President:
  • Special Olympics Monaco – Since 2012
  • Pink Ribbon Monaco – Since 2024
• Patron:
  • Nelson Mandela Foundation – Since 2010
  • Special Olympics Charity Foundation – Since 2011
  • Born Free Foundation – Since 2011
  • South African Red Cross – Named patron in July 2016, at the 68th Gala

Distinctions

• • Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles (2012)
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (2012)
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Italy (2014)
  • Vermeil Sports Medal (2022)
  • Insignia of Dame of Honour and Devotion of the Order of Malta (2025)
  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour (2025)

Encho Keryazov was born on October 15, 1973, in Elhovo. He is a graduate of the Sports School in Yambol. He received his degree from the National Sports Academy "Vassil Levski". He began practicing sports acrobatics at the age of six and later became a competitor for the Bulgarian national team. He was awarded the title "Master of Sports".

After finishing his sports career, he established himself as a circus artist and balancing acrobat, building a successful international career with performances on prestigious stages across Europe and the world. In 2007, he was awarded the "Silver Clown" award at the International Circus Festival in Monte Carlo—one of the highest honors in the world of circus arts.

In 2010, he founded the Encho Keryazov Foundation, which supports talented Bulgarian children in the fields of education, sports, and arts. Encho Keryazov is the creator and producer of the international show "Night of the Stars", which has established itself as one of the most significant cultural events in Bulgaria.

From 2019 to 2026, he served as Deputy Mayor of the Municipality of Yambol, responsible for culture, sports, and youth activities. He has been awarded the Honorary Medal of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria and the "Golden Age" prize by the Ministry of Culture.

International Keynote Speaker, Author, World & European Champion in Para Golf, and Ambassador for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation

Caroline Mohr is an international keynote speaker, author, and former professional golfer whose extraordinary journey demonstrates the power of resilience, courage, and determination.

In 2011, Caroline’s life changed dramatically when she survived the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand, only to receive a life-threatening cancer diagnosis shortly afterwards. At the age of 22, she was given just 504 hours to prepare for the amputation of her right leg.

Determined not to let adversity define her future, Caroline returned to professional golf, becoming both a World and European Champion in Para Golf. Her remarkable comeback is a testament to the transformative power of mindset and the possibilities that emerge when we challenge our perceived limitations.

Today, Caroline inspires audiences worldwide through her keynote speeches, sharing her personal story alongside practical tools from her Blueberry MIND™ methodology. She works with international organisations and leaders to strengthen resilience, mindset and embrace change. In 2025, she was nominated for Best Speaker in Sweden.

As an Ambassador for the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation, Caroline is passionate about the power of sport to build confidence, foster inclusion, and inspire young people to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams.

Through her work in sport, speaking, and advocacy, Caroline continues to champion a powerful message: our circumstances do not have to determine our possibilities.

Since the end of 2021, Marie-Laure Lemineur has led Safeguarding and Child Protection within FIFA’s Education and Social Responsibility Division. Together with her team, she supports FIFA’s 211 member associations in fostering a safer football culture, oversees safeguarding protocols at FIFA competitions, promotes the integration of safeguarding standards across the organisation, and coordinates follow-up on incident reports with FIFA Ethics.

Marie-Laure has more than 20 years of experience in human rights education and child protection, including work to prevent abuse and exploitation both online and offline. Her career has included roles in Central America, Asia and Europe. She has authored and co-authored several publications and served on international advisory bodies and boards.

A law graduate of Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3 in France, Marie-Laure holds a master’s degree in international human rights law from the University of Essex in the UK.

Zander Newman, aged 20, is a Human Rights Activist from Scotland and prospective Councillor for his city. Committed to bringing intersectional lived experience and professional expertise on Disability, LGBT+, D/deaf and Care experience. Zander has a particular focus on meaningful youth engagement and bringing lived experience to decision-making.

Previously, he worked for the Scottish Youth Parliament researching the experiences of care-experienced young people, including those in secure care. This report went on to advise on key priorities for Police Scotland's corporate parenting plan, a first for the inclusion of meaningful youth participation. This sparked a true passion for qualitative research and policy, especially within public health.

Starting in climate action, Zander then campaigned with LGBT Youth Scotland. From media to ministers, Zander campaigned for Gender Recognition Reform, specifically the inclusion of end-of-life provisions and 16-18-year-olds. This work led to Zander becoming a Young Scot Award finalist under the Trans Rights Youth Commission aged only 16.

Since then, Zander has worked with researchers across the world in EDI from Bulgaria to America and is currently working with both the James Lind Alliance in England to set key priorities for future research for gender diverse young people and the Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies on conversion practices policy to create clear anti-conversion practice guidelines.

Alongside larger projects, he runs local support groups and bridging communities, health and social care partnerships and housing partnerships to support change fuelled by lived experience. On top of this, he has completed two HNCs while working, earning A*S in both, including his most recent in Applied Sciences, as well as British Sign Language qualifications.

As his current projects come to a close, he looks ahead to future opportunities, hoping to remain a catalyst for change.

Ingrid Beutler, LL.M, LL.B, B.A. is an internationally recognised leader in sport, integrity, ethics, human rights and sustainability, with more than two decades of experience helping organisations harness the power of sport to minimise risk and create positive and lasting social change. Combining expertise in international law, integrity and sport governance with practical experience as a former elite athlete, she has built a career at the intersection of purpose, performance and impact.

As Senior Partner at Think Beyond she leads major safeguarding, sustainability and social impact programmes across the global sport sector. She sits on the Safe Sport International Advisory Council, was engaged by FIFA to lead the global consultation on the establishment of an international safe sport entity, teaches universities on safeguarding in sport and currently advises multiple sport, governmental and specialist entities on policy and investigatory safe sport matters.

Prior to joining Think Beyond, Ingrid held senior leadership positions across the international sport ecosystem, including roles with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) where she led the partnership between the IOC, INTERPOL and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), was Director of Social Responsibility and Integrity at SportAccord, and former Head of the United Nations Office on Sport for Development and Peace (UNOSDP).

Mrs. Berro-Amadeï was born on October 24, 1965 in Monaco, is married and has one son.  

After obtaining a master's degree in law from the University of Nice and a diploma from the National School of Magistracy in Paris, she began her judicial career in 1989 at the Court of First Instance of Monaco.  

Following Monaco's accession to the Council of Europe in 2004, she was the first judge elected in respect of the Principality to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. She is then President of Section in this same Court.  

At the end of her mandate in 2015, HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco appointed her as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Monaco to Germany, Austria and Poland, and Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna. She then left Berlin at the end of 2019 for Brussels, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Monaco to Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands and Head of the Mission of Monaco to the European Union.  

Since January 17, 2022, she was appointed as Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.  

From 10 January to 21 July 2025, she also held the post of Acting Minister of State for the Principality, thereby becoming the first woman to hold that office.  

She speaks French, English and German.  

She is decorated as Commander of the Order of Saint-Charles (Monaco), Commander of the National Order of the Legion of Honor (France), Commander of the Order of the Star (Italy), and holder of the Cross with Plaque in the Order Merito Melitensi (Order Sovereign of Malta).

Hanne Juncher is Director of Security, Integrity and Rule of law at the Council of Europe. She was previously the head of the Council of Europe’s action against money-laundering and other economic crime and the Executive Secretary of the Council of Europe’s Group of States against Corruption (GRECO).

Hanne has also led the Council of Europe’s work on justice and legal co-operation as well as its human rights support and awareness-raising work. She previously worked in the Secretariat of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT), and for the Ministry of Defence of Denmark on security policy and international peacekeeping.

Hanne has postgraduate degrees in law from the Universities of Copenhagen and Essex.

Born on 31 October 1963 in Nykøbing Mors, Mogens Jensen is a Danish politician and member of the Social Democratic Party. Jensen has served as a member of the Danish Parliament (Folketing) since 2005, representing Western Jutland and previously Ringkøbing County constituencies.

Over his parliamentary career, he has held several leadership roles, including Chair of the Cultural and Ecclesiastical Affairs Committee of the Folketing, Chair of the Danish Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), and Chair of the PACE Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media.

Mr Jensen has a background in trade union work has chaired and served on numerous boards and cultural organisations. He is also a recipient of the Commander of the Order of Dannebrog (2024).

Charlotte Girard-Fabre is Chair of the Consultative Committee of the Council of Europe's Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS), a position to which she was re-elected in 2026. She is also President of the French Multisport Association of Referees and Judges (AFCAM), Secretary General and CEO of the International Federation for Sports Officials (IFSO), and a Board Member of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF).

A former international ice hockey referee, she officiated at two Olympic Winter Games, in 2014 and 2018, as well as six World Championships. Her multisport background also includes national-level officiating in handball and curling.

With extensive experience in sports governance, she advocates for the recognition and protection of sport officials, gender equality, integrity in sport, and more inclusive governance.

Alongside her institutional responsibilities, she works with organisations and senior leaders on management, governance, decision-making and organisational transformation.

In 2025, Charlotte Girard-Fabre was appointed Knight of the French National Order of Merit (Ordre national du Mérite).