Engineers Without Borders International Announces New Board Directors for 2027 and Beyond
The election for the new Board Directors of Engineers Without Borders International (EWBI) is now complete, and we are delighted to announce the appointment of four new directors who will join the EWB International Board from 1 January 2027.
Please join us in congratulating:
- Adán Levy, Executive Director, Engineers Without Borders Argentina
- Herbert Kisara, Director of Programs and Partnerships, Engineers Without Borders Canada
- Erland Stubkjaer, Chairman of the Board, Engineers Without Borders Denmark
- Melissa Montgomery, Chief Programs Officer, Engineers Without Borders USA
We extend our congratulations to the successful candidates and our sincere appreciation to everyone who participated in the election process. The quality and calibre of candidates once again demonstrated the depth of leadership across the Engineers Without Borders network. We also thank all member organizations that took the time to cast their votes and help shape the future of our global movement.
The newly elected directors will join a diverse and experienced Board representing Engineers Without Borders organisations from across the world. Together, they will serve alongside:
- Kapil Dev Regmi, President EWB International, Engineers Without Borders Nepal
- Kristina Teppo, Engineers Without Borders Luxembourg
- Enrique Guemez, Engineers Without Borders Mexico
- Chikondi Gurira, CEO, Engineers Without Borders South Africa
- Julia Inés Roitman Gil, Appointed Director
- Emmanuelle Sallin, Engineers Without Borders Switzerland
- Kalpana Khanal, Appointed Director, Treasurer
As we welcome our new directors, we also recognize the commitment and contributions of our outgoing board members: Rajeev Lal of Engineers Without Borders India, Peter Nzabanita of Engineers Without Borders East Africa, Karl Ove Ingebrigtsen of EWB Norway, and Angeline Tan of Engineers Without Borders Singapore. Their leadership, guidance, and dedication have helped strengthen EWB International, advance our shared mission, and position the organization for continued growth and impact. We are deeply grateful for their service and the foundation they have helped build.
The addition of Melissa, Herbert, Adan, and Erland brings valuable expertise in governance, programmes, partnerships, and organizational leadership. Their collective experience will help guide EWB International as it continues to strengthen collaboration across member organizations, champion engineering for sustainable development, and support a growing global community committed to creating a more just, resilient, and sustainable world.
As we look ahead, we are excited to welcome these new leaders and the perspectives they bring to our global movement. Together, the Board will continue to support EWB International’s mission of connecting and empowering member organizations to create lasting, community-driven impact around the world.
Congratulations to our newly elected directors, and thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s election. Together, we continue to build a stronger global movement for engineering and sustainable development.