Helle Thorning-Schmidt
CEO of Save the Children International, former Prime Minister of Denmark
Helle Thorning-Schmidt joined Save the Children International after a career of public service. As the Prime Minister of Denmark, she led a coalition government from 2011 until 2015, successfully steering Denmark through a difficult period of transition after the global financial crisis.
"A Recognised Expert on Leadership Transition"
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Prior to her time as Prime Minister, Helle was member of Danish Parliament and the Leader of the Social Democratic Party for 10 years. She was a member of the European Parliament and previously worked as an international adviser to the Confederation of Trade Unions. Throughout her career Helle has been deeply engaged with a range of significant national, European and global issues. She now contributes her insights and expertise, as a board member to several influential international advisory groups and think-tanks. As CEO of Save the Children International, Helle oversees humanitarian and development programs that reach 55 million children in around 120 countries.
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Recognised for her inspirational leadership and her ability to galvanize leaders across multiple parties she demonstrates her collaborative leadership style, which she brings to audiences over the world.