Louise Frisk
Name: Louise Frisk
Position: CEO, Amref Nordic
Description:
Louise, is a visionary leader who knows how to bring about positive change in the world. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Between 2017 and 2023, Louise served as the Secretary-General of Clowns Without Borders, Sweden (CWB), where she worked tirelessly to strengthen children’s psychosocial health through laughter and play in areas of war and crisis. Her dedication and hard work paid off, as she more than doubled the revenue, tripled staff, and significantly expanded operations to more high-risk areas and long-term programs. Louise’s experience in building organizations and leading through change with a focus on professionalisation, increased revenue, and deeper impact for the beneficiaries is unparalleled. Her commitment to inclusion and justice is evident in her work, where she has focused on women’s and children’s rights for over a decade. Over the years, Louise has worked in more than twenty-five countries, including South Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, Rwanda, and the DRC, gaining extensive experience in both development and humanitarian contexts. With a degree in Gender Studies with a focus on Global Development and Human Rights, she is well-equipped to tackle the challenges facing organizations in today’s complex world. Louise is not just a CEO; she is a trailblazer, a changemaker, and an inspiration to those around her.
Position: CEO, Amref Nordic
Description:
Louise, is a visionary leader who knows how to bring about positive change in the world. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. Between 2017 and 2023, Louise served as the Secretary-General of Clowns Without Borders, Sweden (CWB), where she worked tirelessly to strengthen children’s psychosocial health through laughter and play in areas of war and crisis. Her dedication and hard work paid off, as she more than doubled the revenue, tripled staff, and significantly expanded operations to more high-risk areas and long-term programs. Louise’s experience in building organizations and leading through change with a focus on professionalisation, increased revenue, and deeper impact for the beneficiaries is unparalleled. Her commitment to inclusion and justice is evident in her work, where she has focused on women’s and children’s rights for over a decade. Over the years, Louise has worked in more than twenty-five countries, including South Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, Rwanda, and the DRC, gaining extensive experience in both development and humanitarian contexts. With a degree in Gender Studies with a focus on Global Development and Human Rights, she is well-equipped to tackle the challenges facing organizations in today’s complex world. Louise is not just a CEO; she is a trailblazer, a changemaker, and an inspiration to those around her.
