The Board of Directors, appointed on 17th of February 2026.
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Pierre has long been a committed supporter of Ukraine, notably as EBRD Vice President and as the French President’s Special Envoy for Ukraine’s Relief and Reconstruction. Since February 2026, he has served as Chair of the UCHF Board.
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Oleksandra has been selected as the Managing Director following an open and transparent competition. She brings more than ten years of experience in museum management, cultural policy, and international partnerships.
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Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine for Culture since March 2024. Olena has been a prominent advocate for strengthening Ukrainian cultural identity, supporting educational reform, preserving historical memory, and documenting the damage caused by Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.
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Valéry is a French cultural diplomat and heritage protection leader who heads the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas (ALIPH). He is widely recognized for advancing the preservation of endangered cultural heritage, museums, monuments, and historic sites in conflict and crisis zones, including support for the protection of Ukraine’s cultural heritage.
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Sneška is a leading cultural heritage activist who has spent more than two decades mobilizing civil society, policymakers, and local communities to protect endangered cultural sites across Europe. Through her leadership of Europa Nostra, she has championed grassroots heritage campaigns, advocated for stronger cultural protection policies, and promoted public engagement in safeguarding Europe’s shared cultural legacy.
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Johannes is a cultural heritage advocate who has played a leading role in protecting Ukrainian museums, monuments, and collections during Russia’s war against Ukraine. Through the Ukraine Art Aid Center, he has helped coordinate emergency aid, conservation materials, and preservation projects, while publicly advocating for the safeguarding of cultural heritage as a core element of national identity and historical memory.
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Charles is a French cultural heritage advocate known for promoting international cooperation in heritage preservation and museum development. Through his leadership roles in French cultural institutions, he has supported initiatives that strengthen the protection, accessibility, and transmission of cultural heritage, particularly through education, professional training, and cross-border cultural partnerships.
