Laureus
Morten Schmidt is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in international development, program management, and strategic partnerships. Currently serving as the Director of Programmes and Grants at Laureus since August 2017, Morten also holds the position of Chairman at Global Knowledge Brokers. Morten's entrepreneurial spirit is evident through the founding of El Chocolatal Golf Eco Resort, recognized for its environmental sustainability and biodiversity. Previous roles include Head of Strategic Partnerships at Oxfam, where oversight of key donor relationships was maintained, and Regional Programme Funding Manager for Latin America and the Caribbean. Morten's career spans various notable organizations such as Diakonia and IBIS Denmark, coupled with a strong academic background that includes a PhD from Copenhagen Business School and a short program at Columbia Business School.
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Laureus
Laureus is a global sports-based charity that works to improve the lives of young people. The first Patron of Laureus was Nelson Mandela. At the inaugural Laureus World Sports Awards in 2000, President Mandela said: “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does. Sport can awaken hope where there was previously only despair.” This has become the philosophy of Laureus and the driving force behind its work. Laureus combines Laureus Sport for Good, the Laureus World Sports Academy and Ambassadors Programme and the Laureus World Sports Awards to form a unique organisation that uses the inspirational power of sport as a force for good.