About Us

The Board formally represents the THP Foundation. Its composition ensures that legal, economic, financial, administrative, and communication expertise are present alongside the essential knowledge of refugee, migration, and development issues and international networks.

Board members:

  • HRH Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands (Chairman), NL
  • Walter Schmid (Deputy Chairman), CH
  • Mayor Jozias van Aartsen (Secretary), NL
  • Jan-Hendrik Schretlen (Treasurer), NL
  • David Arkless, UK
  • Ian Goldin, SA
  • Morten Kjaerum, DK
  • Doris Magsaysay-Ho, Philippines
  • Kathleen Newland, USA


The Management Board, composed of the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Treasurer of the Board, meets on a monthly basis by teleconference to review project status, monitor finances and strategic implementation as well as take necessary decisions. Where necessary, the Management Board will defer and make recommendations to the Board, who take decisions on main items such as strategy development. The Board meets twice a year.