On June 12, 2025, Access2innovation gathered its members for the annual general assembly, hosted onsite at EIFO in Nordhavn, Copenhagen.
The two-hour session marked a constructive and forward-looking review of the year, with engaged input from our members across business, research, and civil society
A Year of Activity and Progress
The Chair of the Board, Henrik Wollesen, opened the meeting by welcoming the participants and guiding the assembly through the structured agenda. His annual report acknowledged the broad scope of activities carried out in 2024 and the organization’s continuous efforts to drive innovation and partnerships across sectors and continents. The board expressed optimism about landing new, projects in the near future.
CEO Henrik Anker-Ladefoged was elected as moderator for the assembly and presented both the financial report for 2024 and the proposed budget for 2025. These were both approved, along with the mandate to begin working towards creating a membership fee model that allows for a more flexible structure—comprising a base fee with the possibility of adding services at an additional cost.
The budget presentation expatiated on the problem the organization is facing with a tight cash flow the coming months, however there are several opportunities being pursued later in the year that could generate the needed revenue.
To support continued dialogue on value creation, the board proposed a dedicated member meeting in the autumn.
Board Elections: Continuity and New Perspectives
Three board positions were up for election, covering representation from business, research, and public institutions. Outgoing members included Lars Møller (Caritas), Ole Haubro (Aller Aqua), and Simon la Cour (Pesitho A/S). The assembly expressed appreciation for their contributions.
The following members were elected to serve on the board from April 2025 to April 2027:
- Ole Haubro, Aller Aqua (re-elected)
- Henrik Mahaini, Intertec
- Ulla Balle, DanChurchAid
They will join continuing board members:
- Henrik Wollesen, Engsko A/S
- Peter Mackie Kjær, University of Copenhagen
The board will convene shortly to determine its internal roles and responsibilities.
In addition, three alternates were elected to support the board:
- Arne Remmen, Aalborg University
- Søren Jeppesen, Copenhagen Business School
- Flemming Pedersen, DMS Africa
The alternates will arrange the order of succession among themselves in the weeks following the assembly.
Looking Ahead
As the organization enters a new cycle, there was a shared sense of commitment to deepening member engagement and creating new partnerships. With new and returning voices around the boardroom table, Access2innovation is well-positioned to continue delivering value at the intersection of business, research, and development.
