As the HundrED Foundation embarks on its first set of support programs for education innovators, it aims to facilitate programs valued at over USD 1 million by 2025 to help scale selected educational innovations. With a 30-year career in strategic communications, advocacy, and social impact, Wilmshurst’s expertise will further strengthen the HundrED Foundation’s ability to drive philanthropic initiatives and maximize educational impact worldwide.
"HundrED’s mission relies heavily on partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including education innovators, governments, NGOs, and businesses. Euan’s experience will be crucial in helping us maximize the impact of philanthropic investments, ensuring that our support programs drive sustainable and scalable education innovations globally," said Lasse Leponiemi, co-founder of HundrED and Chairman of the HundrED Foundation.
Wilmshurst’s career spans leadership roles at prestigious organizations such as The LEGO Foundation, where he spearheaded advocacy and communication efforts to promote learning through play, as well as positions with IBM, The Coca-Cola Company, and Pearson. He has also contributed to global education initiatives, serving on the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) board and advising the Clinton Global Initiative’s Education Working Group. His deep commitment to social impact, particularly in education, climate, and philanthropy, aligns perfectly with HundrED’s mission to transform education systems through innovation.
"I am excited to join HundrED and contribute to its vision of scaling impactful education innovations. HundrED’s unique approach to identifying and supporting the most promising solutions in education provides a critical opportunity to drive meaningful change. I look forward to collaborating with global partners to help students thrive through innovative solutions,” said Euan Wilmshurst.
HundrED’s growing network of education innovators and stakeholders is constantly seeking to expand collaborations.
The HundrED Foundation welcomes partners interested in supporting the scaling of impactful educational innovations, particularly in target regions and thematic areas. If you are interested in exploring collaboration opportunities with the HundrED Foundation, please reach out to discuss how we can work together to address the global challenges in education.