IWMI leaders reflect on the organization’s accomplishments over its first 40 years. As IWMI celebrates four decades of research and innovation, former director generals and board chairs share their reflections, learnings, and favorite memories.
Featured in the video are Thomas Wickham, Director General (1983–1987); Roberto Lenton, Director General (1987–1994) and Chair of the Board of Governors (2019–2023); David Seckler, Director General (1995–2000); Frank Rijsberman, Director General (2000–2007); David Molden, Director General (2007); Colin Chartres, Director General (2007–2012); John Skerritt, Chair of the Board of Governors (2009–2012); Jeremy Bird, Director General (2012–2017); and Claudia Sadoff, Director General (2018–2020).
Current leadership celebrates IWMI’s milestones and how they link to today’s work and future plans. Simi Kamal, Chair of the Board of Governors, opens with her reflections on IWMI’s 40th anniversary and Mark Smith, Director General, closes with how IWMI’s history has shaped the organization and is coherent with the new IWMI Strategy 2024–2030.
Special thanks to all the people who participated in the interviews.