People

Meet the forces behind 21st Europe — with new people joining as we further establish our mission into 2026.

Caelan Tatz

Growth & Strategy

Caelan shapes growth and strategy at 21st Europe, blending creative vision and strategic insight to build frameworks that spark expansion and lasting impact.

Franca Bloch

Strategy & Design

Franca integrates strategic design and entrepreneurship to shape thoughtful, research-driven approaches to development.

Helen Job

Learning & Exchange

Helen bridges futures thinking and educational insight to deepen institutional engagement and spark new applications of emerging ideas.

Irene Pereyra

Design & Policy

Irene bridges design and policy to turn complex societal challenges into actionable, people-centred frameworks for change.

Ivan Korolev

Research & Strategy

Ivan distils data, trends, and cultural insight into clear strategic direction, grounding decisions in evidence and context.

Johanna Fabrin

Managing Director, Partner

Johanna brings a background in policy and economics to anchor 21st Europe in timely policy agendas and ensures their translation into actionable insights through design.

Kaave Pour

Founder

Kaave brings a background in creative direction and strategy, and is also behind several ventures across design, culture and technology, promoting a playful yet thoughtful approach to progress.

Nick Law

Partnerships & Network

Nick builds connections across disciplines and industries, translating shared purpose into strategic partnerships that drive meaningful collaboration.

Jonas Gissel Mikkelsen

Advisor

Jonas advises the 21st Europe team on its long-term strategic initiatives. He studies how signals of change ripple through society, helping institutions and investors see where the future is quietly taking shape.

Oliver Yorke

Investment & Strategy

Oliver applies regenerative and systems-based thinking to align investment strategies with long-term, transformative impact.

Polly Bernstein

Communications & Operations

Polly transforms complex strategy into coherent communication and coordinated action, ensuring clarity and cohesion across initiatives.

Virginia Lui

Creative & Strategy

Virginia connects creative vision and strategic structure to foster cross-cultural understanding and integrated innovation.