Meet our dedicated leaders

Our managing committee and board of directors are committed to helping the Fund reach its goals.

Meet our fund managing committee members

Laurence Piccinin

Chairwoman

Our commitment to mobilize stakeholders collectively in order to address urgent stakes to improve lives matches Think Human Fund’s engagement in climate sustainability, the key to life’s persistence, and education, at the root of social change. Think Human Fund brings varied support –whether financial, in-kind or human prompting volunteering– to raise those stem conditions of decent lives, by supporting local NGOs working for the better of communities worldwide.

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Philip Cassidy

Concentrix Representative

“I am dedicated to steering the strategic direction of the Fund in order to achieve its objectives and beyond, to make the most positive and meaningful impact in the Fund’s key areas of focus: climate resilience and quality education for communities with limited opportunities.”

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Diane Hanson

Concentrix Representative

“The challenges are immense! I’m really excited to be part of this adventure. As the People Solutions Lead at Concentrix, it’s very rewarding to also be able to look at how we can support external communities.”

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Jane Fogarty

Concentrix Representative

“We look not only at the quality of the projects, but also at the seriousness and calibre of the nonprofits we work with to guarantee results. It’s a real opportunity to support the communities that surround us, and to contribute as individuals too.”

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Joseph Le Marchand

King Baudouin Foundation Representative

“I have the pleasure to represent King Baudouin Foundation at Think Human Fund Steering committee, and help on compliance, strategy and grantmaking activities”

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Mary Bonneaud Legarde

General Manager, THF

“I’d like to thank our amazing network of local ambassadors and game-changers who dedicate their skills, commitment and time to help nonprofits and local communities, on top of their day-to-day jobs.”

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Jacqueline Liwanag-Cuadro

Project and Communication Manager, THF

“After 3 years as an ambassador, I’m now joining the THF team to support the communication and project management.”

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Laurence Piccinin

Chairwoman

“Our commitment to mobilize stakeholders collectively in order to address urgent stakes to improve lives matches Think Human Fund’s engagement in climate sustainability, the key to life’s persistence, and education, at the root of social change. Think Human Fund brings varied support –whether financial, in-kind or human prompting volunteering– to raise those stem conditions of decent lives, by supporting local NGOs working for the better of communities worldwide.”

Laurence PICCININ has 17 years of experience in designing and managing impact organizations and departments. She has implemented and carried out missions for major companies at the crossroads of the public and private spheres, always dealing with social commitment and impact. She has an extensive knowledge of the education and training sectors and actors, as well as of corporate and individual philanthropy, ESG and CSR approaches, and the ecosystem of associations and NGOs. She has contributed from the outset to game-changing educational and training projects, such as mentoring and innovative guidance solutions for high-school students.

A former teacher in secondary and higher education in France and the USA, a Fulbright alumni, she created in 2013 the first collective impact philanthropy organization in France : l’Alliance pour l’éducation, bringing companies, individual philanthropists, local NGOs and priority area schools to work together to improve students’ self-confidence and choices. 

She organised the merger of L’Alliance pour l’éducation with the French United Way chapter five years later. For ten years she was the CEO of the organization Alliance pour l’éducation-United Way which mobilizes 40 companies and 30 NGOs to bring advice, support, mentoring, preparation and concrete experience with the professional world to 15,000 middle and high-school students every year.

Since February 2023 she has been the head of the social impact at Galileo Global Education, the world’s independent higher education leader, building the group’s strategy and programs to open its schools to a socio-demographic diversity of students, generalize mentoring, and implement volunteering opportunities for Galileo school students in France.

She is a member of the selection committees of the foundations of Aéroports de Paris and Française des Jeux, and humbled to have been appointed the independent Chairwoman of Concentrix’s Think Human Fund in April 2024.

Philip Cassidy

Concentrix Representative

“I am dedicated to steering the strategic direction of the Fund in order to achieve its objectives and beyond, to make the most positive and meaningful impact in the Fund’s key areas of focus: climate resilience and quality education for communities with limited opportunities.”

Philip Cassidy, MBE, is Executive Vice President, Strategic Projects and Corporate Strategy at Concentrix, a global business services company. This Executive role includes overseeing the business’ ESG strategy and publication of the Annual Sustainability Report and spearheading partnerships with nonprofits such as One Young World, where Philip attended the Belfast Summit in 2023 for the first time as an Executive Partner. Philip has served in various executive leadership roles, including Finance Director for ntl.

Founder/CEO of gem prior to its acquisition by Concentrix; and more. He also served as a board director for IOD from 2006-2009 and has served on the board of nonprofit Friends of Young Enterprise Northern Ireland (YENI) Foundation since 2000.

Through YENI Philip has volunteered his time over the years to support and empower young entrepreneurs, particularly those in social need, to develop their entrepreneurial talents and ambitions. 

Philip was named in the 2021 New Year Honours list of Northern Ireland for his services to entrepreneurship, business and the economy in Northern Ireland.

As President of Think Human Fund, Philip is passionate about steering the strategic direction of the Fund to fulfil its goals, and beyond, to create the most positive and meaningful impact in the Fund’s focus areas of climate resilience and quality education, in the geographies Concentrix operates in.

Diane Hanson

Concentrix Representative

“The challenges are immense! I’m really excited to be part of this adventure. As the People Solutions Lead at Concentrix, it’s very rewarding to also be able to look at how we can support external communities.”

A people-first business leader with a deep well of HR knowledge and an unmatched passion for caring for others, Diane is an expert at creating staff experiences that achieve consistently exceptional results, influence organizational success, and protect and support our people.

With two decades of experience providing high-level HR leadership for global businesses, including 18+ years at Concentrix, Diane is a strategic, tech-savvy leader who excels at building world-class staff experiences that are both consistent on a global scale and intimate on a local scale. Leveraging her proven ability to help organizations thrive through engaging leadership, dedicated mentorship, and the development of results-driven teams who are dedicated to caring for people and revolutionizing business outcomes. 

Diane is responsible for leading the continued global growth of our culture and utilizing emerging technologies to ensure staff feel a sense of care, inclusion, and belonging regardless of role or location. With her deep understanding of our business, coupled with an unending drive to leverage innovative new tech and solutions to their fullest potential as a force for good, Diane brings diverse leaders together from across the globe as one team to ensure we attract, retain, and develop the best talent for the future. Prior to joining Concentrix, Diane served in multiple roles in the insurance industry.

Married with 1 son and 2 dogs, loves walking on the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Jane Fogarty

Concentrix Representative

“We look not only at the quality of the projects, but also at the seriousness and calibre of the nonprofits we work with to guarantee results. It’s a real opportunity to support the communities that surround us, and to contribute as individuals too.”

Jane is Executive Vice President, Legal, at Concentrix, a global business services company. In this role, Jane manages the global team that looks after the legal and compliance needs of the combined company. Governance is a big part of that responsibility which Jane manages as part of Concentrix’ ESG strategy. 

Jane is a distinguished legal executive with a dynamic global career spanning two continents and top-tier public and private technology companies. Passionate about education, Jane previously served as the General Counsel at Turnitin, a company dedicated to promoting integrity in education. 

Jane is also on the selection committee for a global education scholarship fund that is supporting future leaders. She has also been a mentor to many professional women commencing their careers and mentoring students from disadvantaged backgrounds to reach goals they never thought achievable. Jane is also an avid supporter of climate resilience initiatives and enjoys spending time outdoors.

As a member of Think Human Fund, Jane is looking forward to bringing her passion for education and the environment into supporting the Fund’s mission in all parts of the world that Concentrix calls home.

Joseph Le Marchand

King Baudouin Foundation Representative

“I have the pleasure to represent King Baudouin Foundation at Think Human Fund Steering committee, and help on compliance, strategy and grantmaking activities”

Joseph has been active in philanthropy since 2003, both in structuring vehicle (strategy, governance, tools) and implementing grantmaking activities.

After various experiences with French and American Foundations, he became head of French office of King Baudouin Foundation in 2021.

He graduated in Russian studies.

Mary Bonneaud Legarde

General Manager, THF

“I’d like to thank our amazing network of local ambassadors and game-changers who dedicate their skills, commitment and time to help nonprofits and local communities, on top of their day-to-day jobs.”

Mary is based in France and has been working in the philanthropic sector for 20 years. For 7 years, she worked as general delegate for the L’Occitane en Provence foundation and fund, developing knowledge of natural knowledge, empowering women through income generating activities and supporting the visually impaired.

Then, wishing to get closer to the project side, she worked as head of fundraising for the general public for Voies navigables de France to replant a Unesco-listed site.

After working for an association, a public institution, a foundation and an endowment fund, she took over the management of Think Human Fund and Foundation to continue supporting high-impact projects in the fields of education and climate change resilience.

Jacqueline Liwanag-Cuadro

Project and Communication Manager, THF

“After 3 years as an ambassador, I’m now joining the THF team to support the communication and project management.”

Based in the Philippines, Jacqueline served as the APAC Regional Ambassador for Think Human Foundation from 2021, where she was instrumental in the Life Project 4 Youth initiative, which expanded from the Philippines to India, Egypt, and Indonesia. She also played a key role in establishing the Dignity for Children Foundation in Malaysia. She supported mental wellness, DEI training, Impact Sourcing, and Learning & Development, and was the HR Engagement Coordinator for the Philippines. With over 8 years of training experience and numerous certifications, she specialized in product, systems, culture, and communication training, and led key programs to enhance satisfaction metrics.

 

Jacqueline has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and has completed education courses as part of her post-graduate studies. She gained work experience in television networks, film companies, and academia. She takes pleasure in being a resource speaker, organizing and hosting events, reading, and participating in charity work with her family for more than 15 years.