Benedicte is currently Partnerships Director at Climate TRACE. She turned to RIAC in hope of using her breadth of experience to help make a local impact.  She told RIAC, “I’m delighted to be joining the Arunima Kumar Dance Company as a Trustee. I’m inspired by AKDC’s commitment to combining artistic excellence with community engagement and social impact. Drawing on my experience in start-ups, partnerships, and operations across technology and sustainability, I look forward to supporting the company’s growth and helping it build a lasting positive impact. I’m grateful to RIAC for facilitating this meaningful connection and supporting me in this exciting first trustee role.”

“Through RIAC, we were matched with outstanding leaders from a wide range of backgrounds,” explained Arunima, “and when we met Benedicte, we immediately knew she was the right person for our charity. Benedicte joined us at a pivotal moment in AKDC’s transition as a charity. She has been instrumental in strengthening our Board of Trustees, streamlining our financial systems, and embedding robust governance across the organisation. She is now playing a vital role in shaping and enabling our future global partnerships , inclusive outreach projects , corporate alliances and advocacy for South Asian dance forms, especially Kuchipudi. Benedicte combines deep expertise with exceptional energy and a genuine commitment to support – qualities that make her an invaluable part of our next chapter. We are super grateful to RIAC and to Bene.”

We look forward to seeing the results of this amazing match.