Photo: Sabina Grubbeson, Secretary General of Loza Foundation, and Johan Isacson, Chair, on site in North Macedonia.
Loza Foundation has appointed Johan Isacson as its new Chair. He succeeds Pär Rylöv, who steps down after four years in the role.
Johan Isacson has extensive experience from international contexts. He has worked in, and has strong networks across, several of the regions where Loza Foundation is actively engaged.
Through previous collaborations, Johan has also worked with organisations such as Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) and SOS Children’s Villages. With a background in international leadership within the private sector and experience from complex environments, he brings solid expertise in governance, communication, organisational development, and strategic board work.
The Board’s decision to appoint Johan Isacson is based on his ability to combine long-term responsibility with clear structure and transparency. In his role as Chair, he sees strong value in building on the methods and ways of working already established, while further developing how the organisation shares its experience and results with the wider public.
“I see strong opportunities for Loza Foundation to continue developing and growing as an organisation. My ambition is to contribute to greater clarity around how the work in the field is carried out, how Loza’s methodology functions in practice, and the real difference it makes for people living in extreme poverty,” says Johan Isacson.
He emphasises the importance of long-term perspective and clear governance, both internally within the organisation and in dialogue with donors, companies, and partners. A key part of the role is to contribute to a deeper understanding of Loza Foundation’s approach and methodology, without oversimplifying the complexity of working against extreme poverty.
“Trust is built through understanding. When we are clear about what we do, why the work matters, and how change happens over time, we create long-term credibility,” says Johan Isacson.
Johan Isacson formally assumed the role of Chair on 10 September 2025.