Ruth Kronenburg leads the organisation’s global activities. She is responsible for the international implemention, operation, advocacy and emergency support. She also oversees international projects in Latin America, West Africa, MENA region, South Asia and Eastern Europe. In her previous role as Director of Operations, she held an equivalent position on the Board of Directors, overseeing and being responsible for the operational side of the organisation. Kronenburg was co-responsible for the increasing development in financial, social, professional and economic growth of the organisation with an eye for the sensitive and security issues of the journalists and media in the world.

Four years prior to joining Free Press Unlimited in June 2011, she was interim director / manager specialised in media related organisations. Her achievements included the successful reorganisation of Radio Zamaneh in less than 18 months. Prior to her freelance career, she worked as General Manager for the Endemol Holding group for over 13 years. Her specialism is change & people management combined with business administration. Her approach to leadership is a blend of clear strategic know-how and a deep understanding of the organisation’s mission: always in service of contributing to the flow of reliable information worldwide. Kronenburg’s main goal is to ensure that Free Press Unlimited maintains the organisation’s strong reputation on Press Freedom and Safety of Journalists. In the coming years, she will continue the successful course of the organisation, while also leading the innovation needed in today’s turbulent time for press freedom. Kronenburg holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and studied PR/Communication.