MEET THE FAMILY

Previously working as Head Scout in Africa for Manchester United, reporting directly to Sir Alex Ferguson, Right to Dream has always been a life mission for Tom. Since founding the organisation in Ghana, Right to Dream has continued to grow with the acquisition of FC Nordsjælland, the launch of Right to Dream Egypt and future expansion into the US. Tom’s passion stems from his desire to provide young people, regardless of their background, with world class pathways and development into football and education. Believing there is a wealth of unrealised talent which needs to be exposed to the right pathways to thrive, Tom enjoys seeing students and players continue to flourish and realise their potential and excellence. 

Dan Dickinson’s commitment to Right to Dream extends over 15 years. As the group’s first independent director and a long-term investor in the group, he has been actively involved in shaping the organization’s future. Serving now as the group’s CEO, Dan has been deeply involved in initiatives aimed at transforming lives through sports, including serving on the US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation board. He also serves on the San Diego FC board. Dan also held prominent positions in the corporate world, including Co-founder and Executive Chairman at HCI Equity Partners. He also serves on the Board of Directors and as Chairman of the Audit Committee of Caterpillar, Inc.

Laurent has been at the forefront of the development and expansion of several world-renowned organizations in the sports world. He joined the Right to Dream ranks with a resume that reads Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer at Barcelona FC and AS Roma, Managing Director and COO at Olympique de Marseille. He knows the sports world inside out and he’s got the perfect blend of skills to help Right to Dream thrive, bringing along with him decades of diverse experience in marketing, development, and operations along with him.

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With a passion and interest in the holistic development of young people to increase their opportunities to prosper and thrive as they take on the journey to adulthood, it was a perfect fit between Eddie and Right to Dream. Having previously worked as Head of School at an independent school in Charlotte, NC USA, his passion is reflected into his work at the Right to Dream Academy, Ghana. Within his day-to-day tasks at the Academy, Eddie enjoys working closely and engaging with students on a regular basis.

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Trine is the CEO of FCN, having assumed the role in 2022. She first joined the club in 2020 as the Director of Brand, Culture and Community, and quickly established herself as a driving force behind FCN's success both on and off the pitch. In 2021, Trine was appointed Co-CEO focusing on the club’s commercial aspects, before being promoted to the role of CEO the following year. With her extensive experience and leadership skills, Trine continues to guide FCN towards a bright and prosperous future.

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With 20 years of experience in football through playing semi-professionally, coaching and performance analysis, Mohammed Wasfy (Micho) now works support all activities regarding the Right to Dream academy in Egypt. Intrigued by the holistic approach which Right to Dream embodies within all streams of work, he believes development, education and character are all integral pillars for football development. With his beliefs working in parallel with Right to Dream’s, Mohammed enjoys seeing the continuous development students and players go through during their time at the academy and helping them to overcome challenges they may face. 

Ron previously worked in managing high-profile, multi-stakeholder global events. He has been directly involved in 5 Olympic organising committees and 4 FIFA World Cups. He served as FIFA’s Managing Director for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the Head of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Office in South Africa. Ron is passionate about supporting the lives of others through connection, shares experiences and addressing challenges as a group. Working to assist children and young adults in pursuing their dreams is a factor which spurred Ron to join the Right to Dream team, he enjoys the collaboration Right to Dream harness through colleagues, students, and institutions.

With over 40 years of experience in coaching and talent development, Flemming brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Right to Dream community. Having worked in Germany's Bundesliga and England's Championship from 2014 to 2016, he has a proven track record in the highest levels of elite football. During his time at FCN from 2006 to 2014, he played multiple roles and made significant contributions to the club's success. He has been an integral part of the Right to Dream community since November 2016, bringing his experience and unwavering dedication to the table. Flemming's passion lies in creating the best possible environment for the development of young people as coaches and players.

Sion previously worked at Nike as Head of Marketing for Football in Europe and Global Head of Marketing for Nike Kids. Having a keen interest and commitment to improving the lives of young adults through sport, Sion particularly enjoys Right to Dream’s innovative, impactful, and ever-evolving model. He believes Right to Dream has shown good coaches and sports leaders can develop a framework to give young adults the right experience on and off the pitch to create long lasting change. Sion’s favourite thing about Right to Dream is the exceptional level of talentand diversity from students to staff, he also enjoys watching all the great developments happen through their purpose-led mission. 

Rob has a background in delivering first class project management and business services across different industries. Prior to joining Right to Dream, he spent 17 years in the oil & gas sector working on major international projects and operations. It was during this period that Rob and his family relocated to Ghana for 7 years where as well as developing a strong bond with the people and culture, became a friend and champion of Right to Dream. Whilst looking for a new challenge, the opportunity to join the organisation was too good to miss and he and his team are now working to ensure the business is as efficient as it can be and that it's managing growth effectively whilst retaining its culture and core values.

Simone is leading culture, people, purpose, development and education by focusing on the humancentric development of our people. She was previously the Head of Purpose at RTD and loves working for an organization that is passionate about football, education and people. Simone led cultural change across the English Professional Game through her work as Head of Learning and Development at the English Premier League. Previous FIFA Expert on global leadership development, Simone is passionate about building strategy & culture to develop people, teams, and organisations. Simone was previously the Senior Leader at TeamBath, University of Bath, and had a 10-year career in Higher Education.