PSI-Europe team

Beth Brogaard-Allen

Interim Managing Director

Beth Brogaard-Allen is the Interim Managing Director of PSI Europe. She worked for 18 years with PSI and has held various positions across the PSI Network before she became the Interim Managing Director in September 2026.

With master’s degrees in public administration and business administration, Beth has always had an interest in taking a business approach to solving complex social problems. Throughout her experiences, she has worked to strengthen private sector involvement in improving access to quality health services and products.

Beth’s international career started as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mauritania, promoting women’s education and gender equity. She has lived and worked in sub-Saharan Africa for 15 years, collaborating with diverse teams across multiple geographies to build creative and sustainable solutions to real-world challenges.

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Menstrual health needs stronger health systems: A call for systemic investment

PSI Europe, PSI Malawi and Menstrual Health Action for Impact have developed a series of briefs on menstrual health and health systems in low- and middle-income countries.

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Meet Ilewa: A pioneering menstrual health social enterprise in Benin

Ilewa is one of PSI Europe's newly selected partners in the Sang pour Sang Uni.e.s Pour La Dignité project, providing environmentally friendly, accessible and reusable menstrual products for their local communities.

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From Shame to Change: Empowering Local Businesses for Menstrual Health & Dignity (MHD)

By empowering local social enterprises to become champions of menstrual health & dignity, this movement is fostering positive change.

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No Period Is Managed Without Water

Water access shapes menstrual health and dignity. Read about our key takeaways from our Sang pour Sang World Water Week session on menstrual health and dignity in climate-vulnerable and water-insecure contexts.

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Leadership transition at PSI Europe

After 14 years, Managing Director Odette Hekster will leave PSI Europe in September. Beth Brogaard steps in as Interim MD while the Board recruits a permanent successor.

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Leadership transition at PSI Europe

After 14 years, Managing Director Odette Hekster will leave PSI Europe in September. Beth Brogaard steps in as Interim MD while the Board recruits a permanent successor.

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