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Controller of Ethical Trade and Sustainability at Primark, part of the Associated British Foods group, charged with building sustainability strategies, collaborative partnerships, stakeholder relations. Building networks and collaborative solutions to identify and enable new opportunities for sustainability and deliver inclusive and high impact partnerships and initiatives. Highly effective communicator and influencer and speaks at international forums and conferences on the… Show more Controller of Ethical Trade and Sustainability at Primark, part of the Associated British Foods group, charged with building sustainability strategies, collaborative partnerships, stakeholder relations. Building networks and collaborative solutions to identify and enable new opportunities for sustainability and deliver inclusive and high impact partnerships and initiatives. Highly effective communicator and influencer and speaks at international forums and conferences on the sustainability opportunities and challenges facing global business, from protecting human rights, investor relations, the legislative landscape, and how inclusive collaboration can have the highest societal and environmental impact. Regular speaker at ILO, UN, EU, OECD, UK Government and All Party Parliamentary Groups, Business for Social Responsibility, and Innovation Forum. She has guest-lectured at Cambridge University's Institute for Sustainability Leadership on inclusive and collaborative leadership. Responsible for reporting to external experts and stakeholders, including the Modern Slavery Act Statement. Founder of AMCO, a programme with retailers, OECD, and civil society to address forced labour; and a founding member of ACT on Living Wages, the ground-breaking partnership to address living wages in the garment and textile supply chain. Sits upon the UN ILO-IPEC Child Labour Platform; the OECD Advisory Group for Due Diligence Guidelines for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment & Footwear Sector; and the ETI TNMS Steering Committee. Created Primark’s partnership with Cotton-Connect and SEWA for sustainable farming for female cotton farmers in India; a Public Private Partnership with the ILO; and pioneered bank accounts and financial education for garment workers. Show less

Working on the delivery of Plan A, a company-wide flagship sustainability plan, from launch across General Merchandise supply chain. Managing performance of global supply chain standards, and developing and delivering capacity building programmes with global team. Building stakeholder engagement programme to support delivery and endorsement of Plan A strategy.

Sustainability advisor for the BBC's commercial arm BBC Worldwide, providing support and guidance across the portfolio. This included BBC brand licensing, branded third party merchandise, joint venture channels, new media platforms (BBC.com), BBC Magazines, BBC Books, BBC DVD and BBC Music. Worked closely with BBC Editorial on the implementation of BBC Editorial Guidelines and BBC Brand Guidelines within BBC Worldwide. Advised on potential risks to commercial and editorial policy… Show more Sustainability advisor for the BBC's commercial arm BBC Worldwide, providing support and guidance across the portfolio. This included BBC brand licensing, branded third party merchandise, joint venture channels, new media platforms (BBC.com), BBC Magazines, BBC Books, BBC DVD and BBC Music. Worked closely with BBC Editorial on the implementation of BBC Editorial Guidelines and BBC Brand Guidelines within BBC Worldwide. Advised on potential risks to commercial and editorial policy issues including joint ventures, acquisitions and new business development. Show less