Our Team

We are a team of ten committed individuals with extensive experience in addressing business and human rights issues in government, business, legal, academic and NGO contexts. We also share a history of working together during the development of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

Team Members

Caroline Rees

President

Rachel Davis

Managing Director and Treasurer

John F. Sherman III

General Counsel, Senior Advisor and Secretary

Barbara Koneval

Operations Manager

David Kovick

Senior Advisor

Luc Zandvliet

Senior Associate

Sandra Atler

Advisor

Anna Triponel

Advisor

David Vermijs

Advisor

Beth Holzman

Advisor

Project Associates

Lloyd Lipsett

Business Learning

Advising and supporting companies, across different industries and regions, on implementation of the UN Guiding Principles.

Government Engagement

Working with individual governments on the implications of the UN Guiding Principles for their approach to business and human rights.

International Partnerships

Working in partnership with key international organisations, industry or multi-stakeholder groups, to implement the UN Guiding Principles.

Education and Outreach

Contributing to public awareness and education about business and human rights through workshops, training and other educational activities.

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