Amanda Gardiner
BFP: What do you do? AG: I lead outreach efforts for the Business Call to Action (BCtA), an initiative that challenges companies to develop business models that offer the potential for both commercial success and development impact. I act as the interface with companies on the BCtA: persuading them to join; supporting them through the […]
Petter Matthews
BFP: What do you do? PM: I’m the Executive Director of Engineers Against Poverty (EAP), an independent NGO that works with government, industry and civil society to fight poverty and promote sustainable development. One of our major programmes is the Construction Sector Transparency (CoST) initiative. EAP works with partner organisations to run the CoST International […]
Will Derban
BFP: What do you do? WD: I am the Head of Community Relations for Barclays Africa. I manage our Community investment strategy across 10 countries in Africa. I develop partnerships with NGOs that provide innovation solutions to social issues that matter to the community and the Bank. In addition, I manage our philanthropic donations and […]
Rich Cohen
BFP: What do you do? RC: I am the founder and CEO of Distant Village Packaging. Founded in 2000, Distant Village designs and produces sustainable presentation packaging for small to mid-sized companies. Impressive packaging results from a brand-focused design approach and all-natural handmade packaging made by artisans from rural villages. As an example we make […]
Caroline Ashley
BFP: What do you do? CA: I am a freelance consultant focusing on promoting and facilitating inclusive business in developing countries. Inclusive business combines commercial return with strong development impact. At the moment I am working on two large projects (in addition to smaller bits of work): first, I am the Learning and Results Manager […]
Simon Berry
BFP: What do you do? SB: I am the Founder and a Director of ColaLife. ColaLife is working in developing countries to bring Coca-Cola, its bottlers and others together to open up Coca-Cola’s distribution channels to carry ‘social products’ such as oral rehydration salts and zinc supplements to save children’s lives. We are currently working […]
Matt Freeman
BFP: What do you do? MF: I work for the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) in the Office of Investment and Partnership. GAIN was established in 2002 at a special session of the UN General Assembly on Children to address global malnutrition. Recently granted special status as an international organization, GAIN supports public-private partnerships […]
Ida Horner
BFP: What do you do? IH: I run Ethnic Supplies, a social enterprise specialising in textiles, art and crafts from East Africa. Ethnic Supplies sources handmade handicrafts and fashion accessories from local suppliers that support women to be financially independent, or directly from established women’s groups in rural locations, and facilitates access for these products […]
Jon Samuel
BFP: What do you do? JS: I am Head of Social Performance for Anglo American plc, one of the world’s largest mining companies. In this position I am responsible for managing the group’s social performance, including developing standards, policies and management systems; delivering training and guidance on social performance and socio-economic issues; and external engagement […]