With over 4 years helming the financial strategy at eLiberare, our team has empowered the organization to strike at the heart of human trafficking. My role as a CFO involves deploying sustainable business strategies and insightful management of ESG issues to bolster our mission’s effectiveness, with a focus on promoting clean supply chains and eradicating exploitation and human trafficking. By advocating for transparency and ethical practices throughout supply networks, I strive to create a world where businesses prioritize human rights and environmental stewardship.
Leveraging problem-solving acumen and communication proficiency, I have fostered critical partnerships and ensured our financial integrity. The commitment to sustainable development and transparent operations has been the cornerstone of advancing eLiberare’s cause, with the help of certifications in HACCP, ISO 9001, and sustainable finance.
I am committed to driving positive change and creating a lasting impact in the fight against human trafficking. I believe in the power of collaboration and innovative solutions to tackle this critical issue and build a brighter future for those affected. By championing clean supply chains and working tirelessly to eradicate exploitation, I aim to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world. 

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Lois Bosatta leads the Rights Lab’s business engagement and research impact. She works with all four of our research programmes on the design and delivery of research in collaboration with businesses and other business-engaged organisations. Her role includes the impact of research for the business community, and the application of Rights Lab research in business interventions; and co-developing research projects with external partners including Sainsbury’s, Government of Canada, and Moody’s Analytics. Lois is also a Trustee for the Adavu Project, a survivor support organisation based in the West Midlands. Before joining the Rights Lab, she completed the University of Nottingham MA in Slavery and Liberation. 

Abigail Munroe is a modern slavery Senior Policy and Research Analyst. at Walk Free – an international human rights group dedicated to the eradication of modern slavery.  

Abi works across the organization’s research and impact portfolio, and project manages the Beyond Compliance project, assessing business responses to Modern Slavery legislation in the UK and Australia.  

Abi holds a Master of Laws in International and European Human Rights Law and has worked in the fields of international child protection and anti-trafficking of children, as well as domestic violence policy in the UK. 

Dr. David Okech is an associate professor at the University of Georgia and the Director of African Programming and Research Initiative to End Slavery (APRIES). He conducts research on human trafficking – the exploitation of men, women, and children for the purposes of labor and sex. He focuses on designing evidence-based interventions and policies to inform programs and policies that will improve psycho-social and physical health, increase economic empowerment and put survivors on a path to recovery, stability and social integration. He has published on human trafficking and PTSD, financial capability and trafficking, as well as conducted a review of social work literature on the subject. Dr. Okech serves on the International Steering Group of the Antislavery Knowledge Network at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom and is also a founding member of the African Programming and Research Initiative to End Slavery (APRIES). Dr. Okech is currently leading a US Department of State, TIP Office grant in West Africa. He received his PhD from the University of Kansas in 2008 and is a Fellow of the Society for Social Work and Research as well as the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research. 

Okundaye Itohan is a human trafficking activist, advocate, public speaker, and consultant in Finland. She is a two-time member of the International Survivor’s advisory council and the CEO and founder of Shinning Hope Foundation Against Human Trafficking in Nigeria. 

Dr. David Okech is an associate professor at the University of Georgia and the Director of African Programming and Research Initiative to End Slavery (APRIES). He conducts research on human trafficking – the exploitation of men, women, and children for the purposes of labor and sex. He focuses on designing evidence-based interventions and policies to inform programs and policies that will improve psycho-social and physical health, increase economic empowerment and put survivors on a path to recovery, stability and social integration. He has published on human trafficking and PTSD, financial capability and trafficking, as well as conducted a review of social work literature on the subject. Dr. Okech serves on the International Steering Group of the Antislavery Knowledge Network at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom and is also a founding member of the African Programming and Research Initiative to End Slavery (APRIES). Dr. Okech is currently leading a US Department of State, TIP Office grant in West Africa. He received his PhD from the University of Kansas in 2008 and is a Fellow of the Society for Social Work and Research as well as the Owens Institute for Behavioral Research. 

Charlotte Demuijnck holds the position of Sustainability Manager in Sucden Cocoa Department, a leading company in the soft commodities sector, which she joined in 2020. She has 9 years’ experience in global supply chain sustainability. Before joining Sucden, Charlotte spent several years in sustainability consulting, where she honed her expertise supporting companies to develop strategies and actions aimed at resolving or mitigating environmental, social and economic challenges. Charlotte holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Sciences Po Paris. 

Jeff Morgan is the Senior Advisor for Cocoa Sustainability for Sucden Cocoa, a division of Sucden, the international commodity trading business that focusses on supplying sugar, coffee and cocoa to major manufacturers worldwide. Jeff has more than 40 years’ experience working in the global cocoa sector. Prior to joining the Sucden Cocoa Sustainability team in August 2019, Jeff worked for a major manufacturer of globally known chocolate brands. In that capacity Jeff was instrumental in the development of a holistic cocoa sustainability program. In his career, Jeff has focused his efforts primarily on the social elements of sustainability – especially child labor and forced labor – although more recently, he and the sustainability team at Sucden have been working to develop approaches for increasing farmer incomes as well as monitoring for deforestation and understanding the carbon emission profiles of cocoa farms. 

Jeff was a technical advisor to the cocoa industry group that developed the Harkin Engel Protocol in 2001, and in that capacity worked closely with producer country governments, the ILO and other human rights organizations to investigate the fundamental aspects of child labor and forced labor in the cocoa sector. Jeff has significant experience in working in partnership with civil society organizations to implement sustainability programs in a number of cocoa producing origins. Jeff has served as the Co-President of the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) and on various working groups within the World Cocoa Foundation. Jeff currently is Sucden’s representative on the European Cocoa Association’s Sustainability Working Group. 

Ira Rachmawati is a human and trade union rights officer at the International Trade Union Confederation. Her work focuses on forced and child labor, fair recruitment as well as migrant workers’ rights.  

Natasha is a Policy & Programme Officer at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and leads on work to help deliver the UK’s commitment to eradicating modern slavery and tackling business-related human right abuses. Natasha has held other policy advisory roles, including at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing, and Communities (DLUHC), carrying experience of working directly with key stakeholders and Ministers to help implement programmes and policy priorities. Prior to working in His Majesty’s Government, Natasha was in the Strategy & Research team at London & Partners, the Mayor of London’s economic development body. She was involved in work to help influence business, investment, and consumer incentives to choose London. Natasha also holds research experience from her time working with Bite The Ballot and ClearView Research, supporting campaign driven research projects on youth electoral participation. 

Justin Bedford was appointed UK Modern Slavery Envoy in October 2023. He was previously Head of NATO Policy and Deputy Head of the joint Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Ministry of Defence Euro-Atlantic Security Policy Unit. From 2016 to 2019 he was Head of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) United Nations Strategy and Political Team. Justin was Deputy Ambassador to the Holy See from 2009 to 2013. His other roles have focused on European issues, counter-terrorism, international security, and the Sahel and West Africa. He was Private Secretary to the FCO Political Director from 2006 to 2009.  

Justin has a Master’s degree in international relations and a Bachelor’s degree in modern languages. 

Pauline Watine 

As the Social Impact and HR Director Pauline develops, oversees and is accountable for sustainability and impact strategy, eviden ce-based programs design as well as talent recruitment and development. In the last 15 years, Pauline has lived and worked in Mali, Senegal, Ghana, India and France in international development and people management including working with the ILO, Oxfam, Freedom from Hunger and myAgro.  

She is passionate about building our local partners’ capacity to foster workers’ wellbeing, engagement and empowerment and to adopt concrete measures that protect the planet. Pauline holds a master’s degree in Sustainable International Development from Brandeis University and a master’s in international and economics from ‘Science Po’. Pauline is based in France with frequent travel to west Africa. 

Mr. Emmanuel Kwabena Arthur holds a Commonwealth Executive Masters in Business Administration (CEMBA), Barrister at Law (BL), Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) in Business Administration, Bachelor of Education (Business Education) and a Diploma in Business Education. He is a Private Legal Practitioner by profession.

Mr. Arthur worked as a non-professional and professional teacher before becoming a legal practitioner. His teaching experience spanned between the year 1990 and 2002.

He joined Kuapa Kokoo Limited (KKL) in 2002 as an Administrative Officer and rose through the ranks to become the Administrative Manager in 2006. He was subsequently promoted as the Executive Director of Kuapa Kokoo Farmers Union in 2008 due to his dedication and hard work towards the vision of Kuapa Kokoo. He was transferred back to KKL as the Managing Director in 2012 because of his continuous commitment for Kuapa Kokoo.

He served as a Board Member for Divine Chocolate (UK & USA) from 2012 to 2015. He also served as a Board Member for FLOCERT (Germany) from 2013 to 2015 (an international fairtrade certification body in Germany)

He later joined Dominion Chambers in 2015 where he worked as a Private Legal Practitioner for Seven (7) years.

He is currently the Managing Director of Kuapa Kokoo Ltd since November, 2022.

Vlad Bauer  

With over 4 years helming the financial strategy at eLiberare, our team has empowered the organization to strike at the heart of human trafficking. My role as a CFO involves deploying sustainable business strategies and insightful management of ESG issues to bolster our mission’s effectiveness, with a focus on promoting clean supply chains and eradicating exploitation and human trafficking. By advocating for transparency and ethical practices throughout supply networks, I strive to create a world where businesses prioritize human rights and environmental stewardship. 
Leveraging problem-solving acumen and communication proficiency, I have fostered critical partnerships and ensured our financial integrity. The commitment to sustainable development and transparent operations has been the cornerstone of advancing eLiberare’s cause, with the help of certifications in HACCP, ISO 9001, and sustainable finance. 
I am committed to driving positive change and creating a lasting impact in the fight against human trafficking. I believe in the power of collaboration and innovative solutions to tackle this critical issue and build a brighter future for those affected. By championing clean supply chains and working tirelessly to eradicate exploitation, I aim to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world. 

Suzanne Hoff 

Since 2004, Suzanne Hoff is International Coordinator of La Strada International, the European NGO Platform against trafficking in human beings, comprising 33 anti-trafficking NGOs in 24 European countries (both EU and non-EU). As International Coordinator, Suzanne Hoff manages a broad range of tasks including strategy planning, lobby & advocacy and monitoring European developments and representation of the Platform in different international fora, next to coordination of joint European projects, campaigns, and research. She is member of various international platforms, think thanks and NGO advocacy groups. 

The advocacy, campaigns and (research) projects she has contributed to over the last 20 years relate to many different aspects of human trafficking, but in particular these related to victims’ rights and their access to justice (compensation, safe reporting, non-punishment and access to residence) She also worked on monitoring and data collection and policy issues related to definitions and application of legislation, fair migration, decent work and addressing, demand. 

Before La Strada International, she worked for different NGOs, like Caritas Netherlands, the Dutch Centre for International Cooperation and the Dutch Refugee Council as well as for the Amsterdam Mayor’s office and the international department of the Amsterdam Municipality. Most of her work focused on human rights and the situation in Central and Eastern Europe. Suzanne has an academic background; a master in Eastern European Studies and in (television) journalism. 

Lilana Keith is PICUM’s Senior Advocacy Officer on Labour rights and Labour migration.  

 PICUM is a network of more than 155 organisations in 31 countries, mostly in Europe, working for human rights and social justice for undocumented migrants.  On employment, PICUM works for decent labour migration pathways, and for systems that protect the rights of all workers. 

 Lilana joined PICUM in 2011 and has had various roles. She has been involved in work to advance migrants’ rights since 2009, including through community development and funding. She has an academic background in international and European migration law and policy and anthropology. She is also Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of Statewatch. 

Ira Rachmawati is a human and trade union rights officer at the International Trade Union Confederation. Her work focuses on forced and child labor, fair recruitment as well as migrant workers’ rights. 

Lilana Keith is PICUM’s Senior Advocacy Officer on Labour rights and Labour migration. 

PICUM is a network of more than 155 organisations in 31 countries, mostly in Europe, working for human rights and social justice for undocumented migrants. On employment, PICUM works for decent labour migration pathways, and for systems that protect the rights of all workers. 

Lilana joined PICUM in 2011 and has had various roles. She has been involved in work to advance migrants’ rights since 2009, including through community development and funding. She has an academic background in international and European migration law and policy and anthropology. She is also Co-Chair of the Board of Trustees of Statewatch. 

Vlad Bauer  

With over 4 years helming the financial strategy at eLiberare, our team has empowered the organization to strike at the heart of human trafficking. My role as a CFO involves deploying sustainable business strategies and insightful management of ESG issues to bolster our mission’s effectiveness, with a focus on promoting clean supply chains and eradicating exploitation and human trafficking. By advocating for transparency and ethical practices throughout supply networks, I strive to create a world where businesses prioritize human rights and environmental stewardship. 
Leveraging problem-solving acumen and communication proficiency, I have fostered critical partnerships and ensured our financial integrity. The commitment to sustainable development and transparent operations has been the cornerstone of advancing eLiberare’s cause, with the help of certifications in HACCP, ISO 9001, and sustainable finance. 
I am committed to driving positive change and creating a lasting impact in the fight against human trafficking. I believe in the power of collaboration and innovative solutions to tackle this critical issue and build a brighter future for those affected. By championing clean supply chains and working tirelessly to eradicate exploitation, I aim to contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world.