A sustainability leader, author, and advocate for human rights in business. A former diplomat turned corporate changemaker, he now heads up the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) – the leading alliance of NGOs, trade unions and companies advancing human rights in global supply chains.

Areas of expertise:

Giles has more than 30 years’ experience in senior roles in human rights, sustainability, diplomacy and global development. He brings strong and clear views on the changes needed to make a fairer and more productive world, including insights on:

· Human rights and workers’ rights in global supply chains

· Human rights due diligence in practice and at scale

· Meaningful stakeholder engagement and collective action

· The intersection of global development aid and corporate responsibility

· Climate action and sustainable business transformation

As a thought leader on these issues, Giles is uniquely positioned to represent these perspectives publicly, offering actionable insights on how business, government, trade unions and civil society can take meaningful steps to advance human rights, protect workers and strengthen supply chains.