Peter Nestor is Global Head of Human Rights at Novartis, where he leads the company’s work to embed respect for human rights across global operations and value chains. With deep cross-sector experience advancing human rights due diligence and integrating the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights into corporate governance, Peter has shaped strategy and practice on issues such as labour rights, supplier engagement, and systemic risk in complex international supply chains.

At Novartis he oversees initiatives that strengthen human rights risk assessment, collective action, and operational accountability across diverse markets. Peter is a respected voice in business and human rights and regularly contributes to forums exploring how companies can transform ethical commitments into practical, resilient business practice.