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The Fairtrade Mark is owned and protected by Fairtrade International, on behalf of its 25-member and associate member labeling initiatives and producer networks. For a product to carry the Fairtrade Mark, it must come from FLOCERT inspected and certified producer organizations.
- Keri Elborn
- Kerry Smith
- Alison Marshall
- Stephanie Barrientos
- David Paterson
- Simon Wright
- Anita Chandraker
- Sarah King
- Sean O’Neill
- Titus Gerard Beverly Pinto
Co-opted trustee, Treasurer and interim Vice Chair
Keri has worked in the financial services industry for over 25 years. During this time, he has had roles in external audit, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategy, finance as a CFO, and is currently an advisor on both M&A and value creation. Keri has covered Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Africa through his career. He has travelled extensively and lived in both Mexico City (where he was born) and Zagreb. Keri is also a Governor of Dulwich College and Chairman of the Financ...
Producer trustee, Chair of People, Safeguarding and Remuneration Committee
Kerry is the Chief People Officer at the British Heart Foundation. She is a Fellow of the CIPD and has 30 years’ worth of experience in human resources, talent development and change leadership, working for recognised organisations including the Royal Horticultural Society and the National Trust. Kerry is known for leading award-winning people change programmes which bring about modern and successful workplaces. She is one of the UK’s HR Most Influential since 2018, awarded by HR Excellence....
Member trustee
Alison brings over 25 years of experience with international development and non-governmental organisations. She is currently CEO of Age International, and in that role is also part of Age UK’s senior leadership team. She was previously Managing Director of Sense International, working for and with people with disabilities. Before that she held senior roles at the International Planned Parenthood Federation, UNICEF UK, Bond and CAFOD. Her work on human rights has seen her travel extensively....
Member trustee
Stephanie Barrientos is an Emeritus Professor in the Global Development Institute at the University of Manchester, where she has worked since 2007. She was previously a Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex. Stephanie has researched and published extensively on workers and small-scale producers in global value chains with a particular focus on: gender, fair trade, ethical trade, corporate social responsibility, and business and human rights. Improving t...
Member trustee, Chair of Nominations Committee
David is a retired City solicitor, having been a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills from 1994, specialising in corporate finance, board and governance matters. Retiring from legal practice in 2018, David now divides his time between a number of non-executive roles. David has supported Christian Aid, one of Fairtrade’s UK founders, in a variety of roles over the last decade. He has been a trustee of Christian Aid Kenya since 2016. His experience in enterprise development work, such as is led b...
Member trustee
Simon’s involvement with Fairtrade goes back to the very first UK product to carry the Fairtrade logo – Green & Black’s Maya Gold. In 1994 Simon was part of the team that developed this bar and the initial development of the Divine range of Fairtrade chocolate bars. Simon now works with a chocolate company in Italy that processes many of the world’s Fairtrade cocoa beans. With a keen interest in sustainable food production, Simon also runs a consultancy business that helps food and drink comp...
Member trustee
Anita is a senior leader with executive and non-executive board experience. She has worked for more than 30 years with PA Consulting, advising clients at board level on strategic technology and digital initiatives, and delivering complex transformation programmes. Whilst at PA, she also had responsibility for growing significant parts of the business and was a member of the Executive Team and Board. Anita retired in 2021 and now holds several non-executive roles and coaches and mentors senior...
Co-opted trustee
I come from a career in brand building, insight and consulting, most recently at Kantar, where I was Global Head of Brand Strategy and a Senior Partner in the Sustainable Transformation practice. I have worked with a wide range of brands in different sectors including consumer goods and services, and retail. I am honoured to be appointed as a Trustee member of The Fairtrade Foundation. While new to the organisation itself, I am a strong admirer of the Foundation and its underlying principles,...
Co-opted trustee
Sean’s career spans more than 25 years in senior executive leadership positions with global CPG companies. Prior to this, Sean worked as a senior adviser to various governments on national privatisation projects and with international businesses as a consultant on policy and communication issues. Alongside his executive roles, Sean has been Chairman of the global drinks industry’s two main bodies, served on international investment Committees and acted as Trustee of local and international ch...
Producer trustee
Mr Pinto is a highly experienced tea industry professional, having worked for The United Nilgiri Tea Estates Company in multiple senior positions for 43 years. He stepped down as a member of the Board of Management and is currently serving as a Board Advisor for the next three years. Mr Pinto was Chairman of The Nilgiri Planters Association during which the Association won two awards for the best use of Premiums, and he witnessed the positive impact on lives in the community through the schoo...
The Board of the international Fairtrade system is elected by the General Assembly and includes: four board members nominated by the three producer networks. four board members nominated by the national Fairtrade organizations. three independent board members.
Fairtrade is the most recognised and trusted sustainability label in the world. We are a global organisation that is co-owned by more than 2 million farmers and workers who earn fairer prices, build stronger communities, and have control over their futures.
The foundation is the British member of FLO International, which unites FLO-CERT, 25 National Fairtrade Organisations and 3 Producer Networks across Europe, Asia, Latin America, North America, Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
Mar 21, 2024 · Fairtrade is an independent non-profit organisation representing more than 2 million farmers and workers worldwide. It owns the FAIRTRADE Mark, a registered trademark appearing on more than 37,000 products globally, which is the most recognized and trusted sustainability label in the world.
Fairtrade International coordinates activities for its member organizations and owns the FAIRTRADE Mark, a registered trademark of Fairtrade that appears on more than 30,000 products. Fairtrade International employs about 70 staff members at its central offices in Bonn, Germany.
