People and careers
Our strategy is driven by our skilled people
Meet our diverse team of passionate professionals working towards a collective vision of a just and regenerative economy.
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Denise Brennan
Head of Impact and Organisational Learning
Denise supports Laudes Foundation’s ambition to become a learning organisation by working with teams across the foundation to embed learning practices that create space for problem-solving, knowledge exchange and programme adaptation. Denise is proud to work with a group of learning champions who are enthusiastic and motivated to cultivate a culture of learning and is helping to drive Laudes’ efforts forward.
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Deusa Tavares
Grant Operations Analyst
Deusa is a Grant Operations Analyst within the Effective Philanthropy team and loves enabling people to process grants at every stage throughout the year. She is new to the philanthropy sector, having spent the majority of her career in the education sector, gaining experience in areas such as language acquisition. While grant operations is her primary job function by day, Deusa also enjoys travelling the world, learning new languages and experiencing different cultures.
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Faiza Farah Tuba
Programme Manager, Labour Rights
Tuba is working to improve the labour rights of apparel workers in Asia, with a focus on just transition. She is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and works closely with partners on the ground to amplify their work both nationally and globally. Tuba has previously worked with farmers, apparel workers and small businesses at BRAC, the largest NGO in the world. In her spare time, she is often found speaking to her plants at home.
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Ilan Vuddamalay
Senior Programme Manager, Labour Rights
Ilan is a Senior Programme Manager in our Labour Rights team, leading the creation of grant portfolio on corporate accountability for labour rights and systems change initiatives. She is driven by her curiosity and collaborative spirit to achieve long-lasting and sustainable impact with partners. Ilan has over 10 years’ experience leading philanthropic programmes across Laudes Foundation, C&A Foundation, Argidius Foundation and COFRA Foundation, and has experience in consulting in civil society and leading projects at the Cooperative Group.
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Ili Adeye-Gindroz
Programme Officer, Narratives
Ili is a Programme Officer working to strengthen and amplify narratives to inspire the mindset and behaviour shifts needed to accelerate a just, green and inclusive transition. Her background in the non-profit sector includes project management, fundraising and communications. While Ili’s personal history and work encompasses Europe, Asia and Africa, she is proud to call Amsterdam home. When not working, Ili enjoys being a mom, and spending time at art exhibitions and with her family and friends.
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Ilishio Lovejoy
Programme Manager, Labour Rights
Ilishio is a Programme Manager specialising in labour-centred industry transitions. With a rich background spanning NGOs, academia, brands, and suppliers, Ilishio brings a wealth of experience to her role. From serving as the ESG General Manager at Simple Approach and the Manager of Research and Policy at Fashion Revolution, she brings a wealth of experience working with NGOs, academia, brands and suppliers. When not at work or studying, you can find Ilishio outside, preferably by the sea, but a tennis court will do.
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James Drinkwater
Head of Built Environment Programme
James is Head of the Built Environment programme based in Amsterdam, supporting the transformation towards an inclusive, climate and nature-positive industry and collaborating with global funders. He co-founded Built by Nature and chairs its investment committee, and was previously Director of WorldGBC Europe, co-founding the first ‘Buildings Day’ at COP21, the EU’s Level(s) policy and the Energy Efficient Mortgages initiative. He is a climate and environment lawyer with an MA from Cambridge University.
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Lucila Fialla
Grant Operations Analyst
Lucila is part of the Grant Operations team and her experience as a contract lawyer brings a keen eye for detail to help Laudes’ programme teams and partners navigate the grant-making process. Born and raised in Brazil, Lucila lived all over the world before choosing Amsterdam as her permanent home. To keep her creativity flowing, she likes to read, cook and take advantage of the numerous cultural opportunities her adopted city offers – often with her two children in tow.
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Megan McGill
Senior Programme Manager, Narratives
Megan is a Senior Programme Manager leading Laudes’ Narratives grant programme to shift how decision-makers think and feel about their responsibility in delivering a green, fair and inclusive transition. She started her career at major financial institutions before returning to her academic and volunteering roots in sustainability management and joining C&A Foundation to design and manage its first circular economy portfolio. Based in Switzerland, she is also on the board of a local NGO focused on refugee integration through local textile production, as well as being a busy mom.
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Mel Beeston
Programme Officer, Built Environment
Mel is a Programme Officer in the Built Environment team. Based in Amsterdam, they support partners through the grantmaking process and the Built Environment team's work on gender equity and social inclusion. They have spent the majority of their career in non-profits and, in their last role, were focused on shifting foundations towards systems change philanthropy.
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Mirjam Beeler
Senior Manager Grant Operations
Mirjam co-leads Laudes’ Grant Operations in our Zug office. She has nearly ten years of experience in administering grants, developing grant-making processes and managing programmes and projects, having previously worked in the areas of international cooperation and development, humanitarian assistance and corporate social responsibility. Outside of the office, she is on duty raising two children and enjoys spending time outdoors – mostly hiking and biking the Swiss Alps.
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Nando van Kleeff
Senior Programme Manager, Finance and Capital Markets
Nando is a seasoned Senior Programme Manager and is passionate about advancing the role of institutional investors in financing the energy transition and improving the relationship between shareholders and corporates. He has worked in the financial industry for 18 years, gaining experience in responsible investments, investment policy design and sustainability. Based in Amsterdam, Nando also enjoys playing guitar, walking in nature and spending time in his garden.
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Naureen Chowdury
Head of Labour Rights Programme
Naureen is the Head of the Labour Rights Programme and is passionate about championing the lived experience of those at the forefront of climate action. She has worked in the apparel industry for 20 years, gaining experience in labour rights, climate action and building alliances. Driven by a mission to climate proof industry, Naureen is best known for inspiring change that is locally informed and globally transformative. Beyond work, Naureen enjoys running, studying and keeping up with her two boys in Dhaka.
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Nazakat Azimli
Programme Manager, Built Environment
Nazakat is a Programme Manager within the Built Environment team and brings together policy change and industry transformation to facilitate the just decarbonisation of the built environment at a necessary pace. She started as a political risk consultant in London, working in international development, urban planning and establishing a hub for grassroots movements. Now based in Amsterdam, Nazakat engages in artistic research and independent curation outside of work.
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Richard Boyd
Senior Programme Manager, Built Environment
Richard is a Senior Programme Manager fostering the transition to a regenerative and inclusive built environment in Europe. Based in Amsterdam, he leads the Built Environment team’s work on topics as diverse as sustainable real estate finance, the whole life carbon footprint of buildings and the adoption of circular economy principles. Previously, he was a multidisciplinary designer at values-driven design firm Arup. As an advocate of slow travel, he spends time criss-crossing Europe on trains.
Laudes India team
Laudes India LLP is a service organisation, providing support services for Laudes Foundation.
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Anita Chester
Managing Director, Laudes India
Anita is the Managing Director of Laudes India. With many years of experience in the apparel supply chain behind her, she believes in harnessing the power of markets to drive inclusive, climate and nature-positive growth for the industry. She is passionate about accelerating a shift to next-gen fibres and the system-wide scaling of regenerative agricultural practices. Anita is also on the board of the Organic Cotton Accelerator and the Investor Advisory Board of the Good Fashion Fund. Based in India, she likes to visit wildlife sanctuaries or experiment in the kitchen.
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Anuradha Balaji
Administrative Support
Anuradha provides administrative support for Laudes’ programme heads and is located in India. As a seasoned administrative and operations professional, she excels in office administration, orchestrating successful business meetings and events, fostering collaboration with colleagues and partners worldwide, and crafting refined business communications. Beyond work, Anuradha enjoys experimenting with new vegan recipes, indulging in reading and enriching her mind with articles on mindfulness.
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Lakshmi Poti
Head of Fashion
Lakshmi is the Head of the Fashion programme, supporting the transition of the fashion industry to one that is circular and inclusive. She is committed to enabling innovative solutions that have a global impact while remaining grounded in local contexts. Lakshmi brings expertise in strategy, philanthropy, and inclusive business having previously worked with advisory firms Intellecap, Deloitte, and EY.
A devoted mama to a spirited daughter, Lakshmi can be found swimming in the ocean or backpacking with her family when she's not at work.
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Karan Kumar
Programme Manager, Fashion
Karan is a Programme Manager at Laudes and focuses on advancing and enabling a circular economy in fashion to mitigate the industry’s impacts on people and planet. He strongly believes in the power of youth to drive tangible change and has co-founded an initiative to advance climate action through queer liberation. Karan is a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community, an UNLEASH Innovation Lab talent, and has been selected to represent the voice of young people at #WEF23.
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Sameer Taware
Programme Manager, Labour Rights
Sameer is a Programme Manager and works to strengthen Labour Rights across industry transformation. As a seasoned human rights advocate, he is passionate about movement building, advancing the rights of climate-vulnerable communities, and trust-based philanthropy. Sameer specialises in the areas of climate finance, corporate accountability and the Just Transition Framework. Outside the office, Sameer enjoys Sufi music, walking in the mountains and spending time with family.
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Varun Joseph
Programme Manager, Fashion
Varun is a Programme Manager within the Fashion team, supporting the industry’s just and equitable transition. He focuses on testing systematic-level approaches and building tools to support impact and enable contributions to climate, people and nature. He has over 12 years of experience in climate action and corporate sustainability working with organisations across the world. Varun can often be found cycling around Delhi or in a bouldering gym attempting to solve a climbing "problem".
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Litul Baruah
Senior Programme Manager, Fashion
Litul is a Senior Programme Manager working to help the fashion industry set ambitious climate, nature and people goals through innovative business models. Based in New Delhi, he leads Laudes’ efforts to promote regenerative agriculture production landscapes. Previously, Litul held public policy research and consulting roles and his expertise lies in data, economics and sustainability strategies. He finds solace in spending time on his farm in Assam.
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Puneet Chugh
Grant Operations Analyst
Puneet serves as a Grant Operations Analyst in the Effective Philanthropy team, ensuring that the processes, systems and data required for efficiently managing grant-making are in place. Based in India, Puneet is eager to assist her skilled and dedicated colleagues in their efforts to achieve a fair and sustainable economy.
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