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The leading voice for human rights in global supply chains

AIM-Progress is a global forum of leading fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies and suppliers collaborating on responsible sourcing.

Members are united by their drive to respect human rights in their supply chains. We’re an inclusive global initiative, supported and sponsored by AIM- European Brands Association.

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Our mission

We aim to positively impact people's lives and ensure respect for human rights, while delivering value to our members and their supply chains.

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Members

We welcome membership from any company that produces or distributes fast-moving consumer goods globally, and the suppliers of products, packaging, ingredients, raw materials and product-related services to those companies.

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Resource

Organisation charter

Updated: January 2021 pdf (165KB)

Governance

AIM-Progress is steered by an executive director and leadership team, and has an expert advisory board and secretariat support. We operate under both antitrust compliance and privacy policies.

Leadership team

Our leadership team is led by two chairs from the membership: Shannon Hess, director of responsible sourcing for The Clorox Company, and Genevieve Taft-Vasquez, director at The Coca Cola Company. Our leadership team also includes:

Shannon Hess

The Clorox Company

Genevieve Taft-Vasquez

The Coca-Cola Company

Ronald Jacoby

Colgate-Palmolive

Phyllis Kong

Ferrero

Bethany Fitzgerald

The Hershey Company

Yann Wyss

Nestlé

Rachel Cowburn-Walden

Unilever

Francis West

Tetra Pak

Advisory board

Our advisory board is made of senior member representatives, not-for-profits and international institutions who act as critical friends to shape our strategy. Current board members include: