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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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 includes:
Yann Wyss
Yann Wyss

Nestlé

Tara Dermott

McDonalds

Bethany Fitzgerald
Bethany Fitzgerald

The Hershey Company

Smruti Govan

PepsiCo

Anouk Heilen
Anouk Heilen

Unilever

Carina Hotter
Carina Hotter

Givaudan

Phyllis Kong
Phyllis Kong

Ferrero

Armando Ortega

The Coca-Cola Company

Francis West
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:
David Croft
David Croft

Reckitt

Ulrike Sapiro
Ulrike Sapiro

Henkel

Emily Simms
Emily Sims

ILO

David Vermijs
David Vermijs

Shift

Dan Viederman
Dan Viederman

Working Capital Fund

Suzanne Zweben
Suzanne Zweben

Oxfam

Secretariat

Our core team of five is part-funded by AIM, our umbrella initiative.  We are independently managed by Louise Herring, executive director.
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Donata Cagnato

Communication Manager

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Louise Herring

Executive Director

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Yael Fattal Lariccia

Global Project Manager

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Katrin Recke

Operations Manager

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Nora Wolters

Capability Building Manager