All change at the Fairtrade Foundation

The Fairtrade Foundation has appointed Dr Nyagoy Nyong’o as its new chair of its board of trustees. She succeeds Lord Mark Price whose term ended recently.

Nyagoy is one of the most expert and respected leaders in global Fairtrade, having served as chief executive officer of Fairtrade Africa for seven years, then as global CEO of Fairtrade International until 2022. Earlier in her career she was also an auditor for Flocert and she has a PhD in forestry.

'A vision for Fairtrade'
Dr Nyong’o said: “We have a vision for Fairtrade to get closer to producers, and for the decision-making and leadership to be increasingly driven from the global south.  This is what gives Fairtrade authenticity with the public, but also what enables it to be such an impactful partner with companies, as no other ethical label is so closely rooted in the reality of producers’ experience.”

Michael Gidney, who will be leaving his role as CEO at the end of the year. added: “There is never a perfect time to leave, but with Fairtrade in good shape, after 12 years as CEO, it feels like the right moment – and an exciting time for my successor to shape the next phase of the Fairtrade Foundation’s future.”

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