Anand Muthuswamy is the Managing Director – Dean Textiles Buying Service. He also serves as the Chairman of the Branding & Sustainability Sub-Committee at the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA). Under his leadership, he has been instrumental in advancing sustainable, circular textile initiatives in the Tiruppur cluster—most recently engaging with brands to develop post-consumer waste management strategies and promote eco‑friendly production practices. He is a strong advocate for ethical sourcing and environmental responsibility in the fashion supply chain. With over two decades of industry experience, Anand brings deep insight into market dynamics, innovation, and responsible business leadership.
Dr. Sukhpal Singh is Professor and Former Chairperson, Centre for Management in Agriculture (CMA), Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, Former Director General, Centre for Research in Rural and Industrial Development (CRRID) Chandigarh, and Former Professor and Head, Agricultural Economic Research Unit (AERU), Institute of Economic Growth (IEG), New Delhi. Professor Singh specializes in issues of value chain analysis and management, vertical co-ordination in agribusiness, and agribusiness marketing and regulation. His research interests lie in small producer and worker livelihoods and collectivization of such stakeholders in the context of agribusiness value chains and deregulation of agricultural markets in India and the developing world. He is on the Boards of many non-profits, and public and private companies working in agri and rural domain. Prof. Sukhpal Singh joined the board of CSM in February 2018.
Tom Thomas has more than three decades of experience in the development sector. His association with Praxis began in 2000 when he took over as CEO. Prior to joining Praxis, he held senior leadership positions with ActionAid in India, Bangladesh and the UK. He serves as a member of several national and international civil society coalitions, where his contributions have informed policy and advocacy efforts. A key advocate for participatory practices, Tom is deeply invested in the praxis of participation, working to translate the principles of participation into actionable frameworks that empower communities and influence systemic change. A member of the National Human Rights Commission on Business and Human Rights, he is also an ardent advocate of business and human rights, promoting responsible corporate practices that align corporate responsibility with social justice.
Prarthana Borah is a seasoned leader with 25+ years of experience catalyzing systems-level change across South/ Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with a core focus on inclusive, sustainability-driven development. Prarthana was Country Director for CDP and Clean Air Asia, where she shaped national strategies, built mission-aligned teams, and forged transformative partnerships that advanced environmental resilience, gender equity, and social justice. Prarthana has pioneered integrated programs at the intersection of climate action, air quality, and community empowerment. A thought leader in international fora, she has extensive experience in government engagement, cross-sector dialogue, business responsibility, and multilateral collaboration. She is a mentor to youth climate leaders and provides sustainability career coaching through the Global Mentorship Network of the United States, How to Change the World, USA, Protégé Mentoring, Singapore, and the Nexus Start Up of the US Embassy in India. As Vice President of Sustainability, Prarthana leads the Sustainability vertical of Momentum India Private Ltd where she advises, guides, and drives disclosures, reporting, goal setting, and ESG strategy/implementation of Indian companies with a focus on supply chains and MSMEs. Prarthana is a writer and speaker who has presented in multiple forums, nationally and internationally, including the UNFCCC Conference of Parties over the years.
Kerrina works as Director of Partnerships looking after the team that heads up all of the partnerships and programmes at the Fairtrade Foundation. With nearly two decades' experience of securing award-winning strategic partnerships in the charity sector, Kerrina previously served as Head of Partnerships at WWF for 14 years – a role in which she supported Tesco to half the environmental impact of a shopping basket which later facilitated the ‘Retailer’s Commitment for Nature’. Kerrina has also worked in partnerships for Breakthrough Breast Cancer, following a career in the Japan Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, where she promoted Japan to British multinationals as a market for foreign investment.
Mukesh Tiwary leads the team of Traidcraft India as the Business Head. Mukesh brings a wealth of expertise to his role with a Post-graduate Degree from XISS, a Non-Profit Management Degree from Lee Kwan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore, and an Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy from ISB, Hyderabad. Mukesh Tiwary oversees Traidcraft's portfolio of Indian projects across the textile, cotton, and tea sectors. With extensive expertise in the textile industry, particularly in addressing workers’ issues, he excels in Project Design and Management of sustainable, cross-sector programmes. As a skilled trainer and facilitator, Mukesh brings diverse groups of stakeholders together to co-create solutions and strategies to combat challenges.
Gopal Kumar Jain has done his Graduation in Agricultural Sciences from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi and holds a PG Diploma in Business Administration from Nirma Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. Gopal has over 3 decades of experience in the development sector and is currently the Lead, Resource Development, at Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bengaluru. His core expertise lies in social sector issues, resource mobilisation, networking, and branding and communications. In addition to 100+ corporate and HNIs in India, he has built partnerships with several international organisations like UNEP, UNICEF, USAID, and several national organisations and the Government of India.
Meena Raghunathan brings over 35 years of rich experience in the development sector, beginning with her work at the Centre for Environment Education—an NGO recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India—followed by her leadership role in establishing and heading the CSR wing of the GMR Group. Her work at GMR focused on transformative initiatives in Education, Health, Skill Training, and Livelihoods. With significant experience at the highest levels of corporate leadership, she has been actively involved in corporate strategy and policymaking. She also chaired the Committee Against Sexual Harassment at the GMR Group for several years and played a key role in setting up the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation, conceptualized as a public-private partnership. Meena currently serves on the boards of both corporate and non-profit organizations and teaches postgraduate courses on Sustainability, Responsibility, Ethics, and Social Entrepreneurship. An accomplished author, her recent book To Every Parent, To Every School: Raising Resilient Children in a VUCA World (Penguin India, 2024), co-authored with V. Raghunathan, follows her earlier publication Doing Good: Navigating the CSR Maze in India (HarperCollins). Her forthcoming work focuses on ESG. She is a certified social auditor.
Julieta Tourne is a seasoned communications and brand strategist with over a decade of experience across purpose-driven organizations, multinationals, and advertising agencies. As Head of Communications at Fairtrade, she leads global communication initiatives that amplify sustainability and social justice. Julieta brings deep expertise in stakeholder management, audience-centered storytelling, and the delivery of complex, multi-market projects. She has worked across Europe and Latin America, helping organizations connect through compelling narratives, strong visual identities, and bold positioning.
Daniela has been with Fairtrade Germany for more than 7 years as Projects and Fundraising Manager. She has been in charge of various multistakeholder projects focusing on areas such as sustainable farming, gender equality and inclusion and community development jointly with businesses as well as government actors. She has a focus on South and Southeast Asia especially engaging in cotton and textile supply chains with German stakeholders. Personally she has a strong interest to drive change towards a fairer future.