Meet the team

Our global team of leaders keep Transform Trade working effectively and hold us accountable to our values and mission.

>> Meet the board

>> Meet the team

Meet the board

  • David Pain (chair)

    With vast experience in international development and organisational leadership, David brings clear thinking, compassionate leadership and a strong sense of challenge to his position as Chair of the Transform Trade board.

  • Karimi Kinoti

    Karimi is hugely experienced and skilled in international affairs, governance, peacebuilding, health, and socio-economic transformation. She uses her vast expertise and values-driven approach to guide Transform Trade as a member of the board.

  • Jude Kirton-Darling

    Labour MEP for the North East of England from 2014 to 2020 and with a background in the trade union movement, Jude combines political expertise with a passion for justice in her work on the Transform Trade board.

  • Laurence Sewell

    Laurence has had a long career working in international development as a consultant with aid agencies and international financial institutions specialising in project management, evaluation studies, and supporting organisational change for governance reform. He brings this international expertise as a valued member of Transform Trade’s board.

  • Anita Cheria

    Anita trained in human rights, humanitarian law, sociology and economics. She has great experience of working with grassroots groups to achieve change and brings a valuable perspective and expertise in her role on the Transform Trade board.

Meet the team

  • Charlotte Timson

    CEO

  • Alice Oyaro

    Director of International Programmes, Policy and Partnerships

  • Shahed Ferdous

    Country Director, Bangladesh

  • Amy Wilson

    Head of Partnerships and Innovation

  • Jon McNaughton

    Head of Public Engagement

  • Filbert Kavia

    Regional Director, Africa