Introduction from Dr Mike Briers, Interim CEO at Fairtrade ANZ
I’ve had the privilege of leading this organisation for a number of months as we take steps to recruit a new CEO. Every one of the days I worked with Fairtrade, both as a Director and CEO, I’ve learnt something new and been pleasantly surprised by the expertise and passion of the Fairtrade ANZ team.
Most recently I witnessed this in Papua New Guinea when I was honoured to be part of the graduation ceremony of the first cohort from the Gender School of Leadership there. Everyone involved in that program from local Fairtrade staff and facilitators to the amazing graduates themselves, filled me with pride and confidence.
While I was in PNG, the Fairtrade ANZ team held a webinar for our partners to reflect on the year and share plans for the coming year. If you weren’t able to make it, find it here.
Indeed, we thank everyone who has worked in partnership with us this year – our donors, our licensees, our contractors and the people who buy our Fairtrade certified products. Each is as valuable as the other.
Best wishes
Mike
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