Meet the team

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 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.

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 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 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.