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STAFF
Michèle Brülhart – Executive Director
With over 10 years of experience working on the design, implementation and independent assessment of sustainability standards, Michèle has evaluated and assisted companies at every level of the supply chain—from raw material to end product—and across multiple materials. She was previously the Director of Innovations at the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) and served as the Head of Auditing at RCS Global for several years. Prior to her work at RCS Global, she held roles focused on responsible sourcing at Underwriters Laboratories, the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) and STR Responsible Sourcing.
Michèle is based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Email: michele.brulhart@coppermark.org
Hillary Amster – Chief Operating Officer
Hillary has both strategic and operational experience in the field of corporate social responsibility throughout supply chains and across industries. Most recently, she held the position of Director of Audit Operations at the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), where she oversaw the operational and quality management of RBA’s social and supply chain audit programs, including the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process. Previously, she consulted Fortune 500 companies, advising them on the development and implementation of corporate social responsibility strategies. Hillary formerly worked at a number of international human rights organizations across the globe. She holds a law degree with a certificate in international human rights from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and a Bachelor’s in Philosophy and Italian Studies from Tufts University.
Hillary is based in Stamford, CT, USA.
Email: hillary.amster@coppermark.org
Alicia Polo y La Borda - Director of Outreach and Research
Immersed in the mining industry for twenty years with positions including mineral economics and market analysis, business strategy and development, mining policy and project management. Professional experience in Peru, Chile, the UK and the US includes positions at APOYO Consultoría, Peru Ministry of Energy and Mines, CRU, Anglo American and the Colorado School of Mines. Alicia has a Bachelor of Economics from Universidad del Pacífico (Lima, Peru), Master of Laws (LLM) in Mining Law and Policy (Dundee, Scotland) and Technical knowledge acquired through work experience.
Alicia is based in Denver, Colorado, US.
Greg Radford - Director of Organisational Change
Greg is a recognized global sustainability and standards executive with three decades of experience. His management and leadership experience spans the private, public and NGO sectors. He was previously the Director of the Intergovernmental Forum of Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development (IGF) and a Board Member of the Global Battery Alliance. Prior to this, positions included Director of the ESG Department at the International Finance Corporation and President of the International Association of Impact Assessment. He holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Management from the University of Stirling.
Greg is based in Ottawa, Canada.
Email: greg.radford@coppermark.org
Mike Smith - Director of Value Chain
Mike has extensive experience working with companies, stakeholders and associations across the international metals value chain, as well as on a range of standards, regulations, and policy issues. His professional background includes over 7 years as Vice President at the International Wrought Copper Council (IWCC), the association for the copper semis fabricating industry, developing and expanding the organisation's global membership, structure and work programmes. Mike is also a co-founder of the Back British Metals Initiative, bringing together manufacturers and trade bodies to promote and develop the metals value chain.
Prior to joining the IWCC, Mike led government affairs and political engagement for a number of leading international and domestic NGOs, and has served as a political aide in the UK Parliament. He holds degrees from the London School of Economics (LSE) and Birkbeck, University of London.
Mike is based in London, UK.
Email: mike.smith@coppermark.org
Emöke Muzs - Assurance Programme Manager
Emöke Muzs brings a distinguished record of accomplishments in sustainability and supply chain management, with a proven history of implementing impactful CSR strategies and fostering sustainable practices, to her role as Assurance Programme Manager at The Copper Mark. In her most recent role at Intertek Holding Deutschland GmbH, Emöke implemented global CSR initiatives for a German industrial engineering and steel production multinational conglomerate and was responsible for the EDGE certification scheme management. Emöke's prior experience as a Key Account Manager at Arche Advisors Inc. and Underwriter Laboratories Inc. further underscores her adeptness in navigating complex organizational terrains and delivering tangible outcomes. Her proficiency in managing cross-functional teams and overseeing sustainability projects on a global scale aligns seamlessly with The Copper Mark's objectives. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business Management from Reading University.
Emöke is based in Leipzig, Germany
Emily Falconer - Assurance Programme Coordinator
Emily joined the Copper Mark as Outreach & Research Intern in 2024, from which she moved to Project Coordinator, and later Assurance Programme Coordinator. It is her analytical mindset and desire to drive positive change in the mining industry that she is using to build on her foundations with the organization. She holds a master's degree in Earth Sciences from the University of Oxford.
Emily is based in Manchester, United Kingdom.