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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

 

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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

 

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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 Northern Colorado, CO, US.

Email: alicia.poloylaborda@coppermark.org

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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

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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

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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

Email: emoeke.muzs@coppermark.org
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Mayra Diaz del Olmo Oliveira - Assessor and Responsible Supply Chains Programme Manager

 

Mayra has over a decade of experience working in sustainability within the mining and metals industry, across a range of roles. These include mining consultancy, social-environmental compliance, and management of industry standards. Most recently, she was the Sustainability Standards Manager at the International Tin Association (ITA), where she led the implementation of a global sustainability standard for the tin industry. Before joining ITA, Mayra held several on-the-ground roles in Peru working in a copper mine and in exploration projects related to the copper and gold industries, ensuring social-environmental compliance and promoting responsible practices. She holds an MSc by Research in Mining and Minerals Engineering from the Camborne School of Mines at the University of Exeter, an MSc in Environment and Development from the University of Leeds and a Bachelor in Environmetal Engineering from Universidad Científica del Sur (Lima, Peru).

Mayra is based in West Yorkshire, UK

Email: mayra.diazdelolmo@coppermark.org
Caroline MacIsaac

Caroline MacIsaac – CMSI Programme Manager 

Caroline’s work experience has focused on generating long-term social and economic benefits for communities and host countries. She has sustainability and social impact experience in the fields of advisory, research, policy development, and project management. Most recently, she was a Program Officer at Mining Shared Value where she led efforts to improve local procurement transparency in the mining sector, support governments and industry to adopt stronger policies and standards, and measurement on local procurement and human rights due diligence in supply chains. She holds an MSc in Environment and Development from the London School of Economics.

Caroline is based in London, UK

Email: caroline.macisaac@coppermark.org
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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. 

Email: emily.falconer@coppermark.org

Position open - Project Coordinator

See the Job Description for a Project Coordinator  here
Applications are on an onrolling basis to info@coppermark.org
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