About the Conference 

Paul served as the Executive Secretary of South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Paul also co-founded the International Centre for Transitional Justice, an organization that works in over 40 countries that have endured massive human rights violations under repression conflict. Paul is also a co-founder and CEO of Maiyet, an ethical luxury fashion brand that cultivates traditional design and culture by partnering with global artisans. Most recently, Paul co-founded The Conduit, which serves as a home for those committed to improving the world by harnessing the power of creativity and entrepreneurship. The Conduit serves as a home for a diverse community of people passionate about social change. 

Charles is a well-known pioneer for a sustainable future for all, a green entrepreneur and climate leader; with three decades’ commercial experience building purpose-driven businesses and embedding sustainability into the DNA of many large multinationals. 

Initially a marketing professional who focused on launching environmental products and services, he completed his MBA and chose to join BP to launch beyond petroleum before being fast tracked to head up BP’s renewables business. 

Upon leaving BP, he joined GreenOrder, a US sustainability consulting firm with clients including GE and GM, and, after acquisition by LRN, returned to the UK and co-founded SecondNature, one of the UK’s leading sustainability consultancies with clients including Tesco, Barclays, ENGÍÉ, Ovo and Network Rail. He sold SecondNature to Anthesis Group, where he served as Group Director leading the strategy practice during his earn-out and exit. 

He went on to co-found GRIDSERVE Sustainable Energy, a UK market leader in battery storage and EV charging infrastructure. 

He played a key role on the UN COP26 Climate Champions team, where he successfully led the global Aviation sector to sign up to the Paris Agreement and commit to Net Zero by 2050. 

He is an Ambassador for the Climate and Nature Bill and an Al Gore Climate Reality Leader, having co-founded Climate Reality UK. 

Director General of British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) since April 2021, Shevaun was formerly Head of Business Engagement at Number 10 Downing Street and was at the heart of Government in the Cabinet Office as Head of the Inclusive Economy Partnership. 

Shevaun started her career in consultancy in London and New York. She then moved to the Walt Disney Company in strategic planning before joining Disneyland Paris, opening its second theme park. Shevaun then joined the agency world, running global accounts for Millward Brown, Mindshare and WPP. 

Following this, she started her own business as a partner in a digital innovation agency and venture builder, Independents United, where she also became an Advisor for the Danson Foundation. Most recently, Shevaun was the New Ventures Director for Avado, building new businesses in Edtech and founding the Academy of Digital Business Leaders. 

Shevaun has a passion for business as a force for good. She was elected to the International Chambers of Commerce’s (ICC) World Chambers Federation General Council and is a Board member of ICC UK. She is a Trustee of the Women of the World Foundation (WoW) and a Trustee of Barefoot College International. 

Paul served as the Executive Secretary of South Africa’s post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Paul also co-founded the International Centre for Transitional Justice, an organization that works in over 40 countries that have endured massive human rights violations under repression conflict. Paul is also a co-founder and CEO of Maiyet, an ethical luxury fashion brand that cultivates traditional design and culture by partnering with global artisans. Most recently, Paul co-founded The Conduit, which serves as a home for those committed to improving the world by harnessing the power of creativity and entrepreneurship. The Conduit serves as a home for a diverse community of people passionate about social change.