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. 

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. 

Barnaby Rugge-Price is Chair of the executive management team of Howden UK and Ireland, which brings together our extensive retail and leading London market specialty businesses, combining the knowledge, skills and talents and bringing the best of Howden to our clients across the global marketplace. 

Prior to his current role has held a number of roles across the Group.  He was CEO of RKH Specialty, leading them through the successful merger with Howden in 2015. In 2019 Barnaby moved to establish HX (then Hyperion X) as a vehicle for the digital transformation of the Group and to make Howden and DUAL industry leaders on the vital fields of data and tech. 

Barnaby has over thirty years’ experience in the London market at RKH, JLT and Fenchurch, having worked in the international and North American D&F markets, as well as being MD of the Property & Casualty Division prior to becoming CEO of RKH Specialty. 

Peter Maurer is President of the Basel Institute on Governance, a member of the Board of Directors of Zurich Insurance company, a Senior Fellow of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva and a member of the Foundation Board of Vontobel Foundation. He also serves amongst others on the advisory bodies of the International Institute for Strategic Studies and the GSG Impact (the Global Steering Group for Impact) in London and of Elea Foundation. 

Previously, Mr. Maurer served as President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) from 2012 to 2022. Before that, he was Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs in Switzerland from 2010 to 2012, and Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations from 2004 to 2010. He began his career in the Swiss diplomatic service in 1986, with various positions in Switzerland, South Africa and the U.S. Mr. Maurer studied History and Law at University of Bern and has a Doctorate in Contemporary History. His key interests turn around international relations, international law, negotiations and diplomacy. He has extensive first-hand experience in crisis contexts, conflict-prevention, humanitarian diplomacy, peacebuilding and human security. 

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. 

Rowan leads Climate Risk and Resilience (CRR) at Howden and sits on the company's Global Leadership Team.  The CRR comprises approximately 100 personnel centrally and embedded across business units and geographies. We help clients to evaluate and derisk their climate related exposures, maintain access to capital and navigate their path towards a resilient, net zero transition. 

Rowan has been a pioneer in the field of climate risk and insurance for over 20 years. He led the foundation of the Insurance Development Forum with UN, World Bank and Industry leaders and incubated the award-winning Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment. Previously Rowan served on the board of Willis Re as CEO Analytics and founded the Willis Research Network in 2006. 

Beyond insurance Rowan was appointed to the UK Prime Minister's Council for Science & Technology 2011-2016 and served on the UK Green Finance Task Force. In 2016 he was made CBE for services to the economy for risk, insurance and sustainable growth. 

Rowan read Geography at Durham and Bristol Universities and lives and works in London 

Currently Chief Sustainability Officer at Aviva. Claudine was previously the Director of Sustainability and Digital Strategy at Argent LLP for 3 years.

Claudine delivered the net zero carbon flights strategy at easyJet in her role as Director of Sustainability. Prior to this she set up the Group sustainability function at Sainsbury’s covering sustainable sourcing, operational waste and community activity as well as group charitable partnerships and overall development of group wide sustainability strategy and implementation.

Claudine was responsible for the sustainability strategy for The Crown Estate’s business. Claudine joined from SEGRO where she was Head of Sustainability. Prior to this she was Director of Corporate Responsibility at British Land where she was responsible for Group corporate responsibility policy, implementation and communication.

Before this Claudine was the Environment Manager at Honda (UK). Claudine is on the City Corporation Property Investment Board and was previously on the Board of Business in the Community (BITC) and the Mace Group Responsible Business Board and was Chair of the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS) from 2015-2017. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA).

Anna-Marie Slot, co-founder of Transition Value Partners, a strategic advisory working with boards and C-suite at the intersection of climate transition strategy and policy, is a seasoned senior finance partner with nearly three decades of experience. Her expertise spans leveraged finance, climate-related transition, and strategic governance. She has advised on over US$6 billion of sustainable finance transactions and hundreds of finance deals across the Asia, Europe, the UK and the US. Prior to her current role, Anna-Marie held the position of Global Head of High Yield at Ashurst, building its leveraged finance capability. This real world deal experience gives her a unique perspective on the financial risks and opportunities associated with climate change and how banks, investors, insurance and companies drive financial markets. 

She won IJGlobal’s 2023 ESG Pioneer award and the Most Innovative Sustainable Lawyer at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Europe Awards 2021. She is a board director for the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance, a Race to Zero accelerator for private practice law firms. She also advises Carbonaires, a carbon management company and Vested Impact, a fintech startup delivering on impact assessment. As Ashurst's first Global Sustainability/ESG Partner, Anna-Marie created the firm's Sustainability strategy across practices and industries through engagement with clients and internally. She also created, curated and hosted '30 for Net Zero 30' on ESG Matters@Ashurst, a highly successful podcast series reaching over 80 countries. 

Sara Stefanini is EMEA Climate Policy Editor based in London. She has 15 years’ experience in journalism, mostly covering energy, climate change, and environmental news. Prior to joining Carbon Pulse, she worked for four years as a strategic communications advisor for climate action and clean air campaigns, writing and advising on narratives, writing speeches, and op-eds, also working with media.  

Before that, Sara worked as a journalist, including as senior energy and climate policy reporter at Politico Europe in Brussels, senior reporter at Climate Home, freelance reporter for the Financial Times’ special reports, and markets reporter at ICIS. 

Noam Unger is the director of the Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and a senior fellow with the Project on Prosperity and Development. Previously, he served on the executive team and as a vice president at InterAction, the largest U.S.-based coalition of nongovernmental organizations focused on international development, humanitarian action, peacebuilding, global health, and democracy. Among other things, he oversaw InterAction’s work on public policy, advocacy, civil society, and the NGO Climate Compact. Unger also served in leadership positions at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the director of the Policy Office, acting deputy assistant administrator, and the agency’s acting chief strategy officer. Other government roles included working as a USAID country desk officer, and as a U.S. Department of State humanitarian analyst and foreign affairs officer. He was also a vice president for Global Citizen Year. From 2007 to 2012, he worked at Brookings, where, as a global economy and development fellow, he directed the Foreign Aid Reform Project, cofounded the Development Assistance and Governance Initiative, and managed the annual Brookings Blum Roundtable. Unger earned a patent as a coinventor while working for StreamSage, a private sector software company. He holds a master’s degree in law and diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University. He graduated from Swarthmore College with honors before spending a formative year on a Thomas J. Watson Fellowship in Central America, South America, West Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. 

Mattia is a partner at Systemiq, where he leads the firm work on sustainable finance. He serves on the Independent High Level Expert Group in Climate Finance and the G20 expert group on the review of climate funds. Before joining Systemiq, he was worked at Autonomy Capital leading the investment strategy on sustainability and carbon markets.. He previously served as Managing Director for Economics, Policy and Governance at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and was formerly Deputy Director General and Chief Economist of the Global Green Growth Institute in South Korea. He worked closely with Lord Nick Stern on the ground-breaking Stern Review, and was a senior expert in sustainability and resource productivity at McKinsey. He started his career at Shell, working in the scenario team. He is also a visiting senior fellow at the London School of Economics. 

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. 

Nick Stace is the Head of Sustainability and Social Purpose for Barclays UK and serves on the Executive Committee. He is also the Chair of the Conduit Club Holding Company and an advisor to Rewired Earth. 

Harry has been a key member of the National Trust's Executive Team since 2018, serving first as Director of Operations and now as Director of Land and Nature. Over the years, he has held a range of senior roles within the Trust, including Assistant Director of Operations, and has led regional teams as Regional Director for both the Midlands and the North.  His deep understanding of conservation and land management has been integral to the Trust's evolving approach to protecting nature across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Before joining the National Trust, Harry managed several RSPB reserves spanning the area between the Peak District and Scotland. For 10 years, he played a pivotal role in habitat restoration, species conservation, and the development of sustainable management practices. Prior to this, Harry worked as Reserves Manager at the Norfolk Wildlife Trust, where he gained early experience in nature conservation and wetlands management. 

A passionate environmentalist, Harry studied Environmental Science at the University of East Anglia and has become an expert in wetland design and management. His academic background and professional expertise have shaped his enduring belief in the importance of landscape-scale restoration.  He is also a strong advocate for integrating nature back into urban spaces, recognising the profound impact that well-designed green areas can have on both wildlife and the well-being of local communities. 
 
Harry's commitment to conservation extends beyond his role at the National Trust. He has held numerous non-executive positions, including serving as Co-Chair of a Community Interest Company focused on revitalising wildlife habitats within Sheffield. This work has brought him closer to his goal of reconnecting people with nature in urban settings. 

Living in Sheffield, Harry enjoys spending his free time exploring the nearby Peak District, whether through running, walking, or cycling. His connection to the natural world is both a professional pursuit and a personal passion, driving his ongoing efforts to create spaces where both people and wildlife can thrive. 

Jonathan leads Flood Re’s work to measure and incentivize resilience. Working with industry and government, his focus is on developing an actionable evidence base for resilience and policies that reduce flood risk, and on nature-based solutions. Before Flood Re, he spent five years working on energy security issues and international partnerships with the UK Government, and a decade in public policy work in Canada. 

Caroline is a marine biologist and maritime specialist with more than 20 years experience across various marine sectors. As Head of Nature & Environment, Caroline is working with colleagues across The Crown Estate to champion a systems-led approach to tackling the triple challenge of nature recovery, energy security and net zero. A strong advocate for innovation and collaboration, Caroline has a particular interest in bringing diverse people together to create solutions that can deliver outcomes for people and planet.

Matt Farquharson is editor-in-chief at The Conduit. He is a Sunday-Times-bestselling author, former writer for The Times, The Independent and The Telegraph, and an award-winning editor, podcaster and script-writer.

Robert Muir Wood is the chief research officer of Risk Management Solutions, now part of Moody’s, and a visiting professor at University College London’s Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction. He has been a Lead Author on the IPCC 4th Assessment Report and on the IPCC Special Report on Extremes and has published many scientific papers and blogs on catastrophe losses and how these risks can be measured. He was the founding editor of the journal/magazine Terra Nova and has published eight books. His latest book published in 2024 is This Volcanic Isle, the violent processes that forged the British Landscape, published by OUP, which was recently listed by the Daily Telegraph as one of the six best science books of the year. His The Cure for Catastrophe, how we can stop manufacturing natural disasters was published in the US and UK in September 2016 and positively reviewed in Nature, Science and the New York Times. 

Mhairi Sharp is CEO of UK disaster response charity, the National Emergencies Trust, which acts fast to raise funds for those affected by domestic emergencies, including floods, fires and terror attacks. After helping to found the Trust in November 2019, she led its Coronavirus Appeal, which launched in March 2020 and raised £100 million for those in need. The Appeal funded 15,000 charitable projects and reached 13 million people. Mhairi, who has over a decade of leadership experience in the charitable sector, private sector and the armed forces, was awarded an MBE in 2022 for services to the pandemic response.  

Heather is a Flood recovery expert and powerful advocate for flood communities. Heather has  recently co-founded Flooded People UK a support platform that brings flooded people together  across the UK for mutual support and flood advocacy. 
She has a well-rounded experience in different elements of flood risk and recovery as well as working for justice for victims of flooding and securing better outcomes for flood communities.
An influential subject matter expert and respected voice working for policy change who combines empathy for people who flood with effective action on their behalf, maintaining a personal  connection with flooded communities.
Former National Flood Forum Board member and employee, an Environment Agency appointee  on the Severn and Wye Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) for ten years and a contributor to the Pitt Review on flooding. This sits alongside appearances before Parliamentary committees, contributions to other government and industry reviews and shaping essential research.
A trusted voice across the stakeholder landscape - including national and local government – and in the media. Contributor to flagship television and radio programmes as well as newsprint and social media

Claire is a transformative leader dedicated to building stronger, more resilient local communities. As Chief Executive of NCF, she collaborates with local third sector organisations, businesses, public agencies, high-net-worth individuals, and charitable trusts to channel resources effectively. Under Claire’s leadership, NCF has developed ground-breaking partnerships aimed at ending food poverty and supporting youth mental health initiatives that have inspired wider activities across the UK. 

In 2024, Claire launched the NCF Good for Good programme, offering an innovative and accessible template for corporate engagement in local community resilience. 

Claire was awarded an MBE in 2024 for services to business development and charity. 

Catherine leads Clarion Housing Group’s work to influence government policy and create positive change in the housing sector.  Prior to joining Clarion in February 2020, Catherine held senior marketing and communications roles in real estate and retail. Her skills in placemaking and destination marketing were honed at Land Securities, where she led the communications team for Victoria SW1, including Nova, the highly successful mixed-use complex. She has also worked on major European and Middle Eastern real estate projects. 

Dan McGrail took up his post of Chief  Executive at RenewableUK in May 2021.Previously he was the CEO of Siemens Engines. He joined Siemens UK in 2004 and has worked in a variety of roles across the energy industry.Between 2010 and 2014 he led Siemens plans to develop and invest in offshore wind turbine manufacturing in the UK, securing the world-class offshore wind turbine blade factory and port facility in Hull, negotiating with the UK government and overseeing one of the company’s most significant factory investments in its recent history. The Final Investment Decision of £160m was announced in 2014, alongside a £150m investment by Associated British Ports to revitalise Hull’s Alexandra Dock.As Managing Director of Siemens Power Generation from 2014-2017, he expanded Siemens UK’s activities in the thermal power market. He became CEO of Siemens Engines in November 2017, leading the rebranding of the company and helping to secure significant growth.He served as Chair of the Association of Decentralised Energy from 2016 to 2019 and was Vice Chair until February 2021. He set up the Heat Network Industry Council to engage politicians and drive policy reform to build zero carbon heat networks.He graduated from Liverpool John Moores University in 2003 with a degree in International Business Studies and Spanish. During his studies he spent a year at the University of Alicante and is fluent in Spanish. After graduating, he qualified with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. More recently he completed the CBI Leadership programme, in London, Brussels and Washington DC. 

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.