Hernan Gonzalez-Merlani

Head of Human Resources EMEA & Global HR Consultant Lead (United Kingdom)

As Global HR Consultant Lead for HSBC’s Global Private Banking, Hernan is responsible for facilitating the shape, delivery, and execution of the Private Bank’s people agenda. As the Global Private Banking Head of HR for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Hernan is responsible for creating stakeholder value through an effective people plan, developing and coaching HSBC’s leaders, and leading HSBC’s HR teams.

Leslie Crutchfield

Executive Director, Georgetown Business for Impact (USA)

Leslie is an author, educator, social change expert, and Executive Director of Business for Impact at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. Business for Impact is founded on the belief that companies can be a powerful force for good in the world, and delivers world-class education, student experience, and cross-sector collaborations for people, the planet, and profit. Leslie’s latest book is How Change Happens: Why Some Movements Succeed While Others Don’t, noted in The New York Review of Books as a blueprint for groups inspired to take action on today’s major causes. Leslie also co-authored the bestselling Forces for Good: The Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits – recognized by The Economist on its Best Books of the Year list – and Do More than Give.

She teaches corporate social responsibility in Georgetown’s MBA program and nonprofit leadership on LinkedIn Learning. Leslie previously was managing director at Ashoka, the global venture fund for social entrepreneurs, and co-founded a national nonprofit social enterprise in her 20s. Leslie has contributed to Fortune, Forbes, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, and Stanford Social Innovation Review, and has appeared on programs such as ABC, FOX, NPR, and PBS. She has volunteered on SEED Foundation and Kiva’s boards and with Crossroads Africa.

Shruti Shibulal

Chief Executive Officer at Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd (India)

Shruti Shibulal is an entrepreneur and business woman, based out of Bangalore, India. One of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders, 2017, Shruti is passionate about her goals towards responsible tourism and sustainable business practices, that she puts into practice as CEO of Tamara Leisure Experiences Pvt. Ltd., aiming to set new standards for the Hospitality Industry.

Vale Jokisch

Executive Director, People & Operations at B Lab (USA)

Vale is the Executive Director for People & Operations at B Lab, a nonprofit organization that is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, B Lab’s global network creates standards, policies, and tools for business, and certifies companies – known as B Corps – who are leading the way. To date the community includes over 3,500 B Corps in 70 countries and 150 industries, and over 100,000 companies that manage their impact using the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager. Vale joined B Lab in 2010 as Director of B Corp Community Engagement, supporting the community of Certified B Corps to build the movement and leverage their certification. As head of People & Operations, she leads the teams that enable B Lab’s work through a thriving, JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, & inclusion) forward culture, thoughtful resource allocation, and effective operations. Prior to B Lab, Vale was the Deputy Director of Empowerment Group, a nonprofit microenterprise development organization serving the Hispanic community in Philadelphia. She also has
experience in law and as a full-time touring musician. Vale holds a BA in Economics and Political Science from Swarthmore College and an MBA with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. She grew up between El Salvador and the U.S. and now lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and two daughters.

Sandrine Deveaux

Executive Vice President, Farfetch Store of the Future (United Kingdom)

Sandrine is at the helm of Farfetch’s retail innovation business unit ‘Store of the Future’ and is responsible for developing, executing, and implementing new, in-store technologies with strategic partners. Sandrine also sits on the Farfetch Executive Board. Under Sandrine’s leadership, the team is focused on developing a pioneering mix of technology that will shape the retail experience of the future. Her marketing, omni-channel, and e-commerce expertise was honed in her previous roles at Harvey Nichols as multi-channel director and director of marketing and e-commerce at Matchesfashion.com. Sandrine also previously held roles at AOL, Bloomberg Media, and Ernst & Young. Sandrine graduated from French business school ISC and following this completed a master’s degree in Technology and Telecoms at ESSEC.

Rohit Chopra

Portfolio Manager/Analyst at Lazard Asset Management (USA)

Rohit Chopra is a Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Lazard. He co-manages the Emerging Markets Equity strategy, one of the firm’s largest investment portfolios. His responsibilities include both portfolio management and research in the telecommunications and consumer sectors. His work involves frequent travel to meet with business and political leaders in developing economies. He joined Lazard in 1999 with a bachelor’s degree in finance and information systems from New York University. He also studied at the London School of Economics. He passionately supports two charitable organizations – Empower and Pratham – which address pressing social problems in developing economies.