MorePeople are proud to have been involved in the appointment of the new CEO for the Modern Slavery Intelligence Network – Claire Donovan.
Their recent press release stated;
‘MSIN was formed in 2020 out of the findings of Operation Fort one of the most sophisticated and extensive Modern Slavery Trafficking rings to be uncovered in the UK. Operation for was perpetrated by a Polish organised crime gang who had infiltrated licenced labour providers to supply temporary labour to farms and factories in the West Midlands. The ring was uncovered and brought down by the dedicated work of the West Midlands Police.
Claire is a well-known figure throughout the food industry, having worked for major multiple retailers and growers. Claire has extensive experience in the field of modern slavery – dating back to the working group that facilitated the private member's bill in 2004 and is ideally placed to take MSIN forward in this new phase of its development.
Reflecting on her appointment:
“It’s an exciting time for MSIN – We are extending our member services, with newsletters, seminars and of course our very successful conferences, where we have been fortunate to have attracted some outstanding speakers such as Theresa May. We have launched a new website, and the information is really starting to build in the database, and now is the right time for food business to join us and start sharing their valuable data. Membership is not expensive, and we are very much a case of you get back what you put in.”’
