
Fiona David makes the case for boards to take action on modern slavery risk
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Episode · 23:05 · Nov 11, 2025
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Today on the Take on Board podcast, I'm speaking with Fiona David about understanding modern slavery risk. Fiona is on the boards of ACCESS-NRI, Australia's climate simulator, and the Coolaroo Foundation, a philanthropic organisation, and an alternate director on the Forrest Research Foundation for Nicola Forrest. Lawyer, human rights expert, and founder of Fair Futures, Fiona, is leading the charge in helping organisations tackle issues such as modern slavery in their supply chains.Having led the creation of the landmark Global Slavery Index, she is an expert in helping companies embed ethical and sustainable practices, proving that commercial success doesn’t need to come at the expense of human rights or the environment.Links and ResourcesFiona David on LinkedInFiona on the Fair Futures websiteRecent articles that give practical insights and tips for Board Directors on understanding modern slavery risk:Why Human Rights Need to Sit at the Board LevelHow to embed modern slavery human rights due diligence into strategyThe Walk Free Global Slavery Index provides valuable country-by-country information that Board Directors will typically see referenced in their organisations' MSA statements. Upcoming TOB EventsAll eventsYou might want to:Join the Take on Board Facebook communityJoin the Take on Board LinkedIn communityFollow along on TwitterWork with meJoin the Take on Board: Kickstarter group programJoin the Take on Board: Accelerator group programFind out more about meContact me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23m 5s · Nov 11, 2025
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