Caterina Agnoletti
Head of Operations & Participant Engagement
Cole Hine
Project Manager
Operations
Lucy Morris
Co-ordinator
Elize Asafu-Adjaye
Co-ordinator
UN Global Compact Network UK & UN PRME
Phoebe Menezes-Jones
Project Manager
Participant Engagement
Poppy Paulus-Nicolas
Project Manager
Participant Engagement
Steve has managed the Secretariat of the UN Global Compact Network UK since 2007, connecting UK companies and other organisations in a global movement dedicated to driving corporate sustainability and the Sustainable Development Goals. He has been Chair of the UN Global Compact’s Global Network Council and was a member of the UN Global Compact Board.
He was previously a Programme Director at the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) leading projects across a wide range of responsible business issue areas. Prior to joining IBLF, Steve was the founder and Managing Director of a successful retail sports equipment business in Canada.
He has a B.Comm from the University of British Columbia and an MSc in Business & Environment from Imperial College London.
Sheri has been at the UN Global Compact Network UK since October 2013. Previously, she was at the High Commission of Canada, London. Sheri has a BA Hons in English Literature and an MA in History.
Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Jason is the UK Network’s HR Manager. He holds an LLB in Law and has a background in the charity and non-profit sectors leading on various HR projects in multiple locations across the globe.
At the UN Global Compact Network UK, he is responsible for overseeing recruitment, developing people strategies, and ensuring overall compliance with employment laws.
Yue joined the Network in September 2022. She works as Project Manager – Marketing & Communications in Participate Engagement team.
Previously she worked for United Nations Global Compact Office as a marketing intern, supporting the daily operations of Pardot and providing data analysis for marketing and the participant engagement team.
She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business English from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and a Master’s Degree in Investment and Finance from Queen Mary University of London.
Caterina Agnoletti, Head of Operations and Participant Engagement, UN Global Compact Network UK
Originally from Florence, Italy, Caterina is the UK Network’s Head of Operations and Participant Engagement. In this role, she works closely with the Executive Director to ensure that the organisation operates efficiently and effectively in pursuit of its strategic aims and in compliance with its statutory, contractual, and moral obligations.
She joined the UN Global Compact Network UK in 2017 as an intern, supporting the team on a variety of issues including human rights, modern slavery, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda. From 2018-2020, she headed up the UK Network’s Social Sustainability programme. Her main achievements in this role include launching the Diversity & Inclusion Working Group and Target Gender Equality UK – a Global Compact programme to help companies in setting ambitious targets for women’s representation in business. During this time, she also joined Dial Global Millennials Council.
Previously, she worked at the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations for the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Programme and at CSR Europe, supporting projects on corporate sustainability management and transparency.
Caterina has a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Florence and an MSc in Economics and Management of Public Administrations and International Institutions from Bocconi University.
Cole joined the Network in September 2022 and works within the operations team. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from the University of Exeter and has previously worked in education and the voluntary sector.
Lucy joined the Network in October 2024 as the Participant Engagement Coordinator. She will be working in the Participant Engagement team, supporting the UN Global Compact participants based in the UK. Previously, she has worked in communications and research roles in the environmental and social enterprise sectors. She has a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Bristol, where she continued her studies, completing a research master’s in Global Environmental Challenges.
Elize joined the Network in October 2024 as a Participant Engagement intern, working to understand and support participant priorities where they align with the UN Global Compact. Elize has previous experience engaging with stakeholders on topics related to Human Capital Development, and Good Governance. She holds a BASc in Politics, and International Studies with Global Sustainable Development from the University of Warwick. Elize is particularly interested in measuring engagement and amplifying the voice of business for good.
Phoebe joined the Network in January 2025 as a Participant Engagement Manager. She has a background in global executive search consulting, where she advised business leaders across both the private and non-profit sectors.
Phoebe holds a BA (History) from The University of Oxford, and an MA in Development Studies from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS).
Candy Telani Anton, Head of Impact & Growth, UN Global Compact Network the UK
Candy joined the UN Global Compact Network UK in 2019 to drive members’ engagement and external outreach supporting corporates to adhere and engage with the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles and the Sustainable Development Goals. In this role, she works closely with the Executive Director in developing and leading the organisational impact and growth strategy. Her main achievements in this role include driving a 40% growth rate year-on-year while implementing key processes and programmes to ensure that the organisation operates successfully in pursuit of its strategic aims.
In her early career, she worked at the Spanish Social Centre for Business and Entrepreneurship Advice in Valencia, the French National Employment Office in Limoges, the European Commission in Brussels, where she helped NGOs attain European funding, and at Ethical Corporation (Thomson Reuters now) as head of strategy for the European market. Candy has extensive professional experience in International Relations, project management, and implementation of innovative ideas and corporate sustainability programmes. She has experience working in Spain, France, Belgium, and England and has a repertoire of six languages: Spanish, French, English, Catalan, Aramaic, and Arabic
Candy has a Bachelor’s degree in Economy and Tourism from the University of Valencia, a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Working Conditions from the University of Castellon and an MSc in Corporate Law, and an MSc in Organisational Psychology from the University of Valencia and Castellon respectively.
Fiona joined the network in June 2023 as an intern in the Impact team. Prior to joining, Fiona completed a Master’s degree in Global Challenges for Sustainability. Throughout the degree, Fiona worked in close collaboration with stakeholders at the UN Global Compact Network Netherlands, focusing her coursework on corporate social responsibility and sustainability progress in SMEs. Before making a career transition to sustainability action she trained and practised as a Midwife.
Simran is the Outreach Manager for the Impact team and joined the Network in April 2024. She focuses on external outreach supporting businesses and organizations to engage with SDGs and the ten principles of the UN Global Compact. She completed her Politics and International Relations undergraduate degree from the University of the West of England.
Sarah Cook is Head of Environment Programme, responsible for overseeing initiatives to drive corporate action across all areas of environmental sustainability including climate change, nature, and the circular economy.
She has extensive marketing and commercial experience within the corporate sector, launching new categories and brands within FMCG businesses such as Nutricia and Warburtons before specialising in mission-led marketing, sustainability, and social impact at founding UK B Corps Pukka Herbs and Neighbourly, an ESG community impact platform.
She has an LLB in Law from Reading University and is a recent alumna of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. In her spare time, she is a trustee and Vice-Chair for Wiltshire Treehouse, a locally-based charity that supports children and young adults through bereavement.
Alexandra joined the Network as in intern in March 2021 and now works as a Project Manager in the Climate Action team. She is leading on our upcoming Climate Action Summit which will explore how nature-based solutions and the principles of a circular economy can help deliver net zero. She also organises our Climate Action Q&A Surgeries and works on the TCFD Working Group. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Alexandra moved to the UK in 2019 to complete her MSc in Global Environmental Change and Policy at Imperial College London. She also holds a BA in Environmental Policy from University of California, San Diego.
Having previously worked for 8 months as the Participant Engagement Coordinator to support Network members maximise their engagement with the UN Global Compact, Pauline has recently been made a Project Manager, after joining the Climate Action team as Programme Coordinator. She holds an MSc in International Political Economy from the London School of Economics and Science, and a BA in Politics from Durham University. Pauline is particularly interested in topics related to achieving a just transition and making sustainability more accessible to SMEs.
Justin joined the Network in July 2023 as a Project Coordinator for the Environment Team, with previous experience in social enterprise development and regenerative agriculture.
Justin holds a BSc (Ecology) from the University of Adelaide, and an MSc Global Sustainability Solutions from the University of Exeter.
Iqra joined the Environmental Sustainability team in October 2024, having completed her undergraduate studies in International Development. Iqra has worked on impactful projects with the European Institute of Food and Technology, focusing on the intersection of climate change and its effects on agriculture and food systems. A dedicated advocate for youth engagement and empowerment, she serves as a youth delegate for UNITE2030 and represented youth at the UN ECOSOC Youth Forum in April 2024, as well as the Changemakers Summit in September 2024.
Benafsha (Bee ) Delgado joined the UN Global Compact Network UK in 2015 and is the Head of the Network’s Social Sustainability programme. The programme includes themes such as modern slavery, diversity, equity and inclusion, human rights due diligence, and child labour. Previously, Bee worked at Aviva plc, where she was involved in drafting their modern slavery strategy. She was also employed by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets Authority and the Prince of Wales’ International Business Leaders’ Forum (IBLF) where she was Programme Coordinator of the Business Standards team and worked as a researcher and assisted the development of the Guide to Human Rights Impact Assessment and Management tool. Bee has an MA in Human Rights from University College London and a BA in American Studies from Kings College London.
Marcella joined the UN Global Compact Network UK in June 2019. Previously, she worked at the Sustainability department of Salini Impregilo (now WeBuild), a prominent Italian Construction and Engineering company. She also worked at various NGOs including Amnesty International, The International Bar Association Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI), as well as the UNHCR office in Cyprus. She holds an LL.M. in International Human Rights Law, and an LL.B. from the University of Maastricht.
Cora joined the Network in February 2021. Prior to this she worked in a social justice organisation on refugee rights and children’s rights, with a focus on strategic litigation. She holds a BA in Politics and International Relations from Royal Holloway and a MSc in Human Rights from the LSE.
At the UK Network Cora leads our Target Gender Equality accelerator programme, co-leads our ‘Climate and Human Rights: Building Resilience for Business’ series, and manages other projects on gender, inequalities, and human rights. Contact Cora at cora.edwards@unglobalcompact.org.uk
Fernanda Cervantes – Project Manager, Social Sustainability Team
Fernanda joined the Network in April 2023. Prior to this, she collaborated with the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, focused on women’s political representation. Fernanda has worked as a policy adviser for the New Zealand Government as well as a trade officer for the Department of International Trade. She holds a BA in International Studies from the University of Guadalajara and an MA in Public Policy from King’s College London.
At the UK Network, Fernanda focuses on projects including on gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and human rights. Contact Fernanda at: fernanda.cervantes@unglobalcompact.org.uk
Adam joined the Network in February 2024 as a Coordinator for the Social Sustainability Team, with previous experience in international development, forced labour, and parliamentary politics.
Adam holds a BA (Philosophy) from University College London (UCL), and an MSc in Philosophy & Public Policy from the London School of Economics (LSE).
Erin joined the Network in July 2022. She holds a BA in British Politics and Legislative Studies, and is currently finishing her MSc in Conflict, Statebuilding and Development. She has previously worked in entrepreneurship in the Higher Education sector as well as in Parliament. She works on several projects in the Global Goals team and is currently leading on the SDG Ambition Accelerator.
Programme Coordinator in the Global Goals team, Lily re-joined the Network in June 2022. She had previously worked for us over the summer of 2021 as a Sustainability Research Intern. Lily recently completed her undergraduate degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Sussex. She is particularly interested in the role of politics and governance upon the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and therefore looks forward to working on Measuring Up 2.0.
Lea joined the Network in June 2023 as an intern and is now a Programme Coordinator in the Governance & SDGs Team. She holds a BA in Social Sciences from Philipps-University Marburg, Germany and an MA in International Relations from King’s College London. She has previously worked as an academic tutor at her university and supported the German Development Cooperation’s (GIZ) Civil Society Participation Programme in Zambia. At the UK Network, Lea supports both, SDGs and Governance programming, but she is particularly interested in topics related to anti-corruption, transformational governance, and supporting business engagement with the SDGs.
Billie joined the UN Global Compact in January 2024 and is a project manager in the Governance and SDGs team. She leads programming on sustainable finance and reporting and has a particular interest in the role of innovative finance solutions to enable a just transition.
In her previous role at Middlesex University, Billie worked to embed the SDGs across education and partnerships and to drive environmental sustainability in operations on campus. Billie has a Masters in Environmental Sustainability from The University of Edinburgh and an MA in English Literature from The University of Glasgow.
