Spokespeople

As the UK's leading organisation fighting poverty through trade, we can offer knowledgable staff to discuss a range of fair trade issues. In addition, we can also put journalists in touch with producers from developing countries and with our supporters.

The media team can also provide spokespeople to discuss:

	Michael Gidney Director of Policy Mike heads Traidcraft's Policy Unit lobbying to advance the cause of trade justice. Pro-poor policies in world trade and European Partnership Agreements are two of his areas of specialism. Mike has worked with a range of international NGOs. He is Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fairtrade Foundation and a member of the advocacy group of the International Fair Trade Association.
	Mags Vaughan Operations Director As part of her Operations Director role, Mags is responsible for our environmental impact. She can discuss our committment to the environment. Mags joined Traidcraft as Director of Operations in 2004 having spent 12 years in various engineering and senior commercial roles within the oil and chemical industry.
	Larry Bush Sales and Marketing Director Larry is responsible for all sales and marketing activity of our trading company. He can comment on innovation in fair trade and the changing marketplace. Formerly Innovation Manager for Pepsico International, Larry joined Traidcraft in January 2006.
	Peter Collins Church Relations Manager Peter can discuss fair trade and faith and provide information on Traidcraft's Christian response to poverty. Peter joined Traidcraft in 1995 after a career in print journalism and corporate communications. He is a member of the Methodist Church and represents Traidcraft in a number of faith networks.