Dan Rees
Director, Better Work
Dan Rees is the director of Better Work, a flagship program of the International Labour Organization jointly managed by the International Finance Corporation (a member of the World Bank Group). Better Work brings together government, employers, workers and international brands to improve working conditions and competitiveness in the global garment and footwear industry. The program is currently operational in seven countries and engages over 1,500 factories employing more than 2 million people.
On behalf of the ILO, Dan is currently the chair of the Bangladesh Accord Steering Committee. From 1999 to 2010 Dan was the first director of the UK-based Ethical Trading Initiative and spearheaded its growth from start-up to a field leader with a respected international reputation in ethical trade.
On behalf of the ILO, Dan is currently the chair of the Bangladesh Accord Steering Committee. From 1999 to 2010 Dan was the first director of the UK-based Ethical Trading Initiative and spearheaded its growth from start-up to a field leader with a respected international reputation in ethical trade.