James Lewry is a Director who leads the social risk and compliance team in the Middle East from our Dubai office. James helps clients to manage their exposure to social risk and sustainability challenges in their supply chains. He draws on an academic background and career in risk management and has spent the past 16 years with Control Risks advising multinational companies and government agencies on ESG, human rights, labour rights, responsible sourcing, and supply chain risks worldwide.
Recent tasks that James has worked on include:
James has completed studies in corporate sustainability at NYU Stern and in sustainable finance at Cambridge University (CISL). He holds an MSc (distinction) in risk management from the University of Leicester. James is a fellow of the Security Institute and a governance risk and compliance professional (GRCP). Prior to his current role in the Middle East, James helped clients to manage enterprise and supply chain risks in Europe and Africa.