Shea Trade &Industry Conference9am – 5pm, May 11, 2015, Radisson Martinique Hotel, New York, NY

The Global Shea Alliance launched the industry’s � rst sustainability program in 2014. We issued a call to action for international businesses, women’s groups, non-pro� ts, and donors to tackle critical challenges facing the

industry today: women’s empowerment and declining tree populations. The industry has responded, and over 30 partners are undertaking new projects in a collaborative and coordinated way. At today’s conference, participants will

learn about new initiatives and best practices from leading companies, updates on GSA’s sustainability guidelines and projects, and the bene� ts of becoming a program partner.

8.30-9:30am Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:30-9:45am

Global Shea AllianceMoumouni KonatePresident

Conference Opening RemarksMoumouni Konate is CEO and founder of Savonnerie Parfumerie du Houet. Established in 1996, the company manufactures shower and liquid soap from handmade shea. Its brand Kari Beauty is marketed to businesses and consumers.

9:45-10:30am

The Case for Industry

Collaboration

Global Shea AllianceJoseph FuntManaging Director

The Importance of Industry CollaborationJoseph Funt leads the organizational development e� orts of the GSA including strategic planning, membership expansion and collaboration, and fundraising. He also oversees secretariat activities related to sustainability, quality, policy advocacy, and promotion.

Global Shea AllianceAaron AduAssistant Director

Sustainability Program ImpactsAaron oversees all GSA projects and stakeholder engagement in Africa. Being the man in the � eld, he will present on the impact of sustainability partner projects to date.

10:30-11:00am Co� ee Break

11:00am-12:30pm

Pioneering Partners

AAKHenrik VingaardDirector of Sourcing & Trading, Europe and West Africa

Shea Sourcing in West AfricaHenrik has 26 years of sourcing experience working with stone, wool insulation, beer & beverage, and pharmaceutical products. Henrik started sourcing vegetable oils in December 2013.

Shea RadianceFunlayo AlabiCEO & Co-Founder

Women’s Health and Safety: Addressing Community NeedsFunlayo believes that a great jar of cream can change the world, and this will happen as economic opportunities improve for women in the shea supply chain. Shea Radiance products are stocked in upscale spas, apothecaries, and stores like Whole Foods Markets.

The Body ShopJennifer BarckleyDirector of Brand Communications & Values, U.S. & Mexico

The Body Shop: Supporting Sustainable Shea - A Case StudyIn concert with her sustainable lifestyle, Jennifer is a pro-social brand leader who has built and carried forward holistic business, marketing, communications, sales and retail strategies to help brand liven their authentic truth while achieving signi� cant growth.

The Clorox CompanyShannon HessSr. Mgr. Responsible Sourcing & Sustainability, The Clorox Company

Partners in SustainabilityShannon Hess leads the Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability Program, including the Business Partner Code of Conduct at The Clorox Company. She supports the audit program and strategic sustainability platforms with upstream suppliers.

12:30-1:30pm Lunch

1:30-3:00pm

Promise of Partnerships

The Hershey CompanyEric BoyleSenior Manager Sourcing of Global Commodities

Helping to Foster Gender Equality for Ghanaian Women in the Shea Industry – Hershey and IOI Loders CroklaanEric Boyle has 14 years of experience in the chocolate and confectionery industry with The Hershey Company. He currently is Hershey’s tropical oil buyer and manages Hershey’s sustainability projects, which include: palm, shea, sugar, and coconut.

StarShea Ltd.Anna PerinicCEO

Leveraging Partnerships for Increased Support to Women CollectorsAfter 14 years of strategy consultancy experience in Europe, and 3 years working with agribusinesses in Senegal, Anna launched StarShea Ltd. in 2012. StarShea provides market access for shea nuts and butter to a network of 15,000 women in Northern Ghana.

Sundial BrandsSean HallVice President Corporate Social Responsibility

Social Responsibility in Action - Brands, Retailers and the Bottom Line for Small Producers in the Shea Supply ChainSean Hall joined Sundial Brands in 2012 to develop strategic planning and execution of corporate social responsibility initiatives including community commerce and social development.

Just SheaWickham BoyleOne Village Planet – Women’s Development Initiative

Saving Your Skin and Women’s LivesWickham, a proud part of the Just Shea collective, has worked with non-pro� t organizations, Wall Street, and is also a writer. She has an MBA from Yale university, and strives to implement best business practices in the non-pro� t sector.

3:00-3:30pm Co� ee Break

3:30-5:00pm

Shea Tree 101

World Agroforestry CenterDr. Jean-Marc Bo� aAssociate Fellow

Sustaining Diverse and Productive Shea ParklandsJean-Marc Bo� a is a system agroforester with a broad interest in African farming systems, production ecology and tree domestication and focuses on strategic research planning for smallholder agroforestry systems development.

Savannah Nutrition UK Ltd.Dr. Peter LovettDirector Production & Supply Chain

Ensuring Parkland Resilience and Restoring Ecosystem ServicesDr. Lovett is focused on environmental sustainability, economic empowerment and gender development. With over 20 years of shea industry experience, he is a co-founder of The Savannah Fruits Company. He continues to conduct research on shea production and to expand edible market demand.

University of South FloridaColleen NaughtonDoctoral Candidate

Shea Butter, Shea Trees, and Climate ChangeColleen is a doctoral candidate in Civil Engineering at the University of South Florida and her research is focused on shea butter. She served in Mali, West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 2009-2012 and worked closely with the women in her village to found a shea butter cooperative, improve their shea butter production, make soap, and collect data for her research.

5:00-5:15pm

USAIDAnthony S. ChanActing Deputy Assistant Administrator for Africa Bureau

Closing RemarksMr. Chan leads a team of over 77 technical experts in all areas of USAID programs, including health, education, economic growth, agriculture and democracy and governance. In this role, he also serves as the Secretariat for the Trade Hub Management Council, which seeks to enhance coordination among USAID’s three � agship African Trade Hubs and introduce cutting edge practices to scale up trade activities.

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