We are pleased to announce the official registration of The ITSCI Organisation as an independent UK not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG).
This significant step is an important milestone in the transition of the ITSCI Programme to a new organisational and operating structure. As a stand-alone entity, the ITSCI Organisation benefits from an improved governance structure, with an appointed Board of Directors (BoD). The BoD will provide strategic direction and leadership to support the achievement of The ITSCI Organisation’s mission and will be responsible for the governance, management, and executive oversight of the ITSCI Programme. The ITSCI Organisation will become the Secretariat of the ITSCI Programme upon completion of the transition.
The BoD is composed of five Directors: four Non-Executive Directors and The ITSCI Organisation’s CEO who will also act as Executive Director. We are pleased to introduce the appointed directors, who bring diverse experience from industry, the private sector, NGOs, and international organisations, and whose collective expertise will guide the strategic direction and development of the ITSCI Programme.
This step follows our commitment to the ITSCI improvement action plan 2024-2025. Considering the successful development of the ITSCI Programme over the years and its current scale, establishing a formal organisational structure and strengthening the governance and oversight of the ITSCI Programme is a natural progression, and recommended in previous Alignment Assessments.
Progress continues across human resources, financial management, and administration, aligned with ITSCI’s transition plan and with a scheduled transition on 1st April 2026. This work is focused on ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted handover, with no disruption to field activities or overall Programme implementation, maintaining continuity of operations, retaining experienced staff and partners, and ensuring full compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Board of Directors of The ITSCI Organisation
Directors are listed in alphabetical order.
Mickaël Daudin, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mickaël Daudin has been working on the ITSCI Programme since 2015, including as ITSCI Programme Manager since 2022. During this time, he has played a central role in the development, scale-up, and ongoing strengthening of the ITSCI Programme. His work has focused on improving alignment with international due diligence standards, maintaining effective programme implementation in complex operating contexts, and supporting continuous improvement in governance and oversight. Prior to his appointment as Programme Manager, he spent 7.5 years working directly on field implementation of the ITSCI Programme, leading reporting activities as well as managing and training field and reporting teams, giving him first-hand insight into operations at field level.
“Having been closely involved in preparing ITSCI for its transition to a stand-alone legal entity, I am proud to see the tangible progress now being achieved. Since joining ITSCI more than 10 years ago, I have spent extensive time supporting our on-the-ground operations, working alongside our field teams, and engaging with valued partners and stakeholders across the Great Lakes Region and internationally. This transition as well as the appointment of a Board of Directors is an important milestone for ITSCI, and I look forward to working with the Board, our teams, and stakeholders to build on this momentum and continue advancing ITSCI’s mission.”
Carrie Mae George, Non-Executive Director
Carrie Mae George is a senior advisor with extensive experience in responsible mineral sourcing, supply chain due diligence, and multi-stakeholder governance. Her career spans Fortune 500 companies, private equity-backed organizations, and U.S. government service, where she has designed and overseen due diligence systems for over 40 materials and minerals, with responsibility for supplier engagement, incident and grievance mechanisms, and multi-jurisdictional transparency reporting. Carrie has conducted field work in high-risk regions including the DRC, Rwanda, China, and Indonesia, visiting mining sites and smelter facilities to build relationships and capability across 30 countries. She has advised industry associations and multi-stakeholder initiatives on transparency and impact improvement. She served as OECD Mineral Risk Expert, CFSI Steering Committee founding member, and has overseen in-region risk and development programming as Grant Manager and Endowment Founder. Carrie holds an MPA from Cornell University.
“Having been involved in ITSCI’s early transparency efforts, I am eager to join the Board as the organization transitions to independence. This evolution allows ITSCI to build on its traceability foundation while maintaining rigorous alignment with and strengthening its focus on the human rights impacts outlined in the OECD Due Diligence Guidance and with Annex II risk mitigation. With this strengthening, we can better translate continuous improvement goals into tangible impact for communities at the beginning of the supply chain.”
Michael Jobbins, Non-Executive Director
Mike Jobbins joins the ITSCI board with twenty years of experience in civil society, conflict resolution and human rights. He is Senior Advisor at Search for Common Ground and previously led conflict resolution and civil society efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi. Mike managed efforts to improve transparency, reducing security force abuses, and promoting community development in mineral-rich areas. He has spoken widely on conflict and human rights issues in the Great Lakes in international media outlets and public forums. He has testified and briefed the U.S. Congress, U.N. General Assembly, and U.K. parliament on human rights and conflict resolution in Africa. Mike is active within multistakeholder processes and chaired the NGO pillar of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. Mike holds a Masters from Georgetown and Bachelors from Harvard University.
“After 15 years of industry-leading work, ITSCI’s evolution into a stand-alone legal entity marks a significant milestone. It also comes at a pivotal moment in responsible minerals and the Great Lakes Region. I am looking forward to working with the rest of the Board, staff and all stakeholders to advance the core mission: preventing conflict and human rights abuses, and supporting responsible supply chains coming from this region.”
Sonia Marsh, Non-Executive Director
Sonia Marsh is the Deputy Head of Sustainability at the International Tin Association (ITA) where she manages its sustainability initiatives including the Tin Code and responsible sourcing programme. A specialist in international law, her background includes previous roles with a non-profit human rights foundation and a UN-accredited fashion brand. She has also served on independent governance boards including representing the supply chain actor pillar on the Governing Board of the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM), which supports ASM projects in conflict-affected and high-risk areas.
“I’m honoured to join the Board of Directors of the newly independent, not‑for‑profit ITSCI organisation. Having worked across the tin sector, I have gained a deep appreciation for this region’s significance to global supply and I look forward to sharing that practical knowledge to our shared goals. Working alongside fellow directors, I look forward to strengthening ITSCI’s independent governance and ensuring we continue to provide transparent information and rigorous due‑diligence support for responsible sourcing in conflict‑affected and high‑risk areas.”
