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| José Miguel Vivanco |
José Miguel Vivanco, Americas director of Human Rights Watch and legal advisor to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, has joined Dentons Global Advisors as a partner.
In his three decades of work, Vivanco has dealt directly with heads of state, parliaments, corporate executives, community leaders and NGO officials.
Based in Washington, he will advise DGA clients on labor practices, human rights issues, supply chain engagement, risk management and business intelligence.
Ed Reilly, CEO of DGA, cited Vivanco’s experience navigating high-stakes situations, finding common ground and devising sustainable business strategies.
“He will undoubtedly add significant value to Denton Global Advisors’ clients around the world looking to get the ‘S’ and ‘G’ components right in their ESG strategies.”
Jeffrey Rosen, senior chair of the corporate department at legal firm Debevoise & Plimpton, joins FGS Global, where he will serve as senior advisor.
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