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Ramesh Panavalli

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Head of Responsible Sourcing & Human Rights at Holland & Barrett
📍 United Kingdom

Ramesh Panavalli is the Head of Responsible Sourcing & Human Rights at Holland & Barrett, driving proactive ESG risk management. With over 15 years of experience, he specializes in creating and managing ethical trade, human rights, and sustainability programs for major global companies. He holds an MBA and has studied at the University of Cambridge.

His passion is building a more sustainable world with a focus on social equity and environmental health for future generations. He actively participates in climate and environmental events, such as the London Climate Action week, and supports initiatives that protect the worlds oceans.

Unique fact: Ramesh serves as a Sustainable Procurement Pledge Ambassador, actively changing the mindsets of procurement specialists to embed sustainability into their decision-making.

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Current Role
Head of Responsible Sourcing & Human Rights
Location
United Kingdom
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Supply Chain Sustainability
Leads responsible sourcing at Holland & Barrett and previously consulted for investors and brands like Amazon and GSK on ESG and supply chain evaluations.
Human Rights
His title and experience at multiple firms, including Anthesis and Debenhams, reflect a deep focus on human rights, modern slavery, and implementing due diligence.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Head of Responsible Sourcing & Human Rights
Holland & Barrett
6-2020
Sustainable Procurement Pledge Ambassador( Networking group)
The Sustainable Procurement Pledge
9-2020 - 7-2023
Principal Consultant
Anthesis Group
10-2014 - 6-2020
CSR, Ethical Trade & Sustainability Manager
Debenhams
12-2012 - 10-2014
Senior Manager ( Retail& Brands) at Sedex-Driving Responsible & Sustainable Supply Chain Solutions
Sedex
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Education
2006 - 2007
MBA
Bradford School Of Management,UK
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St.Xavier's,Calcutta
1991 - 1994
Business Management
Indian Institute of Planning and Management
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