Cindy Berman

Director of Impact and Innovation

cberman@electronicswatch.org
Based in: UK
Languages: English

Cindy has been engaged in social justice issues for over 40 years. As a South African, she was active in the anti-apartheid movement. She has worked in NGOs, at the ILO, in government, multilateral and multi-stakeholder organisations, philanthropy and academia. An expert in areas of gender, forced labour, trafficking and modern slavery, for over 10 years she has focused on human rights in global supply chains - at international, national and local levels. She is a Senior Advisor at the Cambridge Institute of Sustainable Leadership. In her spare time, she does mentoring, teaches yoga and Nia dance, and loves swimming in open water. In another life, she might have been a movement therapist.

Haëndila Varela

Project Coordinator

hvarela@electronicswatch.org
Based in: France
Languages: French, English, Spanish

Haëndila previously worked for non-profit human rights organisations in Europe and South Africa. She managed projects on business and human rights, provided legal advice to refugees, and drafted reports on disability rights. Supporting people in achieving respect for their rights is a key driver in her career. At Electronics Watch, her versatility and rigor ensures effective project management and coordination. She brings her razor-sharp skills to both supporting programmes that expand our impact model and contributing to monitoring work in the mining sector. Outside of work, she enjoys baking and testing new recipes.

Harriet Edwards

Communications and Events Manager

hedwards@electronicswatch.org
Based in: Spain
Languages: English, Spanish, French

Harriet runs day-to-day communications at Electronics Watch, coordinating a website in four languages, translations, publications, design, mailings, social media and events. She began her career in youth justice as a UK civil servant, before moving to Spain and into the non-profit sector. She has organised international conferences and webinars with collaborators across the world, facing every eventuality with calm, positivity and chameleon-like adaptability. She spends her free time reading, hiking much easier routes than some of her colleagues, and trying to get her teenagers to pick up their dirty socks.

Isabel Menéndez

Finance Director

imenendez@electronicswatch.org
Based in: Spain
Languages: Spanish, English

Isa started her career in an auditing firm but soon switched to the not-for-profit sector where she has worked for organisations in the fields of drug addiction, fair trade and protection of human rights. She brings accuracy, transparency and control to the management of our finances. The only thing that she likes more than a spreadsheet is stationery.

Kate Sullivan

Director of Affiliate Engagement

ksullivan@electronicswatch.org
Based in: Sweden
Languages: English, Swedish, French

Kate has a background in strategy, coordination and stakeholder management and has primarily worked for peacebuilding, policy and global governance-focused organisations. Today, Kate oversees our public buyer capacity building work. That role allows her to learn from and share the diverse expertise and experiences of colleagues and affiliates. Kate believes that those with power have a responsibility to use it to end exploitation. She has a knack for breaking down complex problems into manageable tasks and motivating others to take action. Outside of work, you'll find her out in nature—barefoot and berry-stained, cooking with friends or making music.

Marisol Bernal

Affiliate Engagement Manager

mbernal@electronicswatch.org
Based in: UK
Languages: Spanish, English

Marisol has a background in law and experience in responsible public procurement, with a strong focus on human rights, social value, and procurement regulations. She previously worked at the London Universities Purchasing Consortium, where she saw firsthand the positive impact of Electronics Watch affiliation. As part of the Electronics Watch team, she supports affiliates with practical insights to help them achieve their socially responsible procurement goals. Marisol helps create an inclusive workplace through her positive attitude and collaborative, empathetic approach. Outside of work, she is a passionate football fan and enjoys long walks with her adventurous cat.

Martina Hooper

Director of Communications

mhooper@electronicswatch.org
Based in: Spain
Languages: English, Spanish, Catalan

Martina coordinated the €1 million EC project that brought Electronics Watch to life, and has been part of the journey ever since. Her career spans twenty years working on labour rights projects in the public and not-for-profit sectors, across Europe, Peru, and Sierra Leone. She brings deep empathy, cross-cultural awareness, and a sharp understanding of diverse stakeholders. She ensures communications and events run smoothly—supporting the team to do their best work and helping communicate the impact we're making. In her next life she'll be a concert violinist, salsa diva, or extreme mountaineer!

Omana George

Monitoring and Civil Society Engagement Manager

ogeorge@electronicswatch.org
Based in: Asia
Languages: Malayalam, Tamil, English, Hindi

Omana is a member of the Monitoring Team at Electronics Watch, collaborating with partners, trade unions, NGOs, and networks across Asia and beyond to address workers’ rights and occupational health and safety (OHS) issues. With over 17 years’ experience in labour rights, she focuses on direct engagement with workers and grassroots organisations to support justice and improved working conditions. A committed trainer and advocate, she was active in the global campaign to ban asbestos. Omana values teamwork and brings extensive experience in multicultural settings. Outside of work, she enjoys discovering new places, learning about local cultures and histories, and spending time with her cats.

Peter Pawlicki

Director of Monitoring

ppawlicki@electronicswatch.org
Based in: Germany
Languages: German, English, Polish

Peter has a background in academic research, focusing on understanding workers' rights in the electronics industry since 2004. Since 2017 he has helped to build Electronics Watch. Initially Peter was focused on developing the public buyer capacity programme. In late 2024 he moved to oversee monitoring activities. Peter enjoys supporting and training colleagues and anyone interested about the fascinating complexities of electronics industry supply chains and how they impact workers. When not working you will find him at small concerts where people try to gently break their instruments or panting on his bicycle going up a mountain.

Petra Krčmářová

Data and Project Coordinator

pkrcmarova@electronicswatch.org
Based in: Belgium
Languages: Czech, English

Based in Belgium, Petra has previously worked in the non-profit sector in education, energy efficiency, product safety and compliance with EU legislation. She is passionate about work that has social impact and therefore loves being part of the Electronics Watch affiliate engagement team where she manages the supply chain data from affiliates. She also coordinates projects with her strong project management skills that give her colleagues peace of mind throughout the project life cycle. In her personal life, she enjoys reading about healthy lifestyle, long walks and bicycle rides, especially in nature.

Rocío Paniagua

Low Emission Vehicle Programme Manager

rpaniagua@electronicswatch.org
Based in: Spain
Languages: Spanish, English, Italian

Rocío has a legal background with extensive experience in business integrity, and human rights. Prior to joining Electronics Watch, she held senior roles at Transparency International-UK, the International Bar Association, and the Spanish National Bar Association, and spent six years working in the private sector. At Electronics Watch, she leads the Low Emission Vehicle work and oversees mining projects, including grant and monitoring activities in Bolivia. Known for her detail-oriented approach and strong project management skills, Rocío is also passionate about hiking and theatre in her spare time.