Global Executive Team

The Global Executive Team provides strategic leadership and operational direction across all regions, driving performance, innovation, and organizational excellence. With deep industry expertise and a global outlook, the team ensures alignment with the organization’s vision, values, and long-term objectives.

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Akinola Afolarin

President & CEO

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Dr. Pianpian Wang

Cheif Operating Officer

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Maria C. Francois

General Counsel/Board Secretary

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Priscilla Oche

VP, Governance and Policy

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Abigail Ford

Director of Communications & Public Engagement

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Jamil Fofanah

Regional Director, Law & Policy - Africa

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Shaune Hickson

Fellow, Sustainable Finance Law

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Carolina Borges Menezes

Fellow, Sustainable Trade Law & Development

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Garrison Jagoe

Research Coordinator

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Tolani Olawore

Regional Director, Law & Policy - South America

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Sophie Price

Executive Assistant / Admin

Our Interns

Our interns are emerging professional who contribute fresh perspectives while gaining practical experience across our programs and initiatives. Through mentorship and hands-on engagement, we nurture talent aligned with our values and mission.

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Ategha Bens

Sustainability Intern

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Caleb Akintola

Data Research Intern

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Prisca Opara

Legal Research Intern

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Nwankwere Samuel

IT Support Intern

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Samuel Abdulkareem

Sustainability Analyst Intern

About CGSL

CGSL is a nonprofit initiative working at the intersection of law & sustainability. We advance legal research, policy formulation, and collaboration to support a just, resilient, and sustainable world.

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