TBI is governed by an international General Board composed of reputable Dutch and international experts drawn from the research, policy, business and development communities.
Head Finance and IT transformation at ASML
Sarbani has had a long career across Unilever, KPMG and ASML in financial consulting, strategy, M&A and digital transformation. She has contributed to the social impact sector through non-executive roles such as Chair, CARE Netherlands, lead CARE International governance committee, Chair FINISH Mondial Supervisory Board. She is Executive Director of ImpactXXL consulting for companies on ESG requirements especially social inclusion and human capital and financial innovation for sanitation and health.
Chief Conservation Officer at WWF Netherlands
Deon is taking on a new position, as per 1 April 2024, at WWF-South Africa as their Head of Environmental Programmes/Conservation Director. He has been Chief Conservation Officer for WWF Netherlands, where he oversaw their programmatic investments across five continents. Previously, he has held the positions of CEO of the Global Resilience Partnership and Global Conservation Director for WWF International. He holds a PhD in Conservation Ecology and master’s degrees in Conservation Biology, Environmental Law, and Business Administration.
Business Owner at Franck Advisory
Dirkje has recently been appointed to the board of Tropenbos International, bringing a specialised focus in Organisational Development and Innovation. She completed an executive MBA at Saïd Business School (Oxford University) and has more than twenty years of experience in international cooperation. As an entrepreneur, she advises social enterprises in their mission, and until recently was Group Program Director for Africa's largest health organization Amref Health Africa.
Founder/Owner of ‘Carraway Strategies’
Maas is a seasoned strategist with 25+ years of experience in environmental advocacy. From negotiating at UN Climate Talks to leading conservation NGOs, he's been pivotal in global environmental efforts. As CEO of a philanthropic fund, he financed local ecosystem restoration projects. With expertise in biodiversity, climate change, and ozone protection, Maas now runs Carraway Strategies, offering consultancy on policy and law to companies and nonprofits. His career spans from high-level political processes to grassroots action, all aimed at safeguarding the planet.
Senior Research Associate at World Resources Institute (WRI)
Peter is a seasoned expert in land tenure and social justice, who boasts 35+ years of global development experience across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. As a Senior Fellow at the World Resources Institute (WRI), he champions indigenous and community land rights, enhancing local livelihoods and sustainable development. He co-founded WRI’s Institutions and Governance Center, now the Center for Equitable Development, fostering resilient and equitable futures. His rich career spans wildlife research in Rwanda to teaching at prestigious institutions, shaping policies worldwide through advocacy and scholarly contributions.