Team

Meet the Team

The Accord team is responsible for implementing the Accord framework agreement and its country programs.

  • Amsterdam, the Netherlands | International Accord Secretariat 
Joris Oldenziel
Executive Director

Joris Oldenziel is the Executive Director of the International Accord since October 2021. He joined the predecessor of the International Accord, the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, in 2014 as Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement and became Deputy Director in 2017. In June 2020, he managed the transition of the Accord to the newly established RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) in Bangladesh, as its Interim Managing Director. Joris has a background in corporate responsibility and accountability and has co-founded the global civil society network OECD Watch. Apart from his role at the International Accord, he is one of the four independent members of the Netherlands National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

Véronique Camerer
Deputy Director

Veronique has been the Deputy Director of the International Accord since January 2024. She joined the preceding Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh as Head of Policy & Accountability in 2018. As Deputy Director, she leads the development and enforcement of the Accord’s policies and principles for the International Accord and its country programs. Veronique also supports the Executive Director in overseeing governance and human resources management for the International Accord Foundation. Veronique will facilitate the dispute resolution process among involved parties on disputes arising out of Accord agreements. Her background encompasses expertise in responsible business conduct and alternative dispute resolution.

Colm Quinn
Head of Operations

Colm brings over 20 years of engineering expertise to his role as Head of Operations at the International Accord since February 2024. He oversees the development and implementation of procedures, focusing on digitalising inspections and reporting systems for enhanced efficiency. Colm ensures seamless coordination across departments, facilitates effective management of inspections and remediation processes, and supports the establishment of new offices.

Koen Oosterom
Head of Signatory Engagement

Koen started working for the International Accord in February 2022. His experience includes over ten years at the United Nations in Geneva and Hanoi and seven years at the Fair Wear Foundation, which provided Koen with a deep understanding of safe working conditions in garment supply chains in Asia. In his role, Koen supports the signatories to understand and meet their obligations under the Accord agreement.

Solène Tècourt
Policy & Accountability Coordinator

Solène is the Policy & Accountability Coordinator at the International Accord Secretariat. In this role, she coordinates the development and implementation of protocols, policies, and standard operating procedures crucial for upholding the Accord’s core principles and accountability mechanisms. Solène monitors and enforces signatory obligations within the Accord’s country programs. Passionate about international law and human rights, she holds an LL.B. in Global Law, and an LL.M. in Public International Law, and has valuable experience working in international organisations.

Adelia Arista
Data Analysis & Systems Coordinator

Adelia joined the International Accord in November 2021 as the Remediation Data Analyst after graduating with a BSc in Political Science. She has been the Data Analysis and Systems Coordinator since January 2024. In her role, she manages, processes, and analyses remediation data for internal accountability, reporting, and the implementation of Accord policies and protocols.

Mini Dixit
Communications Advisor

Mini joined the International Accord in 2022. She increases awareness about the International Accord programs among diverse stakeholder groups in key garment-producing countries. Passionate about using communications as a powerful tool for societal change, Mini comes with 7+ years of experience in public relations and a specialisation in sustainability and journalism.

Clara Kamphorst
Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Clara joined the International Accord in July 2023 where she shapes and executes the organisation’s engagement policy with key stakeholders for the International Accord and the Pakistan Accord. Her role revolves around fostering effective dialogue with a diverse array of stakeholders, such as suppliers, governments, industry associations, international organisations, NGOs, MSIs, and trade unions. With 5 years of experience in non-profits within the garment sector, Clara’s background includes working with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and the Bangladesh Accord.

Lee Mitchell
Office Coordinator

Lee joined the International Accord in February 2023, returning after a break of 18 months in voluntary work. She handles the day-to-day administration of signatory engagement and of the office in general. After many years in multinational banking- and business corporations, Lee moved to the not-for-profit sector to support the Accord’s mission of ensuring workplace safety. 

Nair Borges
Office Coordinator

Nair joined the International Accord in November 2023, leveraging a decade of legal expertise in civil law. At the International Accord Secretariat, her role involves facilitating onboarding for brands and retailers who sign the Accord agreements. She provides comprehensive support for all involved parties and ensures seamless integration by delivering essential information related to invoicing and fee structures.

Danny van Opmeer
Management Accountant

Danny joined the Accord as Management Accountant in December 2013 and is responsible for financial accounting and reporting, budgeting, and payroll accounting. Danny makes sure the Accord is financially in control and complies to accounting and auditing regulations. He started his career in auditing before switching his focus to accounting for not-for-profit organisations.


  • Lahore and Karachi, Pakistan | Pakistan Accord
Kirstine Drew
Chief Complaints Officer

Kirstine is Chief Complaints Officer at the International Accord. Kirstine joined the Accord in 2019 and was responsible for the management of the Accord’s Safety and Health Complaints Mechanism in Bangladesh. Kirstine is currently setting up the Accord’s Complaints Mechanism in Pakistan under the Pakistan Accord. Before joining the Accord, Kirstine worked at the Trade Union Advisory Committee to the OECD (TUAC) where her responsibilities included TUAC’s work on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

George Faller
Chief Safety Officer

In November 2023, George became the Chief Safety Officer for the Pakistan Accord to oversee the implementation of their workplace health and safety program. With 35 years of experience in global engineering consultancy, George has previously managed diverse technical teams worldwide. His focus shifted to worker safety in global supply chains while leading fire engineering teams at Arup in Europe in 2013. He has since been involved in initiatives improving building safety in the RMG sector across Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, and Ethiopia, including serving as Chief Technical Advisor with the ILO in Dhaka and as CSO for the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) in Bangladesh.

Zulfiqar Shah
Country Manager

Zulfiqar Shah is the Country Manager for Pakistan Accord and CEO of Health and Safety Accord PVT. In his role, he oversees the implementation of the Pakistan Accord in collaboration with colleagues in Pakistan and Amsterdam. Shah has been associated with the Accord since April 2022, assisting the team with feasibility studies and stakeholder engagement leading up to the launch of the Pakistan Accord in December 2023.

With a Master’s in International Relations, Mr. Shah has 30+ years of experience in management, research, advocacy, training, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on business and human rights. Before this role, Shah worked as the Decent Work Country Coordinator with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). He is a member of the Sindh Human Rights Commission, the Occupational Health and Safety Council, and the Steering Committee of the Action Plan on Business and Human Rights in the province of Sindh, serving in an honorary capacity. Shah began his career as a journalist for English newspapers and magazines in Pakistan, and was honoured with the Lorenzi Natali Award.


  • Dhaka, Bangladesh | Bangladesh Safety Agreement

Since June 2020, Accord signatories have been fulfilling their obligations in Bangladesh through the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC). Know more about the RSC team here.

Adelia Arista

Remediation Data Analyst

Adelia joined the International Accord in November 2021 as the Remediation Data Analyst after graduating with a BSc in Political Science. In her role, she manages, processes and analyses remediation data for internal accountability, reporting, and for the implementation of Accord policies and protocols.

Clara Kamphorst

Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Clara joined the International Accord in July 2023 where she shapes and executes the organisation’s engagement policy with key stakeholders for the International Accord and the Pakistan Accord. Her role revolves around fostering effective dialogue with a diverse array of stakeholders, such as suppliers, governments, industry associations, international organisations, NGOs, MSIs, and trade unions. With 5 years of experience in non-profits within the garment sector, Clara's background includes working with the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) and the Bangladesh Accord.

Danny van Opmeer

Management Accountant

Danny joined the Accord as Management Accountant in December 2013 and is responsible for financial accounting and reporting, budgeting, and payroll accounting. Danny makes sure the Accord is financially in control and complies to accounting and auditing regulations.He started his career in auditing before switching his focus to accounting for not-for-profit organisations.

Joris Oldenziel

Executive Director

Joris Oldenziel is the Executive Director of the International Accord since October 2021. He joined the predecessor of the International Accord, the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh, in 2014 as Head of Public Affairs and Stakeholder Engagement and became Deputy Director in 2017. In June 2020, he managed the transition of the Accord to the newly established RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) in Bangladesh, as its Interim Managing Director. Joris has a background in corporate responsibility and accountability and has co-founded the global civil society network OECD Watch. Apart from his role at the International Accord, he is one of the four independent members of the Netherlands National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.

Koen Oosterom

Head of Signatory Engagement

Koen started working for the International Accord in February 2022. His experience includes over ten years at the United Nations in Geneva and Hanoi and seven years at Fair Wear Foundation, which provided Koen with a deep understanding of safe working conditions in garment supply chains in Asia. In his role, Koen supports the signatories to understand and meet their obligations under the Accord agreement.

Lee Mitchell

Office Coordinator

Lee joined the International Accord in February 2023, returning after a break of 18 months in voluntary work. She handles the day-to-day administration of signatory engagement and of the office in general. After many years in multinational banking- and business corporations, Lee moved to the not-for-profit sector to support the Accord’s mission of ensuring workplace safety. 

Mini Dixit

Communications Advisor

Mini joined the International Accord in 2022. She increases awareness about the International Accord programs among diverse stakeholder groups in key garment-producing countries. Passionate about using communications as a powerful tool for societal change, Mini comes with 7+ years of experience in public relations and a specialisation in sustainability and journalism.

Solène Técourt

Policy & Accountability Coordinator

Solène is the Policy & Accountability Coordinator at the International Accord Secretariat. In this role, she coordinates the development and implementation of protocols, policies, and standard operating procedures crucial for upholding the Accord’s core principles and accountability mechanisms. Solène monitors and enforces signatory obligations within the Accord’s country programs. Passionate about international law and human rights, she holds an LL.B. in Global Law, and an LL.M. in Public International Law, and has valuable experience working in international organisations.

Véronique Camerer

Head of Policy and Accountability

Veronique is responsible for policy development on matters ranging from governance to program implementation at the Accord. She is also responsible for monitoring the performance of Accord obligations across all company signatories to ensure completion of remediation across all Accord-covered factories.

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