Matt Friedman

BIO

Matt Friedman is an international human trafficking expert with over 29 years of experience in managerial roles, program design, evaluation, and frontline response. Currently serving as the CEO of The Mekong Club, he leads a Hong Kong-based organization of private sector business leaders dedicated to combating human trafficking in Asia. Previously, as the Regional Project Manager at the United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking (UNIAP) in Thailand, he coordinated efforts linking the UN system with governments and civil society groups across Asia. Matt also worked with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), designing and managing human trafficking programs in Thailand, Bangladesh, and Nepal. An author of eleven books, Matt Friedman is a prominent figure in the fight against modern slavery.

SKILLS

Human Trafficking Expertise | Program Design | Evaluation | Frontline Response | Leadership | Advocacy | Program Management | Corporate Social Responsibility | Keynote Speaking | ESG | Modern Slavery Awareness | United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Testimonials: + Great presentation and a refreshing change - Fleishman Hillard + Thanks again for another informative and inspirational presentation today - Adidas-Group + Powerful and passionate presentation - Salvation Army

ACHIEVEMENTS

+ CEO of The Mekong Club, leading a private sector initiative against human trafficking in Asia + International Keynote Speaker with over 900 presentations in 20 nations and 129 keynote speeches + Award-winning filmmaker | Author | Philanthropist + Extensive experience managing humanitarian portfolios for the World Bank, U.S. State Department, and United Nations + Recognised as a catalyst for the anti-slavery movement in Asia's business sector + Featured in more than 400 articles and interviews by prominent media outlets, including BBC, CNN, Forbes, Economist, National Geographic, and New York Times