Adrian Hodges

Managing Director,
International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF)

Adrian Hodges specializes in issues of corporate responsibility as they relate to international business strategy and practice. He has managerial experience in business, local government and non-governmental organizations. He is currently Managing Director of The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF), a not-for-profit business association working to promote business benefit and development gain through responsible business practices and partnerships. Previously Mr Hodges held the position of IBLF Director, The Americas.

Prior to joining IBLF in 1998, Mr Hodges was worldwide Head of Corporate Communications for retailer Body Shop International and previously Director of Communications and Marketing for Business in the Community. He has lived and worked in Latin America and the United States and is currently based in London.

Mr Hodges is co-author with David Grayson of 'Everybody's Business: Managing Risks and Opportunities in Today's Global Society' - published by Dorling Kindersley and The Financial Times, and 'Corporate Social Opportunity: 7 Steps To Make CSR Work For Your Business' from Greenleaf Publishing (www.greenleaf-publishing.com)