Aravind Edamanakunnel Soman
Aravind joined the World Resources Forum in October 2025 and is currently working on the project Sustainable Management of Plastics from Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) in Côte d’Ivoire, implemented in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and funded by Global Environmental Facility (GEF). Before joining WRF, […]
Robin Smith
At the World Resources Forum, Robin works at the intersection of responsible mining, critical raw materials sourcing, and sustainable development. Since joining in 2022, her work focuses on responsible mining and mineral sourcing with a strong emphasis on community engagement, and on improving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and due diligence reporting. She is […]
Federico Werner
Federico has joined the WRF team in 2023, involved initially in research and project management tasks for the Sustainable Recycling Initiatives project. Federico is an environmental engineer originally from Argentina. He also holds a master’s degree in environmental sciences and natural resource management, awarded by the Cologne University of Applied Sciences (Germany) and the Autonomous […]
Rebecca Suhner
At the World Resources Forum, Rebecca works on the organisation of the WRF flagship conference and is responsible for communications, knowledge management, training activities and event coordination. Alongside this, she works on the DiliCHANCE project, which supports companies in due diligence in mineral supply chains through research, tool development and stakeholder workshops, and contributes to […]
Adrien Specker
At the World Resources Forum, Adrien leads projects spanning circular economy strategy, e-waste management, and sustainable resource use across Europe and Africa. He is leading the STEP Initiative (Sustainable Electronics Platform), a global multi-stakeholder platform bringing together governments, industry, and civil society to advance circularity across the full electronics lifecycle. He also contributes to the […]
Emanuele Di Francesco
At the World Resources Forum, Emanuele leads the communications & partnerships activities, including the organisation of the WRF global conferences (WRF21, WRF23, WRF25, WRF27). His work focuses on connecting perspectives from science, business, policy, finance and civil society to explore practical pathways towards more sustainable and fair resource management. Over the years, he has contributed […]
Shahrzad Manoochehri
At the World Resources Forum, Shahrzad leads work spanning mineral resource governance, responsible sourcing and circular economy, playing a key role as Program Director in establishing and strengthening partnerships with governments, industry, and civil society. She works on multistakeholder projects focused on sustainable mining, supply chain due diligence, critical minerals, and circular economy developments, with […]
Sonia Valdivia
At the World Resources Forum, Sonia leads work in sustainable recycling industries and life cycle sustainability since 2014. She contributes to several EU Horizon projects on sustainability and labelling of medical devices, including DiCE, ENKORE, and MedTechLabel, where she leads regulatory and policy recommendations and conducts sustainability assessments. Her broader portfolio spans coordinating the knowledge […]
Nicole Nussbaumer
At the World Resources Forum, Nicole ensures the financial health and operational integrity of the organisation and all its projects. As Head of Finance, she oversees budgeting, financial planning, and grant administration across WRF’s entire project portfolio — from EU Horizon projects to international development initiatives — making sure every project remains on track financially. […]
Mathias Schluep
At the World Resources Forum, Mathias is responsible for the operational management and public representation of the organisation. He advances WRFA’s strategic direction by developing new business ideas and initiating and leading international project consortia in sustainability and natural resource management. He actively cultivates strong networks across policymaking, industry, and academia. At the same time, […]