As a Data Assurance Engineer at Aii, Rita is responsible for ensuring data quality across projects. She has eight years of experience in consulting firms and the FMCG industry, with hands-on expertise in addressing manufacturing plant environmental issues, assisting businesses in developing sustainability initiatives, and supporting assurance for environmental data. Prior to joining Aii, Rita was a Consultant Manager at PwC Taiwan, specializing in carbon accounting, helping clients meet sustainability standards, and verifying ESG data. She holds dual Master’s degrees in environmental engineering from Masdar Institute and finance from National Cheng Kung University.

As senior sustainability reporting coordinator, Alma helps shape how impact is measured and communicated across the organization. Her work combines a strong foundation in data analysis with a commitment to meaningful climate action in the apparel sector.

She has a multidisciplinary background in textile sustainability research, corporate reporting and environmental impact analysis, and has contributed to projects exploring materials, performance and technical textiles. Originally from Mexico and now based in the United Kingdom, she brings an international perspective to her work, with experience across Latin America and Europe.

She holds a Master of Science in textile sustainability and is completing a doctorate at the University of Leeds in England, where her research focuses on the role of textile materials and structures in fiber fragmentation and microplastic pollution. She also holds a Master of Arts in fashion design from Elisava in Barcelona.

With over a decade supporting executives and teams, Desiree Cabrera is an accomplished executive assistant with experience spanning law firms, nonprofit organizations, and international institutions. She has worked across the technology, legal, and internet domains, supporting leaders in fast-paced, cross-cultural environments. Known for her adaptability and steady coordination, she helps ensure seamless communication and efficient execution across priorities and projects.

Pete spent six years at H&M Group, where he helped develop, drive, and expand their global decarbonization and electrification work with factories. In that role, he supported the creation of an internal engineering team dedicated to helping suppliers shift from fossil fuels, increase energy efficiency, and meaningfully decarbonize production in line with industry 2030 targets. He oversaw the first-known installation of thermal heat storage technology in a garment factory anywhere in the world (creating a 100% renewable electricity-powered factory), and spearheaded the Group’s increasing focus on electrification. He has worked in a variety of roles across Asia and Africa for much of the past 20 years, and most recently earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science and Management from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

As Clean Heat Technical Lead, Pete remains at the forefront of garment industry action to meaningfully replace fossil fuels to ensure that brands, factories and governments continue their positive momentum toward a genuinely low-carbon near future.