Dr. Nicky Black is a Director at the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), an international organisation that brings together 27 mining and metals companies and over 35 national and commodity mining associations to strengthen environmental and social performance and enhance mining’s contribution to society. Prior to joining ICMM, Nicky was Group Head of Social Performance at De Beers, the diamond company. She serves on a number of boards and advisory panels, including the Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB), an international think tank. In addition to a PhD in strategic management, she holds degrees from the Universities of McGill and Oxford.