Aarti Kapoor is the Founder and Executive Director of Embode, an international consultancy at the forefront of human rights and social protection. Aarti is widely recognised as a global leader in addressing child labor, forced labor, and exploitation within business supply chains.

Qualified as a lawyer in both the UK and USA, Aarti brings over 20 years of technical expertise spanning NGOs, government, and the private sector. Her work has shaped policy and practice across the UK, Southeast Asia, and Africa—helping businesses embed human rights into their operations and strengthen systems of governance.

Aarti’s focus is on systemic change: building robust child protection frameworks, promoting decent work, and reducing vulnerabilities through development. She champions a future where dignity, choice, and decent work are the norm, proving that ethical business is not only possible—it’s essential.