Shift, the new independent, non‐profit center for business and human rights practice is pleased to announce the formation of its Board. Chaired by John Ruggie, the former Special Representative of the UN Secretary‐General for Business and Human Rights, the Board will also comprise: Annabelle Abaya (Philippines)...Prof. Philip Alston (Australia)...Maria Livanos Cattaui (Switzerland)...Dr Alexandra Guaqueta (Colombia)...Auret van Heerden (South Africa)...Herbert McLeod (Sierra Leone)...Shift provides the expert knowledge and guidance for businesses and governments to put the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights into practice...The Center will formally launch its work later this autumn.