Peter Sissons

Peter Sissons has extensive work experience in international engagement and business development. From 2015 to the present, they held the role of International Engagement Director at BSI, where they led engagement with global stakeholders to support the adoption and implementation of standards for positive trade, sustainability, and development outcomes. Peter also worked with consumer and sustainability organizations and government stakeholders to support their participation in standards development activity. Prior to that, from 2008 to 2015, Peter was the Head of International Affairs at the City of London Corporation. From 2001 to 2008, they worked at SEEDA, initially as a Project Manager and later as an International Business Manager and Head of International Business - Asia Pacific. In these roles, they managed teams, developed strategies to attract investment from various countries, and monitored and evaluated their effectiveness.

Peter Sissons attended the University of Plymouth from 1997 to 2000, studying BSc Geography.