Sunil Rao

Sunil Rao is an experienced professional with a focus on business, human rights, and modern slavery risk management. Currently serving as the ESG Manager at the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors since April 2023, Sunil also holds a position on the Business and Human Rights Committee at the Law Council of Australia and is the Founder of the Modern Slavery Initiative. Previously, Sunil held roles such as Senior Manager for Modern Slavery Risk at HealthShare Victoria and was a member of the Modern Slavery Expert Advisory Group at the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Additionally, Sunil has a strong academic background, having served as a Law Lecturer at La Trobe University and as Special Counsel at Baker McKenzie. Sunil holds a PhD in Business and Human Rights from the University of New England, along with multiple degrees from Monash University, including a Master's in International Human Rights Law.