Thomas Butcher

Tom Butcher is Senior Advisor to, and an Ambassador of, the Zero Project and has worked with it since its earliest days. Based in the US and with a background in international finance and investment, he helps extend the reach of the project internationally, especially into both North and South America. Tom was formerly President of Light for the World USA, Inc.

Tom is currently Director of ESG with VanEck, a privately owned and operated global investment company based in New York. Amongst other areas, he is especially interested in DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and, in particular, the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workplace. Tom continues to use his extensive contacts, and the wide experience he has gained from working internationally, to promote both the foundation and the Zero Project around the world.

Tom holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge University in England.