Guy Ryder

Guy Ryder is a prominent British leader in labor rights and international employment policy. Born in 1956, he served as the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO) from 2012 to 2022, focusing on promoting social justice and fair labor standards globally. Ryder has a long history in the trade union movement, previously holding key positions in organizations like the International Confederation of Trade Unions. His work emphasizes the importance of decent work, worker rights, and addressing issues like inequality, forced labor, and youth employment on an international scale, contributing significantly to global labor policies.