Harold Freeman
Biography
Harold Freeman is an experienced public sector board member, international economic and development expert. Working on sustainable development goals and the climate change agenda, he has worked on multiple projects investing in the low carbon and renewables sector. He has direct experience dealing with: ESG issues and trends, human rights issues, and supply chains in investment projects.
He brings over 25 years experience working with senior officials and ministers in his role as a Board Director at the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development, and on sustainable lending as Head of International Debt & Capital Markets at HM Treasury. He is currently a Commissioner for the UK’s development aid spending watchdog, the Independent Commission for Aid Impact.
Harold joined EGAC in May 2023. His appointment is due to end on 1 April 2028.
Member, Export Guarantees Advisory Council
Export Guarantees Advisory Council (EGAC) provides advice to UK Export Finance and its ministers on the policies UK Export Finance applies when doing business including:
- environmental impacts and human rights
- sustainable lending
- bribery and corruption
- disclosure, including freedom of information requests