Matthew S. Friedman

Matthew S. Friedman is an internationally recognized expert and advocate against human trafficking and modern slavery, who works with governments, corporations, and non-profit organizations to combat these global issues. After dedicating over 29 years to combating human trafficking and modern slavery, Matthew S. Friedman served as Regional Project Manager at the United Nations Inter-Agency Project on Human Trafficking (UNIAP) in Thailand, where he coordinated multi-national efforts among the United Nations, governments, and civil society groups across China, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Friedman founded The Mekong Club, a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization comprised of private sector business leaders, and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. Under his leadership, The Mekong Club mobilizes businesses to identify and address modern slavery within their supply chains, effectively bridging the gap between public and private sectors in the global fight against human trafficking. This pivotal work expanded on his extensive experience providing technical advice to numerous governments and corporations worldwide seeking to end slavery. A prolific author, Mr.

Mr. Friedman continues to be an internationally recognized expert and advocate, partnering with governments, corporations, and non-profit organizations to combat these critical global issues. Through The Mekong Club, his initiatives have directly impacted over 120,000 corporate entities, solidifying his reputation for driving concrete, measurable change in the fight against human trafficking and modern slavery.