Benjamin Nénot

Director

France

MA in International Affairs, MA in Development Studies and Risk Management (Institute of Political Sciences, Bordeaux)

Benjamin Ieads the Synergy Francophone team, overseeing auditing, land and livelihoods, responsible mineral supply chains, and monitoring and evaluation. His role involves leading multinational teams in conducting development intervention evaluations using various methodologies. This includes environmental and social impact assessments in line with national legislation and international best practices, as well as social and governance auditing. Benjamin serves as the project manager for Synergy’s independent evaluation services to the iTSCi programme (upstream minerals traceability programme in conflict affected areas). He is passionate about addressing business and human rights, artisanal mining, conflict minerals, and social issues related to extractive industries. Fluent in French, English, and Spanish, Benjamin brings a global perspective to his work.