United Kingdom
Mission-driven leader with extensive experience advancing high-impact environmental, sustainability, and community initiatives across global, non-profit, and corporate sectors. Track record of directing strategic grant-making, and building cross-sector partnerships that deliver measurable impact for nature, climate and communities. Recognized for translating complex issues into compelling strategies to drive public engagement. Proven expertise in developing teams and strengthening organizational capacity. Passionate advocate for business as a force for good
• Directed European grant-giving and campaign development on critical environmental and social justice issues. • Acted as keynote speaker for diverse audiences, including COP delegates and Patagonia staff. • Served as EU liaison to global teams, focusing on emissions reductions and regulatory alignment. • Collaborated with public affairs to influence EU policy discussions and business actions on climate.
Innovative social enterprise training unemployed youth to patrol marine protected areas, plant sea grass and conduct research, among other things.
• Acted as the general manager for ClientEarth, leading all organizational strategy development and execution. • Oversaw finance, operations, HR, communications, and fundraising functions to ensure alignment with environmental goals. • Collaborated with diverse teams to enhance the NGO's impact on global environmental law initiatives.