Bio

Leading purpose-driven organisations is my calling. In my most recent role as CEO of a global foundation/not-for-profit we leverage social enterprise and partnerships to accelerate solutions that can solve some of today's most pressing social and environmental challenges. Our mission is to leverage innovative business solutions that can contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals across Europe and Africa. I thrive on using business solutions and entrepreneurship as a force for good and have more than fifteen years professional experience and results from the business sector, not-for-profit sector and international public institutions. My experiences range from: - Leadership experience from 75+ member teams, leading multi-cultural teams in the not-for-profit, business and entrepreneurship sectors. - Driving business and organisational transformations, such as entering new markets, developing customer segments, implementing operational strategies and structures, growing fundraising and sales, increasing visibility and brand building in my role as CEO, Deputy CEO and Business Development Head at a professional service firm. - Working in international settings with policy, development and multi-cultural teams from my work with the EU and the Southern African Development Community, and through engagement in international forums, speaking events, expert panels, dialogues and networks. - Driving business development and sustainability strategies for telecom, tech, consumer goods and professional service sectors through previous work with EY and Unilever/Ben & Jerry's.