OUR WORK & EXPERIENCE

OUR WORK & EXPERIENCE

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Innovating in climate collaboration

Led innovative sports enabled collaboration programs, that through 20 technology projects delivered 5.1 million tonnes of CO2e greenhouse gas reductions, balanced carbon emissions of leading sport organisations and delivered benefits across sectors and geographies.

2010 – 2020
Technology & Sustainability Director at Dow

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Delivering renewable energy at scale 

Full P&L and operational responsibility for all Oerlikon Solar project sites globally (value of €800+ million, 650+ MW, on-site work force 250+, in China, Russia, Japan and across Europe) Led multiple stakeholders on managing complex projects, scaling innovation and process optimisations.

2008 – 2014
Global Director, Site and Project Management at Oerlikon Solar

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Engaging employees for impact

Oversaw a global volunteering initiative to  raise awareness on the issue of waste in the environment. Through a multi-generation approach expanded scope, customer and stakeholder engagement. Tripled program impact, mobilized 18’000 volunteers and 174 communities through clean-up events and education.

2019-2020
Circular Economy Market Director at Dow

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Mobilising support for impact projects

Led fund-raising events in Switzerland, mobilizing hundreds of volunteers and supporting significant share of funding needs for Rainbows4Children Foundation for 14 years.

Installed distributed solar capacity for energy independence and water supply onsite in Ethiopia.

2010-present
Lead Fundraising & Impact Projects

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Mentoring to foster social inclusion

Supporting persons with refugee and migrant backgrounds  to become intrapreneurs and integrate in Switzerland, through one on one mentoring, nurturing the mentor community and advising organisation at board level.

2018 – present
Board member, Chief Mentoring Officer at Capacity Zurich

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Inspiring sustainability leadership

Design practical approaches to help embed sustainability thinking into business strategies. Mentor and encourage the next generation of sustainability leaders by promoting knowledge sharing and learning, through individual mentoring sessions, communities of practice and tutoring.

2019 – present
Tutor & Mentor