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Responsible for the success of Natoora’s produce distribution operations in NY, including delivering a sustainable business model and P&L results, nurturing company culture and developing the team and individuals.

Responsible for ongoing organization-wide operations, including people operations, finance, systems and IT, and data protection.

Co-founded On Purpose's first international branch in Paris, France (https://onpurpose.org/en/). Responsible for organisational finance, operations, and HR for the French entity, as well as for delivering the Associate Programme two times per year. On Purpose's Associate Programme is a leadership development programme for talented and experienced young professionals who are motivated to harness commercial thinking to create social and environmental benefit. During the course of the year-long programme, our Associates are paid to work in two different social enterprises for 6-months each, where they use commercial approaches to deliver social and/or environmental impact. Throughout the year, Associates benefit from weekly training sessions delivered by professionals from across the commercial and social sectors, and they work one-to-one with mentors and executive coaches to enhance personal and professional development.

Delivered customer-focused and company-wide operational and strategic initiatives for this rapidly scaling, innovative software company. Responsible for delivering actionable insights to leadership and implementing processes and systems for internal and customer-facing teams. Provided operational support for global business development opportunities, including project management and customer relations support for key European deployments.

Managed global business operations for this eco "barefoot" footwear brand, from product design and development to purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and customer service across e-commerce, wholesale and international distribution channels.

Selected to participate in a one-year leadership program that places experienced young professionals in two six-month internships with socially innovative organizations. Delivered commercial analysis and strategic advice to Comic Relief’s Future Media and Technology team and VIVOBAREFOOT.

Conducted business and financial analysis for the Strategy team. Assisted clients in creating and implementing business strategies such as organizational redesign, business process reengineering, and cost reduction. Responsibilities included data modelling and analysis; identification and assessment of potential client solutions; leading client interviews and workshops; and stakeholder management.