Anna Iles Email & Phone Number

Hong Kong

• Founded and lead a consultancy dedicated to fostering futures thinking for empowerment, sustainability and resilience in challenging and conflict-affected contexts.• Builds strategic foresight and innovation capacity within corporations (MNCs, VCs and major brands), organisations (UNICEF, YMCA, UNDP, Young Friends of the Earth), and educational bodies (SCAD, HKU, HKBU, ESF). • Directs business development and program delivery, ensuring tailored solutions

Hong Kong Sar

• Spearheaded horizon scanning initiatives, leading a global team of six and fostering a network of 30 Futures Ambassadors to embed futures within all teams, regions and practices• Co-authored influential thought leadership pieces on sustainable business implications in response to emerging trends.• Designed and executed futures workshops for industry giants such as 7-Eleven and Williams Sonoma, enhancing strategic foresight.• Facilitated high-impact member events, including… Show more • Spearheaded horizon scanning initiatives, leading a global team of six and fostering a network of 30 Futures Ambassadors to embed futures within all teams, regions and practices• Co-authored influential thought leadership pieces on sustainable business implications in response to emerging trends.• Designed and executed futures workshops for industry giants such as 7-Eleven and Williams Sonoma, enhancing strategic foresight.• Facilitated high-impact member events, including TCFD-aligned Scenario Planning and Business Beyond Growth sessions for key sectors• Developed collaborative futures workshops for initiatives like the Responsible Luxury Initiative and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Alliance.• Led strategic thinking processes for internal and regional teams, ensuring alignment with global sustainability goals. Show less

Hong Kong

PIE Strategy inspires its business clients to connect success with social progress and environmental preservation, creating shared value for their business and the society. I supported clients to shape and share their actions and aspirations towards a sustainable future compellingly and with integrity.

Hong Kong

The Futures Centre uses the collaborative potential of the digital world to help make the big shift to a sustainable future. Join us in tracking change to drive action.

Singapore

The Long View is an annual collection of long-term thinking from Forum for the Future. In 2016, we delved into six crucial areas that will impact change for a sustainable future:1. Crisis Catalyst: Can we redress the balance in global resources?2. Work. Why? Will we make automation our friend or foe?3. Living Energy: Is smart energy listening to our needs?4. Women Beyond Gender: How are shifting attitudes clearing new ground for action?5. Microbial You: If our gut is a… Show more The Long View is an annual collection of long-term thinking from Forum for the Future. In 2016, we delved into six crucial areas that will impact change for a sustainable future:1. Crisis Catalyst: Can we redress the balance in global resources?2. Work. Why? Will we make automation our friend or foe?3. Living Energy: Is smart energy listening to our needs?4. Women Beyond Gender: How are shifting attitudes clearing new ground for action?5. Microbial You: If our gut is a germ's world, what does it mean to be healthy?6. Citizen Innovation: How can people work together to change the worlds they inhabit?A final chapter explored the future of networks, to mark Forum's 20th anniversary. Get your copy here: http://thefuturescentre.org/long-viewShare your thoughts on Twitter with #longview2016 Show less

London

I'm now leading on both the editorial and the development of the magazine. My aim is to offer inspiring solutions to our readers, and to address difficult questions about the best way to build a desirable future - one in which communities and ecosystems can really thrive. More readers are coming to Green Futures from emerging sectors and from across the world, and so we're also looking for the best ways to interact with them, now and in years to come...

London, United Kingdom

• Leading the editorial process for the magazine, website and special editions, taking each piece from initial concept, to accurate and engaging copy, to immaculately presented page • Ensuring all content reveals leading innovations and trends for a sustainable future• Writing and editing features, interviews and briefings on solutions in food, energy, business, design, fashion, cities and transport – consistently keeping to schedule• Working closely with the external design team… Show more • Leading the editorial process for the magazine, website and special editions, taking each piece from initial concept, to accurate and engaging copy, to immaculately presented page • Ensuring all content reveals leading innovations and trends for a sustainable future• Writing and editing features, interviews and briefings on solutions in food, energy, business, design, fashion, cities and transport – consistently keeping to schedule• Working closely with the external design team and supervising photo research• Securing sponsorship for collaborative editorial projects through good external relationships • Maintaining and developing the Green Futures partnership scheme• Representing Green Futures at international events, chairing roundtables and panel discussions• Responsible for a £200,000 budget, overseeing quarterly forecasts, invoicing and spend • Strategic development of brand and circulation, through social media, syndication and partnerships with events organisations such as Green Mondays and B4E Summit • Currently managing two members of staff (editorial and production) and two interns• Building strong relationships with journalists through clear briefs and detailed feedback Show less

• Planning, commissioning, writing and editing for the print magazine and website• Management and development of partnerships with business and sponsors

• Management of all suppliers and development of relations with other media• Chief sub-editor; responsible for coordinating the proofing process

Hong Kong

London, United Kingdom

• Planning, commissioning and writing content for the quarterly magazine • Coordinating design and production, including ad sales

• Responsible for all internal communications, including the Members’ Newspaper • Development of business across the North of England, through tenders

Down To Earth Magazine, Centre For Science And Environment, New Delhi

• Wrote news and features for India’s leading science and environment magazine• Subjects included nuclear waste disposal, housing and the rise of mobile technology

• Writing and researching web content on a range of health issues• Writing bids and proposals for trusts and corporate sponsors, including GlaxoSmithKline

Master'S Degree, Gender Studies (With Comparative Politics Of The Middle East), Distinction

MA Gender Studies (with Comparative Politics of the Middle East)

Ba Hons, English And Modern Languages, 1St Class

Cpcc, Life Coaching

I am a certified (CPCC) Co-active Coach, working with societal leaders including executives, start-up founders and risk-takers leaving.

Level 3 Tefl, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor, 140 Hours Including Practical Experience

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English And Modern Languages (French)