Greg Akoka Email & Phone Number

I joined Curlew in 2015 as an ESG consultant to focus on GRESB reporting.After achieving Curlew’s first Green Star in 2016 for their main fund, my responsibilities have been expanded to cover the development of Curlew’s ESG operational framework, the integration of ESG issues in investment process and all the Sustainability Disclosure requirements. In 2020, I developed the Curlew Sustainability Strategy 2030, which is our current road map to Net Zero.

Global

GreenStarters helps businesses integrate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) within their business model & commercial strategy and to ensure that Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) issues become new drivers of competitiveness. GreenStarters offers:+ ESG audit & Benchmarking+ ESG strategy & operational implementation+ ESG Policies tailored to your business and industry+ Real Estate Sustainability+ Extra financial reporting+ GRESB, PRI, UNGC, CDP reporting+ Stakeholders engagement program+ GHG inventories & management

London, United Kingdom

Lead the development of the Trade Marketing strategy to achieve defined business objectives across all product categories and all trade channels. Responsible for management and monitoring of trade marketing investments, execution and monitor ROI.• Developed and implemented all trade marketing strategies. • Designed POS and promotional activities and monitored their implementation with the sales team to ensure that trade marketing results were in line with the sales objectives. • Developed programs designed to increase on-trade presence, brand building and account support.• Managed and monitored budget on a weekly basis. • Actively participated in all new product developments.

London, United Kingdom

Defined and implemented the international development and commercial strategy for the brand and delivered ambitious growth targets -- Successfully launched the brand into another 6 countries while developing new opportunities in existing territories. - Managed social media account & designed international websites - Participated in NPD development- Reduced export logistical/shipping cost by 30%

Paris Area, France

Tasked with benchmarking the Keyrus CSR policy against the market leaders and the competition. Report included industry's best practice, upcoming legislation change and a proposed structure for a CSR report in line with GRI, ISO 26000 and Gaia Index standards.

Singapore

Developed, launched and managed a new concept of luxury mobile venue in Singapore. Managed corporate events for FHM magazine, Puma & Diageo. Achieved over 80% in gross operational profit.

United Kingdom

Provided advices in operational management for the high-end market in London. With a particular expertise on set up and openings, WonderBars specialized in beverage operational procedures, product listings and supplier negotiations, staff training and creative menu and drink designs.

London, United Kingdom

Managed and developed the international expansion strategy for existing and new territories. Launched the brand into 11 new countries over a 3 year period and Increased revenue by more than 100% per annum 3 years running. Successfully developed, design and launched a new range of products (funkin syrups) and acted as a resource on operational and beverage development to the UK sales team.

Mba, International Business & Luxury Brand Management, A

Thesis Subject: CSR as an integrated business model for the 21st century.

Archaeology - Prehistoric Archaeology & Medieval Studies

T.E.F.L Certificate

Baccalaureat, Business Communication