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Paris, Fr

Paris

Clients• Missegle (textile business). Diagnosis of the environmental hotspots of the company and identification of innovative practices and solutions to be implemented to reduce the company's impact.• Switchee (IoT company with a solution to reduce energy consumption in the social housing sector). Analysis of the institutional and policy landscape and opportunities and threats to develop their solution in the French market.• Imperial College - Center for Climate Change Innovation… Show more Clients• Missegle (textile business). Diagnosis of the environmental hotspots of the company and identification of innovative practices and solutions to be implemented to reduce the company's impact.• Switchee (IoT company with a solution to reduce energy consumption in the social housing sector). Analysis of the institutional and policy landscape and opportunities and threats to develop their solution in the French market.• Imperial College - Center for Climate Change Innovation (CCCI): Facilitation of sessions to create collaborations between innovative sustainable companies in the food and agriculture sector. Show less

London, Royaume-Uni

• Coordination of the Food Flagship Initiative, a joint programme between the municipality of London and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in partnership with the private sector to accelerate the transition to a low carbon circular food sector• Co-author of the London's Food Footprint report modelling flows and climate impact of London's food system and presenting scenarios for the future• Oversaw the development and implementation of London's programme of actions to reduce food waste and… Show more • Coordination of the Food Flagship Initiative, a joint programme between the municipality of London and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in partnership with the private sector to accelerate the transition to a low carbon circular food sector• Co-author of the London's Food Footprint report modelling flows and climate impact of London's food system and presenting scenarios for the future• Oversaw the development and implementation of London's programme of actions to reduce food waste and CO2e emissions in the food sector food. 200 people and 60 organizations consulted - 10 new initiatives and public policies initiated. • Organisation of a roundtable with senior executive from multinational food businesses across thesupply-chain to coordinate action to reduce food waste and GHG emissions in London.• Public speaking at high visibility events (COP 26), writing articles in specialized journals (e.g. Institute of Food Science and Technology, The Grocer) and lectures at universities (University College London and Royal College of Arts)• Fundraising and partnerships (500k raised)• Line responsibility of two employees (one research assistant and one project manager) Show less

Londres, Angleterre, Royaume-Uni

• Advice to small and medium enterprises for the adoption of circular economy practices (techno-economic analyses, strategic planning, life cycle analysis and carbon foot printing) and development of pilot projects. More than 30 companies supported and 10 circular economy projects launched including reusable packaging, waste minimisation and waste upcycling projects. • Advice to innovative companies in the circular economy sector to support their growth (financial modelling, fundraising… Show more • Advice to small and medium enterprises for the adoption of circular economy practices (techno-economic analyses, strategic planning, life cycle analysis and carbon foot printing) and development of pilot projects. More than 30 companies supported and 10 circular economy projects launched including reusable packaging, waste minimisation and waste upcycling projects. • Advice to innovative companies in the circular economy sector to support their growth (financial modelling, fundraising and growth strategy, brokerage with potential customers and investors). More than 50 companies supported.• Developed and manage a network of 40+ impact investors• Main author of a circular economy guide for companies in the food sector “Food that doesn’t cost the Earth” - prefaced by Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc Show less

London, Royaume-Uni

• Designed training and business development support methodologies for SMEs in renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors in four countries: Tajikistan, Myanmar, Morocco & Mali.• Facilitated access to finance for SME (equity, debt and grants) through partnerships with local and international financial institutions.• Developed a study to assess economic feasibility of energy efficiency measures and the use of biofuels from agricultural waste for the Cambodian garment industry.•… Show more • Designed training and business development support methodologies for SMEs in renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors in four countries: Tajikistan, Myanmar, Morocco & Mali.• Facilitated access to finance for SME (equity, debt and grants) through partnerships with local and international financial institutions.• Developed a study to assess economic feasibility of energy efficiency measures and the use of biofuels from agricultural waste for the Cambodian garment industry.• Developed GERES’ network in UK with public and private investors, companies and charities Show less

Cambodge

• Prospected new financial and technical partners for projects related to sustainable energy, forestry, climate smart agriculture and social entrepreneurship in Cambodia and Myanmar.• Responsible for relation management and grant application coordination for private donors. 330k euros granted, including two new financial partners (Raja and Alstom foundations).• Supported the business development manager in writing grant application for public donors (UN programmes, EU, USAID, AFD…): 2… Show more • Prospected new financial and technical partners for projects related to sustainable energy, forestry, climate smart agriculture and social entrepreneurship in Cambodia and Myanmar.• Responsible for relation management and grant application coordination for private donors. 330k euros granted, including two new financial partners (Raja and Alstom foundations).• Supported the business development manager in writing grant application for public donors (UN programmes, EU, USAID, AFD…): 2 million euros granted. Show less

• Managed a successful crowdfunding campaign (11k euros)• Organized an event with 1000 people

• Prospection to find new donors.• Creation of communication tools (web content, project sheets).• Organization of the participation of GERES to the tradeshow Convergence.

Master Programme Grande École

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Commerce International

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