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• Spearheading business development initiatives and cultivating strategic partnerships to advance sustainability-focused projects.
• Providing strategic insight to executives and ensuring alignment with organisational goals and fostering mutually beneficial collaborations.

• Advising clients on integrating sustainability and ESG principles into core business strategies, emphasising ethical business practices.
• Navigating complex ESG challenges to guide organisational transitions toward sustainability.

Represented the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) at various events and promoted PIR engagement to business schools.

• Led business development efforts, doubling member participation and securing new partnerships across 25 countries.
• Delivered the 2023 PIR Annual Report and organised the PIR Global Summit 2023, attracting over 50 global leaders.
• Oversaw operations, financials, and stakeholder engagement for impactful project delivery.

• Managed the successful execution of two executive education programs: Diploma in Advanced Sustainability and Certificate in Advanced Sustainability, focusing on ESG and sustainability knowledge development.
• Organised 12 workshops (in-person and online), creating an engaging environment for participants to advance their sustainability strategies and business ideas.
• Delivered impactful educational experiences that empowered participants to integrate sustainability principles into their organizational strategies.

New York, United States

• Directed strategic growth initiatives, securing partnerships with key UN agencies and global organizations.
• Managed a $3.5M annual budget, implementing governance policies for the PRME Board and its committees.
• Oversaw delivery of the PRME Blueprint for SDG Integration, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals.

• Expanded PRME Champions participation by 38 business schools across 20 countries, driving innovation in SDG integration.
• Secured over $100K in funding through strategic partnerships and innovative programming.

• Successfully scaled the PRME Champions program, increasing impact and financial contributions significantly.
• Developed tools and resources to enhance sustainability reporting and SDG alignment for global stakeholders.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Led the implementation of PRME curriculum development projects across the school, aligning educational offerings with sustainability and ESG principles.
• Directed PRME marketing communications, including managing all social media channels and ensuring effective engagement with key stakeholders.
• Supported various sustainability-focused initiatives, collaborating with faculty and staff to integrate ESG principles into the school’s academic and operational strategies.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Conducted in-depth research on climate change, natural resource management, and food scarcity, producing actionable insights that contributed to sustainability studies at Copenhagen Business School.
• Compiled a comprehensive 100+ page report on sustainability challenges, providing valuable data for future academic research and ESG-related projects.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Managed cross-functional teams focusing on internal communication and IT systems, ensuring smooth organisational operations for sustainability-driven initiatives.
• Strengthened collaboration with the PRME Office on student-led sustainability projects, fostering engagement between business students and sustainability leaders.
• Worked closely with the Executive Board to set strategic priorities and shape the chapter’s direction, positioning oikos Copenhagen as a key player in the sustainability community.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Led the student organisation and the Executive Board, overseeing the work of seven Team Managers and driving the strategic direction for sustainability initiatives within the organisation.
• Secured 1 million DKK in fundraising, utilising effective relationship-building and partnerships to fund impactful sustainability projects.
• Coordinated activities with the global oikos International network, positioning oikos Copenhagen as a leading chapter by fostering international collaboration and promoting sustainable development across diverse regions.
• Organised an international conference at Copenhagen Business School, engaging representatives from 30+ regional oikos networks, and positioning the chapter as a key player in the global sustainability movement.

Copenhagen Area, Denmark

• Led a communications team of 4 people, developing and executing a comprehensive marketing communications strategy to elevate the visibility and impact of the organisation’s sustainability initiatives.
• Spearheaded a rebranding initiative, successfully transitioning the organisation from 360° Students for Sustainability to oikos Copenhagen, aligning the brand with global sustainability priorities.
• Increased organizational visibility by developing and implementing a targeted social media strategy, engaging stakeholders, and promoting the organization’s new vision and international ties.

Master Of Science (Msc), International Business And Politics

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Marketing And Management Communication

Bachelor'S Degree, European Study Abroad - Business