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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Private-sector commitment to climate action is gaining momentum, with companies increasingly adopting strategies aimed at reaching net-zero emissions. The Nusanterra team combines diverse backgrounds from industry, consultancy, climate policy and conservation to support private sector companies reach their Net-Zero targets through decarbonisation and Natural Climate Solutions.

Singapore

Sustainability consultancy providing advisory and software designed to help organisations manage their environmental footprint and track their progress to Net Zero:- Led client engagement for MNEs, SMEs, international organisations, sporting bodies, and foundations across Southeast Asia- Designed sustainability strategies through stakeholder consultations and materiality assessments across a range of sectors- Conducted ESG benchmarking, interviews, the design of interventions, the development of reporting processes, and the assessment of sustainability standards- Coordinated internal task forces across organisations resulting in the implementation of sustainability programs focusing on internal alignment, partnerships, communication, and impact

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

- Developed a knowledge base of sustainable development practices adapted to the local context- Conducted research on sustainability reporting and Corporate Ecosystem Valuation- Designed retention programs, initiatives, and events aimed at existing members as well as acquisition strategies to recruit new members in targeted sectors

Berlin, Germany

- Designed an internal capacity building programme built on a digital platform with materials on sustainability topics and a virtual course for employees as well as pre and post-course assessments- Delivered a series of workshops to design a sustainability strategy in Europe involving Board members, C-suites, and Business Unit Heads across Europe- Tracked and reported key sustainability performance indicators of the “Road to Zero’ initiatives across Europe contributing to the SONY Net Zero 2030 roadmap, and worked closely with Business Units as required to achieve these- Supported the implementation of sustainability reporting processes along key frameworks with Business Units for accurate and timely submission of required compliance and GRI reporting framework data- Coordinated a partnership involving UNDP, JICA and various NGOs to deliver the 'Dream Goal' initiative leveraging the power of technology to contribute towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets during the FIFA World Cup 2010- Led the implementation of major SaaS projects for sustainability reporting, talent sourcing, assessment, and development processes across all European organizations

Berlin, Germany

- Strategic Planning for entire product line cycle across German-speaking territories (Germany, Austria, Switzerland): product development, pricing, channel management and promotional budget (55M€)- Accountable for all digital marketing activities such as Search Engine (SEM/SEO), Community / Social Media (SMM/SMO), PPC (Pay per Click) Add Management, CMS Management and Email Marketing- Coordinated across functions (creative services, sales, controlling, etc.) and divisions (PlayStation, Sony Mobile & Sony Pictures) to launch major joint marketing campaigns (UEFA Champions League)- Defined a go-to-market plan for a new B2B storage solution in the broadcasting sector through conducting market research and ongoing customer visits- Member of the Sony product evangelist team for the Blu-Ray Disc Association to promote adoption and successfully establish Blu-Ray Disc as the HD industry standard

London, United Kingdom

- Led the implementation of a new on-premises CRM software solution and coordinated training across the European Outside-Sales team- Developed inside sales processes for sourcing new opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails- Routed qualified opportunities to the appropriate account manager for further development and closure- Responsible for collection, analysis, and reporting of sales data across European factory sites (growth 223% vs. previous year) to European Sales Director

Berlin, Germany

- Tracked key performance indicators of internal change management projects and macroeconomic conditions for reporting to C-level executives- Led the implementation of an internal Knowledge Base for systematic gathering, analysis and interpretation of intelligence about markets, competitors and customers- Conducted customized market research and digital trends analysis for Business Development Units

Paris Area, France

- Analyzed and interpreted online customer engagement metrics for www.Sports.fr - a leading french sports media company part of the Lagardère Group- Created community initiatives across various channels such as online forums, ambassador programs and email newsletters to increase engagement and traffic

Master'S Degree, Sustainability Leadership

Activities and Societies: Wolfson College- Designed for senior managers and leaders and delivered on a part-time basis over the course.

Master'S Degree, International Business

Activities and Societies: Committee Member of the "Managing Corporate Values" European Management ConferenceBusiness Majors: - Information.

B.A. Mod. (I.I), Economics & Social Studies

Activities and Societies: History, Acting, Football- First Class Honours - Awarded a scholarship based on outstanding merit in public.

Irish Leaving Certificate, 5 A'S (545/600 Points)