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Farah in a few words
With 15 years of experience as a COO and Chief Sustainability Officer for brands such as Ocean Bottle and Soho House, I have a proven track record of scaling social-impact businesses while achieving triple bottom line goals. I’ve led the global expansion of consumer brands, driving scalability and environmental responsibility. Additionally, I have played a key role in strategic, operational, and sustainability initiatives, including securing B-Corp accreditation for several companies and future-proofing start-ups.
Experience
- The Other ProjectEmbedding sustainability within core business operationsCONSULTING & AUDITSJanuary 2020 - Today (5 years and 5 months)Embedding sustainability within business core operations.Clients include: Google, Plenish, Labell-D, Zero Fintech, Suri, Intelligent Change💡 How I help: Impact Reports | B Corp &EcoVadis (re)Certification | Workshops |Sustainability Strategy | Supplier AuditsOKR Setup & Follow up | SystemsImplementation | Project Management (e.g., NewProduct Launch) | Team Mentoring
- Zero FintechBoard AdvisorBANKING & INSURANCEOctober 2022 - Today (2 years and 8 months)
- Ocean BottleChief Operating Officer & Chief Sustainability OfficerENVIRONMENTALAugust 2021 - June 2024 (2 years and 10 months)Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and scalability, driving 4x growth in 2023.Set up and led the Impact Team, driving Ocean Bottle’s sustainability and impact goals.
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Education
- Masters Degree, International Business / EntrepreneurshipToulouse Business School2012