Meet the DEAL Community

Leeds (UK) / Oviedo (Spain)

I'm a 37 years old food safety expert from Spain but living in the UK for the last decade. Our current model is unsustainable and that's we need to use frameworks like Doughnut economics to reshape our local communities and way of living. I have experience in food manufacturing and involvement of civil society and community work.

London

I'm bringing together 25 years of career in high tech in international markets, with Microsoft and Salesforce, and a lifelong passion for nature and human sustainability.  From managing a woodland to helping start-up and charities grow, I like to be hands-on, think at scale, and work collaboratively. Since 2022 I've been freelancing , with a focus on green tech - agri-tech, health tech, the circular economy and the built environment. I work as consultant and fractional executive on go to market, B2B sales and alliances, and organizational culture and capabilities.  I also serve as Non-Executive Ditector on the Board of a housing association, a company offering infrastructure services and an education charity. I'm trained in sustainability at Cambridge, certified in sustainable finance and have an MBA from the University of North Carolina. I lived and worked in the US, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East, and truly see the value of diverse, multi-cultural teams. 

London

A.P. at University College London and co-Founder of Global Disability Innovation Hub CIC, I am passionate about creating a more #just and #sustainable future. I resonate with much of the DEAL approach - having rejected economics after my undergrad, and followed a path through social justice and development back to academia (in 2015). I'm excited to wonder what we can do collectively to radically change course. I have a special interest in #disability.

Seoul, South Korea

After working for E.LAND, a Korean fashion company, I have been working as a brand consulting and marketer for 15 years since 2008. Since 5 years, I have been studying with interest in E.S.G-related meetings with brands and companies in Korea. The book I found at that time is Donut Economics, and based on this book, I am helping existing companies and brands prepare for a sustainable future from an E.S.G perspective.

Budapest

I have been working in businesses and initiatives related to climate change and biodiversity for 25 years or so. Wrote a book called Climate Change for Football Fans. Currently I am working on a business I co-founded called Planet League which uses the power of football to mobilise fans to live greener.  I have a blog www.thebustard.com but don't write it any more. The older stuff in it is ok though. I'm interested in a range of things related to these topics like the psychology and sociology of environmental issues; how in practice, step-by-step, you wind down the economy; the relationship between mental and physical health and how we harm the environment (inspired by Dr Gabor Maté); cleverer and cheaper ways of doing things (inspired by Hillary Cottam's Radical Help); how you bring the best out of Conservatism for the sake of our society and the planet; keeping fossil fuels in the ground and the work of Dr David Ko; dealing with the crisis of the surface micro layer ... etc. And how all this fits together...

London, UK

Freelance Product Designer with an extensive international experience focused on innovation. Expert in UX Design & Strategy and hands-on Visual and UI Design. Having been exposed to a wide range of industries from digital agencies to large corporations and tech startups, I’m enthusiastic to work closely with teams and to advise solo entrepreneurs starting a new business. I'm exploring new opportunities to learn, collaborate and use problem-solving skills to help tackle real world challenges and design for positive impact.

Colchester

Grassroots initiatives, I 'm really interested in how to reduce the barriers to climate change and the hidden hand breaks which affect those of us who cannot afford solar panels, EV's or funding to mitigate climate change.

Indore

I am a second year student pursuing BCom hons from Indore, MP, India. I am also preparing for US CMA simultaneously. I have done 2 research internships and also volunteered at 17th Pravasiya Bhartiya Divas and BAJA SAE INDIA 2023.  When I started studying economics in grade 11, I knew that this is what excites me and I want to explore it further. I’m curious about knowing how the world is interconnected economically and socially, this is what drew me to the DEAL community. My interests are aligned with the aim of the DEAL community that is to address social inequalities and ensure that no one falls short on essential needs while staying within the planetary boundary.

London

Trying to impact our community and move towards a human centric value system.

Edinburgh Scotland

Retired manager from an engineering/logistics background. Parent and grandparent numerous times over.

Karachi, Pakistan

Over 19 years of experience with leading local and foreign companies across diverse industrial sectors and functions, I am a results-oriented professional with extensive experience in strategy development, leadership, stakeholder management, and business development. With a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and analytical skills, I excel in identifying growth opportunities and creating strategic partnerships. At KSBL, I'm responsible for enhancing the school's market position through industry linkages, marketing activities, and representation at industry events. I'm responsible for fundraising strategies, successfully developing an annual fundraising plan and achieving defined targets by raising funds from external sources.  Prior to my existing role, I served as the Chief of Staff to the CEO and Rector, where I played a crucial role in driving the institution's overall transformation agenda and achieved significant revenue growth in executive education for select corporate clients and secured substantial grants through a demand-driven narrative. During my tenure at Habib Bank Limited, I held senior leadership positions, including Senior Vice President and Vice President, where I specialized in project finance, retail banking product management, and cash management. I successfully executed complex project finance transactions, negotiated term sheets, and raised substantial debt financing for power plants. Furthermore, I played a key role in designing and launching innovative products, expanding client coverage, and driving revenue growth in cash management. Earlier in my career, I gained valuable experience at Citibank N.A., where I managed the Securities and Issuer Services business and developed new products to meet customer needs. I consistently exceeded revenue targets, grew assets under custody, and secured significant M&A transactions. Additionally, I contributed to the development and launch of a US dollar-denominated investment bond product and facilitated Citi's membership as a custodian clearing member. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University, USA, and have received numerous accolades throughout my career, including the Celent Innovation Award and Global Custodian nominations. I have also undergone extensive training in areas such as leadership, risk management, and consumer risk. Beyond my professional endeavors, I maintain an active interest in physical fitness and organic farming. With a track record of driving growth, fostering strategic partnerships, and achieving exceptional results, I am a dynamic leader with a passion for creating positive change in the business and education sectors.

Colombia

I'm a statistician with a strong background in data analysis, programming and simulation. I discovered doughnut economics through some video from a spanish ecological activist (Hope movement) and I got really intereseted about it since it integrates social justice and ecological justice in one place. I have experience with huge ammounts of data and specifically I've worked with dynamical systems and complex networks and I would like to apply my knowledge in a research project to help this new model advance.

London

Quietly revolting for a thriving world.  Keen to learn more and make connections.   

Mytilini - Lesvos - Greece

I am economist, graduate of the University of Athens (1979). After postgraduate studies in "European and International Studies" at the University of Grenoble (France), obtained a PhD at the same university on "Tourism and regional development. The Greek case"at 1985. I worked at the Ministry of the Aegean as expert in regional development (1987-1990). Actually, I'm Professor in the Department of Environment of the Aegean University and teaches in the Graduate Program "Planning, Management and Tourism Policy” in Chios. My research interests are in sustainable development issues focused on islands’ development and tourism planning. As member of the Laboratory of Local and Insular Development, I has participated in many articles, research projects and studies on these topics. Recent studies: "European Islands and Cohesion Policy" (EU/ESPON), «Towards an Observatory and a Quality label of tourism sustainability in the Mediterranean» (UNEP / MAP / Plan Bleu), the “Atlas of Islands” and “Insularity and Sustainability”. I was General Secretary of Aegean and Island Policy at the Ministry of Marine and Aegean during July 2012 - July 2013 and regional councilor at Vorio Aigaio Region since 2014.

Dorset, UK

Lifelong interest in the environment and how we fit within the biosphere. Discovered the concept of Doughnut Economics while studying for my Masters degree, incorporating it into my thesis. DE brings both optimism - showing us how we can live good lives without damaging our natural world - and urgency to create change.      

London

doughnut with radical realism for the circular economy and in particular product and process design (from fertiliser to auto and accompanying cultural and social development).

Norway

I am a PYP Grade 3 teacher in an IB school in Norway.  I am very interested in the concept of Doughnut Economics and also how I may integrate the big idea into my teaching. 

Nürnberg

Hi! I am a graphic designer based in Nuremberg, Germany. I'd love to be part of creative projects aimed to empower people and support happier lives for everybody. I think today we have enough tools to actively improve the world starting from our surroundings, and even quickly. Words are not enough, I want to be part of something tangible.  

Málaga, España

PhD in Communication for Sustainable Organizations at the University of Málaga (Spain). Director of Innovation and Communication at AlmaNatura. Co-founder of Cronopios, a cooperative focused on communication, triple impact, and biomimicry. Chair of Communication and member of the Board of Directors of B Academics. Member of the driving group of the B Local Andalucía and B Academics Spain. 

USA

I am a university professor dedicated to issues of strategic planning of culture mainly for the public sector. I want to link strategic planning with a humanistic and ecological vision of development. I am looking to implement the results of this research in Peru, also in the Piura region and in a couple of states in the United States of America (maybe Washington and Florida).

Lewes, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Organisational Psychologist  Researching Eco-Anxiety  Climate Psychology Alliance - Climate/Eco Facilitator  Eco aware Therapist    

Gloucestershire

I joined after hearing Kate Raworth on Leading. Everything she said made sense. I've worked in Development Communications and as a journalist. 

Marseille, France

I am the founder of Sidernia, an NGO aiming to accelerate and scale the regenerative transition of human societies.  

Denmark

My name is Jasper Steinhausen. I am the founder and CEO Business With Impact. I am a business consultant. My specialty is to make sustainability profitable for SME´s in the manufacturing industry and I have worked with 100+ companies and spoken about sustainability and business to more than 10.000 people ranging from board members and leadership teams to technical staff. I am the longest running circular economy business consultant in Scandinavia and Amazon International Bestseller with the book "Making Sustainability Profitable".