Chantal van Driel says that sustainability is a focal point in both her professional and her private life. “My advisory projects mainly revolve around circular economy and sustainable corporate innovation. I apply my knowledge about existing solutions and possibilities through advising companies eager to make the transition to a circular business model.” In doing this, Chantal … Continued
Eric Morel is the founder and CEO of Mach&Team, a consulting firm specialized in Energy Transition & Smart Energy established in 2010. Eric is a consultant, writer, speaker, teacher, ambassador of investment funds and board member for startups. “I advise customers in their strategy and innovative projects and make them benefit of my expertise in smart … Continued
Danka Kravčíková is an expert in mapping and landscape surveying. Danka has years of experience in managing projects from concept phase to completion. “My background in project management ranges from publicly financed projects such as from Norway Grants, the EU and Slovak municipal and regional governments to privately funded projects sought out by the private sector.” … Continued
Alexander Kercevic works for Bluewater, a world leading water purification company with its global headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Bluewater innovates, manufactures and commercializes compact water purifiers for residential, business and public use that harness the company’s patented reverse osmosis technology to remove virtually all pollutants from tap water, including lead, bacteria, pesticides, medical residues, chlorine and … Continued
Anna Broberg is a planning geographer by origin. As part of her PhD studies on urban structures and children’s mobility at Aalto University, she took part in developing a web mapping survey tool (softGIS) to aid public participation. “This tool later evolved to Maptionnaire, a leading tool for online public participation for urban planning. In my … Continued
If you need an action oriented strategist with an entrepreneurial mindset that believes in people, planet and profit working together towards measurable results – here she is! Katharina Paoli is from Sweden but at the moment she spends a lot of time in Silicon Valley, United States. “I am a member and mentor for the Climate … Continued
While studying at Metropolia UAC, Yusif Salam-zade did an internship at TNS Finland during which he mostly worked with carbon footprint studies. After his internship had ended, Yusif was promoted to Environmental Engineer, and his current responsibilities are carbon footprint studies, life cycle assessment LCA, data collection and processing. “Through my work, I’ve had the pleasure of … Continued
Marleena Ahonen says that building a sustainable future and minimizing extensive environmental impacts is of essential importance as well as what drives her. This is why she majored in environmental engineering and energy technology for process industries in Aalto University school of Chemical Engineering. She has a passion for the environment and enjoy solving problems and … Continued
Whatever you are selling, a product, an experience, a cause, there needs to be something that captures everything you do, says Michiel Maandag. If there is something, people can buy “it” and talk about “it”. That “it” is your brand. “And, you cannot sell or promote without a brand. It is that important.” Michiel says that … Continued
Kalina Vankova says that we live in times of great urban changes. The interconnections between the different categories of change are mutually reinforcing their transformative impact on cities. In response to the challenges cities face today, a growing number of projects are being created at the intersection of the public sector, the private sector, and civil … Continued