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Neil Desai is an accomplished corporate director and executive with a rich background in public policy and the private sector. Neil has played pivotal roles from serving in Canada's parliament to leading tech companies. Most recently, he served on the leadership team of Magnet Forensics, a Canadian technology company that develops digital investigation software used by more than 4,000 police, national security and other public and private organisations in over 100 countries. There, he helped ...

With over 20 years’ experience in responsible investment, Shami Nissan is a leader in sustainability and impact initiatives. Partner and Head of Sustainability at Actis, she’s also an Advisory Board member of the World Bank/IFC’s Operating Principles for Impact Management, and an Advisory Panel Member of the G7 Impact Taskforce (ITC).In this episode she discusses the crucial role of collaborative learning in the sustainability sector, the strategic importance of transitional fuels in achievin...

This month on the Future in Sound podcast we speak to world renowned thought leader on corporate responsibility and sustainability, Georg Kell. Chairman of Arabesque Group, a technology company that uses AI and big data to assess sustainability performance relevant for investment analysis and decision making, Georg also advises business executives worldwide on sustainability and transformation issues. He was also the founding Director of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest ...

This episode of the Future in Sound podcast dives into the world of sustainable business with two powerhouse figures. John Elkington, dubbed the 'godfather of sustainability' is the Founding Partner and Executive Chairman of Volans, a future-focused business working at the intersection of the sustainability, entrepreneurship and innovation movements.Joining him is Louise Kjellerup Roper, CEO of Volans, who honed her skills with cutting-edge software companies before pivoting to ignite the pow...

Eric Collins is the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Impact X Capital Partners. Through his work, Eric embodies the transformative power of inclusive investment, making him a pivotal figure in the movement towards a more equitable and innovative business ecosystem. Join us as we delve deep into the impact of investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs and how it can bring about systemic social change, spark innovation, and provide a competitive edge in today's business landscape.Related links:...

On the Future in Sound podcast, one of our favourite questions to ask is ‘what book or idea has most shaped the way you think?' We heard from leading experts in sustainability including: Alex Edmans, Gillian Tett, Andrew Winston, Siko, Saadia Madsbjerg, Lisa Kimmel, Elsa Palanza, Harlin Singh Urofsky, Jason Mitchell, Nicola Ranger, Sam Cryer, Sophie Robinson-Tillett, Alex Robart and many more! Curious to hear their recommendations? Good news – you can listen to the full list of book recommend...