James George

Circular economy and sustainability strategist

Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

English

From €200 / hour

Over the course of my career, I have been deeply committed to championing what is right and just. More recently over the last 6 years working specifically in systemic change, through the lens of circular economy, and Net Zero, to help catalyse meaningful change within the business community.

My focus has been to help organisations to implementing and refine their strategies that not only decarbonise businesses but also consider the huge social challenges that we face as part of an interconnected ecosystem change. I am a senior strategist and consultant in circular economy and systems change for business. I know have had a few years on the world stage, which has allowed me to help develop and implement circular economy strategies for businesses and organizations of all sizes. Part of this is to work specifically with organisations to help them leverage their internal talent, create a unifying narrative, and activate value chain support to operationalise strategy into action. Afterall strategy is just intent without implementation.

My experience and passion for circular economy was fostered over years of work for the Ellen Macarthur Foundation, and then further with Pyxera Global, when I focused on the social and environmental justice aspects of this conversation. I have been fortunate work across a wide range of industries, and geographies. Including but not limited to manufacturing, transportation, retail, and agriculture, technology, and logistics. I only see the world now in circles, but more often than not, helping to frame the core principles of the circular economy in the context of economics so to commercialising companies ambition. I am told I am a proven thought leader, and incredibly adept at building strong relationships with stakeholders and working collaboratively to achieve shared goals.

I am a skilled communicator, able to convey complex circular economy concepts in an understandable and relatable manner and has a track record of effectively engaging and motivating teams.