Elise Sormani

Clients : Unesco, The Rock Group, Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya, Wolters Kluwer, Jellyfishhh, Blue North Consulting

5000 bags sold - 7K followers on FB & Instagram - 1 employee, various interns, 10 seamstresses in disadvantaged communities, a full network of local suppliers and craftmen MISSION: - Created the brand from A to Z: design, production, sales, communication, branding & marketing, e-commerce, financial reporting and taxes - Managed, controlled and embodied the ethical vision and commitments of the company: production in the townships, local purchases, circular economy,involvement with NGOs, re-use of offcuts, incorporation of eco-friendly raw materials, etc. - Monitored performance and growth

ICLEI is the world’s leading network of over 1,000 cities, towns and metropolises committed to building a sustainable future. By helping our Members to make their cities sustainable, low-carbon, resilient, biodiverse, resource-efficient, healthy and happy, with a green economy and smart infrastructure, we impact over 20% of the global population. MISSION - Revision of the company business model and membership programs - Development of partnership opportunities - Overseeing and reviewing external communications, branding and marketing strategies and products.