Chief Sustainability Officer

Are you a sustainability leader with a proven track record in advancing global sustainability initiatives and driving impactful change in the fashion industry?

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The Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) is seeking an exceptional Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) to join its Leadership Team. This is a unique opportunity to shape the fashion industry's future by leading thought leadership initiatives and impact-driven programs that foster sustainable transformation.

About Global Fashion Agenda

FA is a non-profit organization committed to driving industry collaboration and action to create a Net Positive fashion industry. Through a set of solution provider tolls including its convening power, thought leadership publications, and impactful programs, GFA mobilizes, inspires, advocates and educates all stakeholders across the global fashion ecosystem.

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The Role

As CSO, you will help steer the Agenda with groundbreaking research publications and new transformative initiatives as well as lead current collective actions with Impact Programmes, guiding the Impact team and initiatives such as the GCFP (Global Circular Fashion Partnership), the Renewable Energy Initiative, Gender Pay Gap, and the Fashion CEO Agenda, GFA Monitor. Working closely with the CEO and the COO, as well as cooperating with the rest of the GFA Team and eco-system, you'll spearhead the development and implementation of GFA's sustainability strategy and action. Your leadership will be pivotal in developing partnerships, securing funding, and fostering collaboration to address systemic challenges in the global fashion value chain.

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Your Impact

• Lead the execution of GFA’s sustainability vision by translating it into actionable targets and measurable outcomes.

• Develop and oversee impact programs focused on key issues, including renewable energy, circularity, and living wages.

• Foster high-level multi-stakeholder partnerships, seeking grants for impact programs, research publications and overseeing good governance and financial administration.

• Serve as a spokesperson for GFA, representing its mission in global forums.

• Inspire, elevate and successfully manage diverse teams encouraging a trustworthy environment across departments and the GFA’s eco-system.

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What You Will Bring

• A minimum of 10 years in leadership roles, with significant experience driving sustainability actions in the fashion industry.

• A deep understanding of social and environmental sustainability challenges with the ambition to accelerate the sustainability agenda in fashion and measure impact.

• Proven expertise in systemic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and program development.

• Financial acumen and experience in seeking grants for global initiatives.

• Proven ability to foster a collaborative and high-performing culture within remote,
  multicultural teams.

• Strong interpersonal skills, paired with a “Yes We Can” attitude.

• Fluency in English is a must, both written and spoken.

• Being based in Copenhagen (or close to one of the European fashion hubs).

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We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not meet all the requirements listed, we still encourage you to speak to us about this opportunity.

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This is a career-defining opportunity to drive the fashion industry’s transformation toward greater sustainability. If you are ready to bring your passion and expertise to this transformative role, apply now to join the GFA’s journey towards a Net Positive future.

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Acre is supporting the GFA in the hiring process for this position. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please get in touch with Jacopo Cesari at jacopo.cesari@acre.com. When contacting us, please mention the job title of the ad you applied for and attach an English CV or a link to your LinkedIn profile page. Please note that only applications directly through our website/LinkedIn will be considered.