Our New Fellows
On Purpose is about change. We believe that business can be a driving force for social and environmental good, and that the next generation of leaders must be able to speak the language of both the commercial and social sectors to help tackle the most pressing problems of the future. On Purpose is a one-year leadership development programme for professionals wanting to transition in to social enterprise. We challenge our Associates to become the next generation of social enterprise leaders. Each of our Associates works in two innovative socially or environmentally motivated organisations and takes part in personal and professional development through weekly training, mentoring and coaching with industry leaders. We provide our Associates with the space to learn, develop, experiment, and above all, to change. I am proud to introduce our April 2013 cohort, who complete their programme and become Fellows in March 2014. I have greatly enjoyed our time together, and know that the end of their time at On Purpose marks the beginning of the achievements and the impact they will go on to have in the social enterprise space. If you would like to get in touch with any of the Associates included here, please feel free to contact them directly.
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Tom Rippin CEO, On Purpose February 2014
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Caroline Angus
FĂŠlix Beaulieu
Kat Davis
Emily De Groot
Ruty Geva
Anna Giencke
Anna Markland
Ryan Nell
Vijaya Ravindran
Jim Riddiford
Kathryn Ripley
Robbie Semple
Polly Van Marken
Catherine You
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What’s Inside
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OUR NEW FELLOWS
THE PROGRAMME
TRAINING OVERVIEW
PLACEMENT HOSTS
MEET THE COHORT
WHAT’S INSPIRED US
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The Programme
The On Purpose programme combines two six-month paid placements in innovative purpose-driven organisations with world class training, mentoring and coaching from industry leaders. PRESTIGIOUS WORK PLACEMENTS On Purpose Associates are placed in organisations that are working to create social and / or environmental good in business-like ways.Typically reporting directly to senior management, Associates take responsibility for work streams that are significant to the success of the organisation, while simultaneously benefitting from learning first-hand from organisations that are at the forefront of the social enterprise space.
MENTORING Each Associate engages in fortnightly one-to-one mentoring from top-flight professionals. Largely drawn from the world’s most renowned strategy consulting firms, the mentors provide an independent voice to support and challenge the Associates in the work they undertaken in their placements.
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING Associates participate in over 200 hours of training over the course of the programme, covering commercial skills, social sector knowledge, professional skills and personal development. Our trainers are drawn from top leaders in their respective fields, who stretch the minds of the Associates and build their professional capabilities and personal impact.
EXECUTIVE COACHING During the programme, mentoring is complemented with quarterly executive coaching. This gives the Associates an invaluable opportunity to step back and consider how they can be most impactful as leaders, and to focus on what it will take for them to achieve their longer term career ambitions.
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Training Overview
The training programme not only equips Associates with a wide range of knowledge and skills, it is also a very valuable opportunity for them to network with movers-and-shakers in and around the social enterprise space. The curriculum is designed to provide Associates with a platform that enables them to get up to speed with the range of areas identified as necessary to be effective in the social enterprise space. While getting up to speed with the basic principles, they also develop the ability to ‘ask the right questions’ and, importantly know, where to go to find out more by virtue of building a powerful network. A typical Friday afternoon allows the Associates to benefit from both an external trainer, leading a session on their particular area of expertise, and internal peer-led learning. The topics covered fall in to four themes, described opposite.
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COMMERCIAL BASICS
SOCIAL SECTOR KNOWLEDGE
Understand the basics of business that are important to any organisation.
Explore the social (enterprise) landscape, understand the most important debates, differences and similarities across sectors.
Topics included:
Topics included:
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Finance & Accounting Strategy Legal Forms & Governance Marketing & Branding Organisational Development Business Planning & Performance Management • Change Management • Product Design & Innovation
• Macro & Micro Environmental & Social Systems • Evolution & Models of Social Enterprise • Impact Measurement • Social Finance, Investment & Funding • Social Entrepreneurship & Start-ups • Social Intrapreneurship & CSR • Scaling (including Organic Growth, Partnering, M&A) • Government Policy & Commissioning
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Hone transferable skills to enable one’s professional impact to be realised, and to work effectively with others.
Increase self-awareness and clarify personal and professional goals, develop a better understanding of self and others.
Topics included: • • • • • • • •
Topics included:
Problem Solving Project Management & Productivity Building Networks Influencing Excel Modelling Presentation Skills Communication & Leadership Social Media
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Values Development Goals Feedback Psychometric Types (Team & Individual) • Inspiring Committed Action • Adaptive & Embodied Leadership
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Placement Hosts
By Social Entrepreneurs For Social Entrepreneurs
venues Group Leading Social Care
BIG ISSUE INVEST Big Issue Invest (BII) is a leading social finance intermediary and is part of The Big Issue Group. BII work across the UK providing finance to charities, social enterprises and social ventures from £50k - £1 million.
AVENUES GROUP The Avenues Group’s purpose is to challenge and overcome the disadvantage people face through illness and disability. We pioneer specialist and innovative social care solutions that support individuals and their families facing significant disadvantage as a consequence of living with disability and illness in order that they can live full lives and be involved in their local communities.
www.bigissueinvest.com
www.avenuesgroup.org.uk
BIG SOCIETY CAPITAL Big Society Capital (BSC) is the world’s first social investment wholesaler. Our mission is to build a sustainable UK social investment market, so that frontline social sector organisations have access to affordable and appropriate capital. We do this by investing in social investment finance intermediaries (SIFIs), developing their capacity to provide social sector organisations with access to new, appropriate and affordable sources of finance to increase their social impact and also by acting as a market champion. Emily De Groot at Big Issue Invest
www.bigsocietycapital.com
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BROMLEY BY BOW CENTRE The Bromley by Bow Centre (BBBC) is a community organisation that aims to transform the lives of local residents in one of the most deprived areas of the UK.
DELOITTE SOCIAL INNOVATION PIONEERS Deloitte Social Innovation Pioneers supports socially innovative businesses, providing them with a tailored package of support to help them grow to scale and become investment-ready.
www.bbbc.org.uk
www.deloitte.co.uk/pioneers
CO:HERE Co:here is a new multi-stakeholder mutual that aims to improve public services through the involvement of its members – who are public service staff, users of public services and the wider community – in the process of service design and production. Co:here has emerged out of the Transforming Rehabilitation agenda and is one of three partners of Chalk Ventures, an innovative model for delivering publicly commissioned rehabilitation services in the Kent, Surrey and Sussex counties, born out of a need to reduce re-offending.
EVERYCHILD EveryChild is an international NGO, working with and for children without parental care, mainly through partners overseas plus our own programmes in India, Malawi and Georgia. Our vision is a world where every child enjoys the right to a childhood in a safe and caring family, free from poverty, violence and exploitation. www.everychild.org.uk
www.kentprobation.org
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FIRETAIL Firetail is a consulting firm that works around the world to help ambitious organisations achieve positive social change. Firetail helps its clients develop strategies, create insights and encourage learning so that they make better and smarter choices.
GSMA INTELLIGENCE, MOBILE FOR DEVELOPMENT GSMA Intelligence supports the digital empowerment of people in emerging markets through its Mobile for Development resource. It is a central platform of data, analysis and insight used to inform investment and design decisions for mobile services.
www.firetail.co.uk
www.gsmaintelligence.com/M4D
GRAVITYLIGHT GravityLight has been invented by Therefore, a product design consultancy, to provide a sustainable and affordable lighting solution for the 1.5 billion people without reliable access to electricity. It takes 3 seconds to lift the weight that powers a GravityLight for 30 minutes – which can be used again and again, without relying on sunlight or battery life. GravityLight has the potential to play a huge role in the elimination of hazardous, expensive and unhealthy kerosene lamps.
JUSTGIVING JustGiving was founded to break down the barriers to fundraising, and to use the internet to allow people to raise more for the charities they care about. In the UK the public has used JustGiving to raise a staggering ÂŁ1.5 billion. www.justgiving.com
www.deciwatt.org
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THE SHAFTESBURY PARTNERSHIP The Shaftesbury Partnership is a social business whose mission is to create and inspire trailblazing social reforms that empower communities by tackling disadvantage and generating opportunity. www.shaftesburypartnership.org
Jim Riddiford and Robbie Semple at Student Hubs
STUDENT HUBS Student Hubs aims to inspire students and graduates to connect with social causes and make a real difference in the world around them. This is carried out through ventures as diverse as delivering student volunteering programmes in disadvantaged schools, organising – with the Skoll Centre – the Emerge conference, and operating the Turl Street Kitchen, which serves high-quality and ethically sourced food and drinks in the centre of Oxford.
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE UK Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) is the national membership body for social enterprise – it aims to reduce social inequality and build a fairer society through the support and development of social enterprise: in practice, in policy and in promotion. www.socialenterprise.org.uk
www.studenthubs.org
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Meet The Cohort We’re a diverse cohort. We’ve come from a wide range of backgrounds, often have differing opinions but are all driven by a deep desire to help solve big social and environmental issues. Whilst our individual journeys to On Purpose may have been different, we’ve come to understand the similarities that shape our values and the lenses through which we focus our actions. We’re passionate about social enterprise and believe that, as the space grows, we can contribute to developing solutions to tackle intractable problems. It’s been enormously rewarding to be part of a community who are always keen for an in-depth and candid discussion, and who never fail to bring something insightful to the table. We are positive that each one of us will look back on the last 12 months as a period of invaluable personal and professional development. Above all, On Purpose has been about growth. It has been an incredible privilege to work with our placements, where we’ve learned a great deal while being supported by mentors and coaches who have challenged our thinking and helped us see around the corners. Friday trainings have been a particular highlight and through the exceptional individuals who have led them, combined with the discussion they’ve stimulated among our cohort, we’ve come to appreciate that there is never a single solution to a problem. We’re excited about the future and look forward to finding our own niche and spreading the impact that On Purpose has had on each of us. We hope you enjoy reading through our profiles and if you find a common interest please do get in touch – we’re a chatty lot and love a good discussion, particularly if it comes with a slice of cake!
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caroline.angus@onpurpose.uk.com
Caroline Angus
linkedin.com/in/carolineangus @cfangus
My On Purpose experience has been an incredible opportunity to mix the best of my commercial background and experience of slick corporate systems with inspiring social enterprise and sustainable business models. From starting up an international start-up to developing strategies to help established NGOs improve and sustain their impact, I have learned an incredible amount of new skills and approaches to challenges. I am committed to the fusion of business with social and environmental values and enjoy taking ideas from design to delivery. I look forward to scaling this sector with equally passionate and motivated people.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional Procter & Gamble, UK & Ireland – Market Strategy & Planning Manager (Pampers & Febreze), Customer Business Development Manager (Duracell & Tesco): • Responsible for commercial strategy of Pampers and Febreze, setting national direction for pricing, portfolio, promotions, mix, retailer channels and customer margin • Designed, negotiated and implemented ‘turnaround’ joint business plan for Duracell • Regularly led and organised presentations and workshops: internal and external • Extensive recruitment: interviewing and establishing P&G’s internships for Teach First
GravityLight • Global product trial: identified and built relationships with experienced local partners; designed questionnaire to deliver comprehensive, actionable feedback • Developed communications plan, including: writing and updating website content; successful award entries into Sustainia, Aidex, Sustainable Brands • Responsible for future business development: established strong relationships with potential corporate, NGO, government partners created business plan and investor memorandums Firetail • Worked on a variety of strategy consulting projects for civil society organisations, including IRIN, Young Minds, Bond and the Audience Agency • Through desk research, stakeholder interviews and client workshops, my work involved: market landscape assessments, evaluating the size of the opportunity, competitive environment, business model options, funding options, proposition development, financial scenario modelling, client report and presentation writing
UNICEF, Lao PDR – communications Consultant, during 3 month sabbatical: • Wrote communications materials including ‘human interest stories’ on the impact of donor funding
Wider • ‘Bottom of the Pyramid’ Design & Marketing Knowledge – on-going interest, developed through building GravityLight’s network, events, reading and an 8 week Coursera on ‘Subsistence Marketplaces’. • Budding triathlete
“Caroline joined the team at a crucial stage: the transition from design project to global field trials. She established the independent trial partner base, in parallel she played a key role in the formative stages of the business strategy and managed third party liaison with potential investors and commercial prospects. It was essential for the development team to have general management support and Caroline embraced many facets of the project from progress chasing to product branding, web design, communications and trade marking, with keen intelligence, great willingness and determination to make things happen.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS University of St Andrews International Relations & Modern History MA(Hons) - First Class Focus on Counterterrorism and the history of the Middle East. Dissertation: ‘Can the Success of Counterterrorist efforts ever be measured in “The War on Terror”? ’
JIM FULLALOVE DIRECTOR, THEREFORE
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felix.beaulieu@onpurpose.uk.com
Félix Beaulieu
linkedin.com/in/felixbeaulieu @FelixBeaulieu
Born Parisian, aspiring multicultural and international citizen, I have been working in the social innovation sector since 2009, in front line organisations, consultancies and investments funds. I like to marry business mindset and tangible social outcomes. I thrive in entrepreneurial environments where I can take ownership of a project, coordinate people and zoom into details as well as zoom out to the big strategic picture. I am interested in hearing more about any truly ambitious and genuinely generous project or person.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional Groupe SOS – Chief of Staff for the CEO: • Assisting the CEO, I had an overview on the activities of this 10,000 employees social enterprise group
Big Society Capital • Responsible for coordinating a team of internal and external stakeholders on the design of a new version of BSC’s social outcomes matrix
Corporate Citizenship – CSR consultant: • Social Innovation • Corporate Social Investments
• In addition undertook social impact strategy due diligence of investment proposals and presented the proposals to the Investment Committee
Business in the Community - Project Manager: • Creation of an online social impact measurement tool
GravityLight • Finalisation of the field trial and coordination of its implementation
Wider MakeSense London – Co-founder: • Community based consultancy for social businesses, worked with 50 of them • The franchise has developed to other UK cities
• Designed the business strategy proposal adopted by internal decision makers and investors (including legal, team, financial, business development strategy)
Sorbonne University – Celsa Student Union – President: • Restructured the Union and doubled its activities, revenues and members engagement
• On-going coordination of the venture activities (including business development, partnerships, communication)
Board membership experience
“Félix has boundless entrepreneurial energy. He has good strategic awareness and thinks creatively and proactively. For someone with such entrepreneurial flair he is surprisingly capable in a more structured environment and his breadth of functional knowledge and experience has served him well in defining GravityLight’s strategy, structure and operational model. He is demanding of himself and has been a delight to mentor over the last 6 months.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Imperial College London Business Management MSc Sorbonne University Paris IV, France Communication Strategy & Cross-cultural Management Masters
MATTHEW DE VILLIERS GRAVITYLIGHT PLACEMENT MENTOR
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kat.davis@onpurpose.uk.com
Kat Davis
linkedin.com/in/katsdavis @katcreates
I’m passionate about social innovation and connecting people, organisations and ideas. Through a career spanning architecture, urbanism and community-led design I have come to understand that the most interesting solutions are often found at the boundaries of disciplines. I’m a capable strategic and creative thinker, used to working at a range of scales and developing initiatives from concept design through to delivery. I believe in collaboration and the potential to generate significant social and environmental impact in the space where big businesses and social organisations intersect. I’m excited to meet people that think this too!
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional Co-founded Industri[us], an initiative centred around ‘upcycling’ and ‘placemaking’, whilst working for Fluid architecture and urban design practice: • Co-wrote business case, created branding, led marketing strategy, project managed ‘Festival of Upcycling’ including design of innovative temporary structures and on-site construction • Helped secure Services in Kind totalling £150k from corporate delivery partners
Deloitte Social Innovation Pioneers • Managed the day-to-day running of the programme including project planning, internal and external communications, social media marketing and workshop design and delivery • Coordinated the selection process for Year 2 cohort and recruitment of Deloitte Relationship Teams • Codified programme operations and introduced new administrative processes The Shaftesbury Partnership • Sales pipeline and business development, marketing strategy (including collateral design) and social impact measurement for Social Business Partnership, a brokerage service for corporates who want to generate social value in their supply chains by procuring from social enterprises • Delivered Salesforce training as part of wider strategy to strengthen generation of new ventures and operations of existing ventures • Branding strategy advisory for FranchisingWorks
Soundings – public consultation & urban regeneration: • Designed and delivered community engagement projects, including budget development and management and, cross-partnership working between private, public and voluntary sectors
Wider • Student mentor - Creative Practice for Narrative Environments, University of the Arts London • Extensive volunteering with charities and NGOs in East Africa, Southeast Asia and the UK • Awarded prize by The Cass for best all round work and in recognition of co-founding MA&DE, a student-run society that curates events and lectures
“Kat is a focused and strategic thinker. Her key skill lies in visualising new ways of solving complex challenges or problems and providing a systemised solution. This was clearly shown in the support she provided to the Pioneers programme. In her role of programme coordinator Kat provided greater clarity, structure and process, which led to a better experience for all involved. Kat is outgoing, personable and clearly has a passion for social enterprise. These personal characteristics helped Kat to build and maintain positive relationships across the Pioneers programme and will be an asset for any organisation she connects with in the future.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Sir John Cass School of Architecture, London Metropolitan University Professional Diploma in Architecture DipArch – RIBA part 2 University of Cambridge Architecture BA (Hons) – 2.1 – RIBA part 1
CLAIRE BENCH HEAD OF CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY, DELOITTE
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emily.degroot@onpurpose.uk.com
Emily De Groot
linkedin.com/in/emilydegroot @missdeg
I’m a freelance marketer and doer with expertise in integrated, digital and social media, having worked in some of London’s top agencies such as We Are Social and M&C Saatchi. I’d like to meet people who need this skill set. I enjoy building teams, am passionate about communities and love working on projects where I can build partnerships. I believe corporates and brands have a role to play in doing business a different way and would love to meet CSR, sustainability or innovation folk.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional
Big Issue Invest • Headed up BII Comms and Marketing team • Led the re-design of the website and re-brand • Helped with BII’s first pioneering Corporate Social Venturing programme • Worked closely with the CEO, Heads of Departments and staff across the group, to facilitate interviews, insights, process suggestions, internal comms improvements
• Led campaigns, teams, financial forecasting at lead agencies for brands like Eurostar, adidas, Channel 4, Cancer Research, DCSF/CIO • Expertise in comms and marketing, including digital, social media and PR • Strong team and partnership builder
JustGiving • Marketing manager for Yimby, JustGiving’s crowdfunding community and first innovation • Managed PR for launch of Yimby (during second month) • Developed advocacy programme and Net Promoter Score measurement • Led social media innovation partnership with JustGiving and My News Desk (where pro bono PR support is provided to 10 small charities)
Wider • Helped secure a drinks sponsor for You Me Bum Bum Train 2011 show. It was the Barbican’s fastest selling out show in 2010 • Co-founded and organised a boutique festival FARM Weekender • Launched The Clothes Club as a clothes swapping community to raise money for social enterprise
“Emily brought us great insight, execution and enthusiasm. A real pleasure to work with.” NIGEL KERSHAW CEO, BII & CHAIRMAN, THE BIG ISSUE
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
“Emily has demonstrated outstanding leadership growth in the short time I have worked with her. Work and personal life is an artificial distinction and Emily has dipped into both, to help the other. More important than that, she has been prepared to take a long hard look at herself in order to grow. She has blossomed as a result of this courage and has set herself on a path of continuous personal development. A star.”
Institute of Direct Marketing IDM Diploma Nottingham Trent University Politics BA (Hons) – 2.1
JOHN HANDLEY ON PURPOSE COACH
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ruty.geva@onpurpose.uk.com
Ruty Geva
linkedin.com/in/rutygeva @RutyGeva
I have professional experience in business development, marketing, advertising and PR in the Creative Sector. I’m a highly adaptable leader with international experience. I can work effectively in dynamic environments establishing good working relationships with stakeholders and managing tight deadlines. I love learning new things and want to work in an inspiring organisation that seeks to make real change and believes that business can create social value alongside commercial value. I’m passionate about connecting organisations with opportunities and supporting growing enterprises in their development.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional Bible Lands Museum Jerusalem: • Promoted to Director of Marketing, Advertising and PR within my second year of joining; successfully led and managed large projects such as international PR campaigns, new website development and exhibition openings in this role • Co-coordinated an urban art exhibition in the centre of Jerusalem, leading the Museum for the first time in outdoor activities accessible to the general public
Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) Part of the SEUK Business Team working on project management and business development: • Managed and coordinated projects with corporate partners and social enterprise members, including an impact report, a programme evaluation and finance research report • Developed research proposals and bids aimed at raising awareness and strengthening both SEUK and the social enterprise sector as a whole Deloitte Social Innovation Pioneers Programme Coordinator: • Managed the day-to-day running of the programme including project planning, delivery of key events such as workshops, internal and external communications and social media • Coordinated recruitment of Year 3 cohort • Developed the programme’s Alumni Network strategy
Wider • Student Hubs – mentored a graduate on the Student Hubs graduate scheme • Milbat – consulted an Israeli NGO aimed to help disabled people to cope with daily activities through assistive technology on developing a selffinancing strategy • Stand With Us – volunteered as media coordinator for a bi-national project of students and volunteers in organisations in East Jerusalem and the West Bank
“Ruty was an excellent addition to the SEUK team – unflappable, flexible, able to deal with a wide variety of different stakeholders, and to turn her hand to everything from bid writing to project management and delivery.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
NICK TEMPLE DIRECTOR BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE, SEUK
Tel Aviv University, Israel Organisational Behaviour, MSc
“Ruty has been a fantastic addition to the Pioneers team. She is a credit to herself, to On Purpose and has been an asset to Deloitte. I am proud to have worked alongside Ruty – behind her quiet style is a steely dedication and determination that will ensure success in anything that she does going forward.”
Dissertation: ‘Examining the Compatibility of Management Consulting to Third Sector Social Enterprises’
Tel Aviv University, Israel Recanati Global Business Studies Programmes Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel Communication, Sociology & Anthropology, BA
PHILLIP SCOTT SOCIAL INNOVATION PIONEERS PROGRAMME MANAGER, DELOITTE
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anna.giencke@onpurpose.uk.com
Anna Giencke
linkedin.com/in/annagiencke @AnnaGiencke
Insatiably curious and goal-orientated with an analytical mind excited by: solving problems; doing things more effectively and efficiently; social justice; data; personal and professional development; adventures; and social science. The dream is to work somewhere that excites me, with wonderful people in a collaborative and friendly environment and demonstrated values and behaviours that I align to. An enormous fan of RSA Animate, good food, laughter and tea.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional Deloitte Consulting (Operations): • Helped clients drive major operational changes and solve complex business problems across eight different industries (public health, FMCG, education, technology, pharmaceuticals, Insurance, retail banking, security) • Held a wide range of internal practice development roles alongside client work including organising events and training development
Co:here • Member of a small team of senior management setting up a public sector mutual to compete for future rehabilitative services across Kent, Surrey and Sussex reporting to the CEO. • Key achievements include developing a partner selection criteria and assessment framework, leading on the growth strategy of the mutual and assisting with project management of the project Big Society Capital • Conducted social impact due diligence of potential investments • Designed the social impact monitoring process • Conducted research and analysis on criminal justice and employment sectors to identify opportunities for BSC involvement as both market champion and investor, informing BSC’s 3 year strategy • Played a key role in releasing BSC’s updated outcomes matrix
Wider Global Xchange VSO & British Council Youth Volunteer Programme: • Participated in a six month volunteering programme with eight youths from the UK and nine from Egypt from diverse backgrounds, working together to improve two communities in Egypt and the UK whilst living with local families • Achievements include organising group volunteering days, planning and facilitating educational days on global citizenship as well as volunteering full time for two local NGOs in Egypt and the Youth Service in Hounslow
“Anna’s mind blends the creative thinking of a contemporary artist with the intellectual rigour of a management consultant. She is loyal, genuine, and committed, and someone that brings great fun and energy to whatever environment she is in.” ROBBIE SEMPLE
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS BPP CIMA Level 1 qualified
“Anna is always thoughtful, undeniably intelligent, and humble. I feel privileged to have shared this year with her.” CATHERINE YOU
BCS Foundation Certificate Project Management University of Oxford Modern Japanese Studies, MSc
“Anna has strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. She is warm and has a positive attitude which reflects onto those around her. Anna is an inquisitive and intelligent person, dedicated to anything she takes on.” RUTY GEVA
University of Birmingham International Studies with French, BA Sciences Po Paris, International Program Diploma
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anna.markland@onpurpose.uk.com
Anna Markland
linkedin.com/in/annamarkland
Before On Purpose, I enjoyed working in management consulting. I wanted to apply the creative problem solving and insight into different companies that I had gained to the social enterprise space. I am excited by my opportunity to help shape this promising sector. I would want my next step to be either with an organisation which combines social purpose with a robust business model (particularly one concentrating on young people) or an intermediary / incubator supporting social businesses in developing and scaling. I love learning new things (this year, it’s Japanese!) so would be keen to meet anyone with innovative ideas.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional Ernst & Young (EY):
Avenues Group • Led a project to design & implement an Impact Measurement Framework for the Group. This involved: (1) consulting stakeholders to construct a Theory of Change, (2) working with pilot services to agree measures, (3) overseeing the roll-out, and (4) establishing a Steering Group to ensure sustainability
• At EY I worked primarily with Health Sector clients • My most stretching role was managing a team of three people on a cost reduction project for a Bedfordshire Trust • I performed financial modelling for West Leicestershire CCG to feed into their community hospital strategy, wrote sections for the Barts Health Outline Business Case and conducted research to inform the Integrated Health Health & Social Care Strategy for NEL
• Worked with the CEO to write a five year Business Strategy
Bromley By Bow Centre • Coordinated a research project funded by Public Health England, looking into successful publicprivate partnerships and the effectiveness of a holistic care model
Wider Oxfizz: • Since 2010 I have volunteered with Oxfizz, a social enterprise focusing on university skills for young people. A particular highlight has been working with them on their social media strategy
• Researched and pulled together a bid for Macmillan Cancer Support to fund a new social prescribing service for cancer survivors
ThinkForward: • I was a Mentor for Thinkforward, a charity supporting young people at risk of becoming NEET
• Co-designed and wrote the Centre’s 2012/13 impact report
“Anna is task focused, intelligent and committed to delivering high quality outcomes. She is very good at seeing through to the heart of a problem and identifying and delivering an innovative solution. More than that she is sensitive to the dynamics of the organisation in which she is working and adjusting her approach to ensure that she makes the very most of the opportunities available. On top of all that she is a great colleague with whom to work and fun company.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS CIMA Foundation Course Business Accounting University of Cambridge Economics BA (Hons) – First Class Dissertation: Social Capital & Crime in the UK
MIKE VENABLES AVENUES GROUP PLACEMENT MENTOR
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ryan.nell@onpurpose.uk.com
Ryan Nell
linkedin.com/in/ryannell @ryannell
I want to lead through harnessing the power of education, storytelling and innovation for good. I passionately believe we must create a world in which social and financial returns are inextricably linked. As consumerism reaches new heights, it has become imperative that we find alternative models and show that they can succeed. I am fiercely optimistic about our capacity for reinvention. I am looking to collaborate with people who share my passion, drive, curiosity and playfulness – in an organisation with the scale or ambition to have a large impact. If this appeals, I can’t wait to hear from you!
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional Senior marketer with 8 years’ international experience: • Lead agency relationships with blue-chip clients including Ford, ExxonMobil, Unilever, Kraft, Samsung and GSK • Managed teams of 6, leading financial forecasting and strategic planning • Managed large budget overseas productions including a £2m film production for BlackBerry
JustGiving • Launched yimby.com – a new crowdfunding platform for social good • Designed and lead marketing and comms strategy and implementation for the fledgling brand • Partnered with an agency to produce compelling video content for the launch • Worked with local government and other partners to pilot the formation of a crowdfunding collective .
Digital native: • Digital ambassador at Ogilvy • Digital lead on a ‘Cannes Gold’ awarded Samsung campaign
Avenues Group • Lead a change group with a broad remit to examine organisational culture • Presented a report of transformation recommendations • Conceived and launched a new staff engagement channel to provide direct access to the CEO • Managed roll out of social impact reporting across the Group
Wider • Documentary photographer: wrote, directed and produced 4 short films on the founder of Champion (the social enterprise ad agency); currently producing participatory project on learning disabilities • Multilingual and well travelled: fluent Chinese speaker; good French and Spanish; lived, worked and studied in China and Taiwan; travelled solo overland from Mexico to Argentina
“Ryan joined a small, cross-functional startup team at JustGiving and threw himself enthusiastically into the world of crowdfunding as marketing lead for Yimby.com. During his placement he was responsible for acquiring early adopters, nurturing them in running crowdfunding projects, leading trial programmes with local government and developing and delivering our new brand identity (in fact, Ryan came up with the name Yimby!). Ultimately Ryan helped guide Yimby from early-stage beta to public launch. Ryan’s passion, energy and commitment were of immense value to the team and I know that he will be a huge success in whatever he turns his hand to next.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS University of Arts London Photojournalism & Documentary Photography, MA (in progress) National Taiwan Normal University Advanced Chinese Studies, 1 year scholarship 85% GPA
University of Leeds Modern Chinese Studies BA (Hons), 2:1 High Mandarin proficiency and deep understanding of the political, socio-economic and cultural context of China.
ZARINE KHARAS CEO, JUSTGIVING
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vijaya.ravindran@onpurpose.uk.com
Vijaya Ravindran
www.linkedin.com/in/vijayaravindran @VijayaRavindran
In the past I have worked as a technology consultant with major firms such as Tata and Oracle and with start-ups. During my MBA, I became really interested in the concept of businesses that create social value alongside commercial value. This quest led me to On Purpose where I have gained invaluable first-hand experience of working with such organisations. I am passionate about understanding how we learn and would love to work at the crossover of innovative learning methods and technology as I believe it can be a driver of social and behavioural change in our current education systems.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional Corporate: • Conceptualised and led implementation of new features for GE’s knowledge management platform • Headed cross-functional team in developing top five Japanese bank’s first mobile banking solution
GSMA Intelligence, Mobile for Development • Led research report on emerging innovative funding models that could address funding gap for early stage mobile based businesses in emerging markets • Developed monitoring and evaluation framework to track the activities and outcomes of MDI • Initiated, designed and piloted a tool to collect and review team feedback regularly to inform improvements in team working
Start-ups: • Developed and launched first-of-its-kind service in Philadelphia that enabled patients to book doctor appointments online and via smart phone • Worked with an ed-tech start-up in evaluating and building strategic partnerships
Big Issue Invest • Led Salesforce strategy to integrate business activities and processes and drive efficiency across the business • Evaluated and recommended potential impact measurement approaches for clients in the investment portfolio working with the Deputy CEO • Conducted landscape analysis of UK Social Enterprise sector in collaboration with Experian • Evaluated potential investments, conducted due diligence and drafted investment proposals for Investment Committee
Wider • Nominated for Odgers Prize at Cranfield School of Management awarded to students who show potential for a highly successful career in management • Won GE Superior Performance award for outstanding client service • Designed curriculum and taught English to students of Victoria Memorial School for the Blind, Mumbai
“ Vijaya did a fantastic job leading the Salesforce project and supporting the Experian data methodology. She was an asset to Big Issue Invest during her time here. She has excellent communication skills, is very organised and can work independently and proactively. She has been helpful to the whole team, often offering assistance and has good relationships with our staff and our external partners. She can effectively manage multiple projects with various stakeholders while providing a strategic and technical framework. We’ll really miss her and wish her all the best for the future! ”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Six Sigma Green Belt Certified Cranfield School of Management Business Administration, MBA Electives: Implementing Change, Managing Ethical Dimensions of Organisations.
National Institute of Technology, Calicut, India Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BTech
NIGEL KERSHAW CEO, BII & CHAIRMAN, THE BIG ISSUE
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jim.riddiford@onpurpose.uk.com
Jim Riddiford
linkedin.com/in/jimriddiford @jlriddiford
My attraction to social enterprise stems from a belief that although the world is messy, disjointed and unjust, it is changeable. I am fascinated by how things work and fit together, whether these are personal relationships, organisational structures, or social dynamics. I believe that social enterprise offers us the best opportunity to change the status quo and collectively tackle complex and deep-rooted problems. I am interested in opportunities which will allow me a large degree of responsibility over an early-stage social business which shares my values of trust, collaboration, and ambition to create something of genuine use to society.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional My previous role was in the commercial department of Aegis, a risk management company, where:
Student Hubs • Developed strategy, business plan and supporting processes for external development and expansion of Student Hubs’s graduate leadership scheme, including all commercial and legal requirements • Designed and delivered a training syllabus for graduates, and provided mentoring to staff • Provided internal consultancy and support on process development, particularly around project management
• I was the lead writer and planner for a successful US Government project bid worth over $70m p.a. • I managed a project and team to recruit, train and deploy over 2,000 personnel to Iraq in 90 days • I created processes to streamline communication and improve efficiency
EveryChild • Managed a critical organisational change project which involved transitioning EveryChild’s funders, assets, and capability to another organisation (Family for Every Child), which was established by EveryChild to provide greater impact in supporting its beneficiaries • Increased the frequency and quality of project communication to all staff members • Managed the US registration of Family for EveryChild
Wider In my spare time, I am: • A keen runner, and finished in the top 25% of the Trans Aq Ultramarathon (6 marathons in 6 days through SW France) • A School Governor at Harris Academy Peckham • A volunteer with my local community group (Peckham Vision), working on developing a new community centre for Peckham
“Jim brought a fresh perspective and enthusiasm to Student Hubs, and threw himself into the challenge of refreshing and developing our graduate scheme. He was a pleasure to work with, and his calmness, attention to detail, and flexibility were greatly appreciated.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS King’s College London Geopolitics, Territory and Security, MA
ADAM O’BOYLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, HUB VENTURES
“Jim is analytical, deep-thinking and reflective, with a real curiosity about the world around him and determination to make his mark in social enterprise. He has worked hard and has learned to trust his intuition more, which he has put to good use in both of his placements.”
Dissertation on limits and effects of state sovereignty, governance and jurisdiction over the internet.
University of Oxford Classics BA (Hons) – 2.1
NEIL TOMALIN ON PURPOSE COACH
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kathryn.ripley@onpurpose.uk.com
Kathryn Ripley
linkedin.com/in/kathrynripley
My background is in professional publishing, mainly in project management, but most recently I worked as a commercial manager for Thomson Reuters. After an enjoyable 18 years (!) of working life, I decided the time was ripe to focus on something that had a distinctly positive impact. I’m now pursuing a long-held passion for International Development. I recently completed a Masters at the LSE, and have gained valuable experience in the sector through the On Purpose programme. I’d like to use my project and general management skills in an organisation focused on empowering the underprivileged to live fulfilling lives.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional • Instigated a project to streamline production processes saving over £400k in the first 3 years and reducing production timeframes by 25%
EveryChild EveryChild is expanding from a UK-based charity to a global network of national organisations. As Transition Project Manager: • I initiated the project to implement this transition • Conducted detailed planning, including financial planning • Put in place new governance and communications processes • Introduced a matrix structure across the organisation • Created new trustee and senior management reporting mechanisms
• Implemented a new development method for managing the company’s largest programme of work, including new roles, and a new board structure • Researched customer needs to come up with a new application for the Banking and Finance sector
Wider • Facilitated a strategy discussion with the trustees of Amazing Children Uganda to refocus their activities to maximise impact
GSMA Intelligence, Mobile for Development GSMA Intelligence supports the digital empowerment of people in emerging markets through its Mobile for Development resource. As Programme Manager: • I was responsible for donor reporting • Performed general programme management tasks • Contributed to the team’s research
• Investigated how Barefoot Power Uganda could enhance their micro-entrepreneurship program. This involved doing primary research in Uganda • Researched and presented to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on governance issues in public procurement in Africa
“Although I had a reasonably clear sense of the project management approach we needed, I still had to convince senior management and the board of our requirements. On Purpose provided a low cost / low risk way to trial the approach; what really made it come to life was Kathryn’s can-do attitude and approach to working with staff across the organisation. The need for a role in the long term was quickly proven; Kathryn was able to turn our high level plans into something with much greater clarity and ownership in a remarkably short timeframe.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Prince2 Project Management Qualification London School of Economics Development Management MSc Bradford University Archaeology BSc (Hons)
IAN HANHAM DIRECTOR CORPORATE RESOURCES, EVERYCHILD
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robbie.semple@onpurpose.uk.com
Robbie Semple
linkedin.com/in/robbiesemple @robbiesemple
Chartered HR professional with operations and project management experience in a range of companies, from a small Liberian newspaper to Rolls-Royce. I am passionate about change and sustainability, and have an interest in how better approaches to organisation and people management bring about improved financial and social outcomes. I am looking to work in a people focused or operational role with innovative and ambitious social enterprises, building sustainable and scalable organisations for the 21st century.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional
Bromley by Bow Centre
Rolls Royce: • Redesigned the organisational structure for RollsRoyce’s Global Finance Service Centre, including strategy definition, job design, grading and implementation • Led a bilingual team of 8 HR professionals, increasing efficiency by 42% and team engagement by 14% over 12 months • Undertook a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project, realising annual savings of $115,000 in the recruitment and on-boarding process
• Created and commenced implementation of a three year people strategy for the Centre, which employs 120 people
Wider • Managed a team of 12 volunteer teachers, delivering 2,400 hours of classroom support in rural West Bengal. I also implemented an IT training programme for teachers • Developed and coordinated an emergency campaign for the PLUS group, that resulted in the halting of 3 unjust refugee deportations in Ireland • Represented Ireland at the European Youth Parliament
• Set up the new organisation, creating legal structures & governance, branding and website & financial model
• Devised strategy and financial model for the Centre to franchise, securing £20k funding for a pilot study
Student Hubs • Researched and created strategy for a new, graduate facing organisation within Student Hubs
• Ran Student Hubs’ graduate scheme, accountable for jobs, housing and structured training scheme for 20 graduates
“Robbie has had an immensely positive impact at Student Hubs, setting up our graduate facing organisation. His strategic thinking has been a real asset in refining and testing our value proposition and positioning of the new organisation. His operational experience has ensured things have gotten done, and we have built robust processes and metrics into our day to day work. Robbie brings huge energy to the work he does. Our whole team has enjoyed working with him, and he has used this to build momentum around his work, invite others in and affect positive change within Student Hubs.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS Chartered Institute of Personnel Development London School of Economics Organisational & Social Psychology MSc – Distinction Trinity College, Dublin Economics and Psychology BA – 2.1
SARA FERNANDEZ CEO, STUDENT HUBS
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polly.vanmarken@onpurpose.uk.com
Polly Van Marken
linkedin.com/in/pollyvanmarken @PollyVanMarken
As a consultant I was fortunate to work on projects ranging from strategic service design through to change management and impact reporting. My On Purpose year saw me apply these skills in a new sector that truly motivates and excites me, and I am looking forward to continuing to work within this field, drawing on the expertise I’ve built. My aim is to work in a social enterprise aspiring to become a sector leader through the development of slick solutions, best-practice operations and an increased capacity to deliver social good. I love to drive projects forward, problem solve and create inspiring team environments.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional Accenture: • Awarded two secondments to Accenture Development Partnerships, only open to the highest performing employees • Delivered key recommendations to re-design Government services in Kenya • Was the first Analyst at Accenture Development Partnerships to win a contract with a new client • Won the annual client award for ‘creating the most impact’
The Shaftesbury Partnership • Social Business Partnership: developed robust operations to underpin the venture; brokered the first contract for between Johnson & Johnson and a social enterprise • Retirement Transition Initiative: developed programme design through research, focus groups, developing partnerships and designing prototypes • Strategic planning: proactively introduced and delivered a strategy away day to increase staff engagement in business planning Co:here • Created the Business Plan for the mutual, engaging stakeholders from across the wider Joint Venture bidding to deliver probation services • Designed and ran workshops to define the vision, mission and strategic objectives of the mutual • Developed a membership strategy using coproduction workshops across all three membership groups – staff, service users and the community • Managed the impact assessment work-stream
Wider Laikipia Community Healthcare: • Worked with a foundation to develop a set of recommendations for a community in Northern Kenya to improve healthcare and education Graduates in Partnership: • Led a team of graduates to develop a mentoring network across London aimed at increasing opportunities and raising aspirations in young people
“Polly has been a real pleasure to have as part of the Shaftesbury Partnership team. Her positive attitude, attention to detail and strategic mind helped bring significant shape to a pioneering piece of work. Polly is equally proficient at stress testing ideas, presenting to Partners and in client facing environments where understanding is needed. As a result of her specific input we have been able to progress a project that is at the centre of policy makers looking at retirement planning across the UK. We wish Polly every success in the future being convinced that she will be a real asset to those she works with.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS London School of Economics Development Studies MSc – Merit With emphasis on NGO management and dissertation on structuring Microfinance programmes for maximum impact.
University of Warwick History & Politics BA Hons – 2.1
PAUL GUTTERIDGE COO, THE SHAFTESBURY PARTNERSHIP
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catherine.you@onpurpose.uk.com
Catherine You
linkedin.com/in/catherinejyou @CatherineJYou
My background is in technology consulting, but I have also researched armed conflicts and worked in a community of people with learning disabilities. I moved to London to learn everything I can about embedding social solutions within a sustainable business model. I have come to realise that smart analysis, strategic thinking and innovation are no less critical in achieving social missions than they are in achieving commercial ones. I want to use my analytic and strategic thinking in a growing and ambitious organisation. I’m particularly excited by ethical supply chains and all things technology.
PREVIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS
PLACEMENT SUMMARIES
Professional Ernst & Young (EY): • Worked in the IT Risk Advisory team where I managed Data Analytics projects and was responsible for evaluating the integrity of data stored in IT systems • Worked with clients in Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and IT
Firetail • Consulting projects included research and strategy development for a UK health charity, where I reviewed and evaluated their external environment and future trends which could impact their business • Worked on measurement, learning and evaluation planning and implementation with international development organisations with agriculture projects in Myanmar, Nigeria and Kenya as part of the Agricultural, Learning and Impacts Network initiative
Project Ploughshares: • Project Ploughshares is a Canadian nongovernmental organisation that works to advance policies to prevent armed violence and build peace. I co-authored Project Ploughshares’ annual Armed Conflict Report
Social Enterprise UK (SEUK) • Ran a workshop for social enterprises, giving an overview of how changes in the sector could impact their business • Raised awareness in the social enterprise sector on how Local Enterprise Partnerships could bring both significant funding and business support opportunities in the UK through EU structural funds • Supported the membership team in projects to grow and support SEUK membership base
Wider • L’Arche is an international organisation of communities cantered around people who have learning disabilities. I lived in a L’Arche home as a community assistant • I am a classically trained singer. I’ve sung in opera productions and with choirs. My opera-singingtelegram business brought musical messages to people for special occasions
“ Catherine applied professionalism from her past experience successfully to a new field. She mastered an understanding of complex technical evaluation principles and conceptualized how to measure the impact of a major initiative to reduce poverty in Myanmar. She turned progress on combatting a parasitic weed in Nigeria and Kenya, into a platform for multiple research teams to build their strengths and address weaknesses in tangible ways to improve their impact. Most of all I was inspired by a charming, energetic and smart team player. It was a pleasure to be around her, she was organised, thoughtful and made our work fun.”
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS University of Waterloo, Canada Bachelor of Mathematics, Honours Combinatorics & Optimisation, Minor in Pure Mathematics University of Waterloo, Canada Diploma in Peace & Conflict Studies Conference Presentation: Sengupta, P. & You, C. “Small Arms and Light Weapons Governance - Global and Regional Frameworks.” Mapping the Global Dimensions of Policy 3. McMaster University.
DR YVONNE PINTO DIRECTOR OF ALINE INITIATIVE, FIRETAIL
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Cover image: Circle 10-8-7 by Takesada Matsutani, 2010.