Claudia Garuti

Responsible for coordinating the expansion of the network of social entrepreneurs in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

- Developed a strategic business plan for the expansion of an organic agricultural venture, as part of Momentum Project, BBVA’s newly established Social Investment Fund and CSR Programme - Conducted finance, operations and marketing analyses and formalized 5-year implementation objectives and financial forecast plans which were presented to the client and potential investors to raise necessary capital of €250K

- Developed and managed key arts projects for the corporate and private sector to deliver objectives of their corporate social responsibility and brand awareness - Appointed to design and manage Prix Pictet, a strategic CSR project for the Swiss private bank Pictet & Cie and the first global photography prize dedicated to sustainability.

- Coordinated the development, launch and management of a new intranet incl. managing London , UK the £500K budget; The project won the Communication Business Award for Best Intranet 2008 - Promoted the acceptance of the new communication tool across the 11 regional offices; provided logistical support to the team and suppliers.

- Managed and coordinated advertising sales and production with New York and Berlin offices, Frieze magazine and Frieze Art Fair Yearbook, working in a competitive environment as Account Manager for Western Europe and Australasia

Co-Funder and Director External Relations, Design & Innovation Club/ Director Social Entrepreneurship, Net Impact Club/ Art Director, ESADE Innovation Summit