Benjamine D.

Benjamine D. has a diverse work experience in the field of sustainability and ethical sourcing. They currently hold the position of Head of Sustainability and Ethical Sourcing at Universal Store since May 2021. Prior to this, Benjamine worked as a Sustainability Manager - Capital Works at the NSW Department of Education from September 2020 to March 2021. They also served as a Principal Consultant at Connexus Advisory from April 2019 to September 2020. Alongside, they held the position of Head of Sustainability at the University of Technology Sydney from September 2019 to August 2020. Benjamine's career also includes roles such as Sustainability & Environment Manager at Scentre Group from December 2014 to February 2019, Assurance and Advisory roles at Ernst and Young and RSM Bird Cameron from February 2009 to November 2014, Responsible Investment roles at Asset4 / CoreRatings / Inspire Invest from September 2004 to November 2007, and Operational Auditor at ABN AMRO NV, The Netherlands from September 2001 to July 2004.

Benjamine D. completed a Foundation degree in Governance, Finance, Risk & Strategy at the Australian Institute of Company Directors in 2019. That same year, they also earned a Cert in Business Sustainability Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and a Certificate in Advanced Responsible Investment Analysis from PRI Academy. Additionally, they obtained an MSc in Business Economics from the University of Amsterdam between 2002 and 2004.