CHANDANA DAS
Newcastle upon Tyne,Nothumbria
Summary
Innovative Innovation Manager with knack for driving projects from concept to successful implementation. Known for developing strategies that streamline operations and boost productivity. Delivered impactful change in various organisations, leading to enhanced team performance and increased market competitiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Sustainability and Innovation manager
Veolia UK
London
01.2022 - 03.2025
- Introduced 2 unique sustainability services and achieved business growth and renewed contracts worth ~£575,000.
- Secured funding from 7 commercial customers for sustainability projects. (Few PR links below)
- Developed and conducted 40+ training programmes designed to enhance employees' creative capabilities.
- Built relationships with key industry players which resulted in valuable partnerships for co-innovation projects.
- Established performance metrics that reflected the effectiveness of implemented innovations.
- Worked closely with leadership teams to align innovation strategies with overall business objectives.
Social Innovation Manager
Veolia Environmental Services
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Lead open innovation projects with startups to increase their market presence with new value propositions.
- Generated sales ~ €300,000 for the company through a carbon capture project and Bio-CNG project.
- Responsible for client relationship management and cross-functional team coordination for sales processes.
- Delivered 100% project outcomes; developed M&E frameworks, operational models, start-up selection parameters, and refined existing revenue models for start-ups.
- Responsible for the end-to-end delivery of project validation reports to clients and the investment committees.
- Built an ethical and transparent supply chain for sourcing raw materials for plastic recycling and bio-fuel projects.
Global Focal Point
UNITED NATIONS MAJOR GROUP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Integrated policy briefs within the Ministry of Urban Development (India) after a successful evaluation project on inclusive economy in 32 cities of India
- Accomplished the greater integration and acknowledgment of children and youth in the negotiations of New Urban Agenda and the review of the UN-SDGs
- Drafted reports and policy briefs on youth's inclusion in urban development
Manager - National Program
YOUTH FOR UNITY & VOLUNTARY ACTION
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: ECOSOC accredited
- ECOSOC accredited
Project Coordinator
SOCIETY FOR ALL ROUND DEVELOPMENT
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Led projects in 10 cities of India on inclusive urban planning with participatory approach
- Incubated startups and increased an average of 30% revenue in 3 years
- Raised 1.5 million EUR grant in 3 years from donors such as Ford Foundation, Misereor, and others
- Launched the demo of 12 model schools under Plan International project and integrated the learning in the Government's training modules
- Raised grants of 70,000 EUR and supported in the multi-dimensional development of rural primary schools in India
Education
MSc - Urban Management and Development
ERASMUS ROTTERDAM UNIVERSITY
Rotterdam 09.2017 - 08.2018
Certificate course - Business Growth Strategy
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Skills
- Agile Project Management
- Stakeholder Mapping
- Innovative Design Thinking
- Scalability evaluation
- Innovation scouting
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Assamese
Native
Bengali
Fluent
Press releases of projects implemented
- https://www.circularonline.co.uk/news/veolia-project-recycles-harrods-plastic-bags-into-benches-for-staff/
- https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/veolia-creates-recycled-fa-cup-merchandise-for-youth-clubs/
- https://www.gardencentreretail.com/veolia-and-miracle-gro-launch-innovative-recycling-scheme-for-plastic-compost-bags-in-garden-centres/
- https://www.veolia.co.uk/insights/insights/circular-fashion-mcarthurglen
Timeline
Sustainability and Innovation manager
Veolia UK
01.2022 - 03.2025
Social Innovation Manager
Veolia Environmental Services
01.2019 - 12.2021
Global Focal Point
UNITED NATIONS MAJOR GROUP FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
01.2018 - 01.2019
MSc - Urban Management and Development
ERASMUS ROTTERDAM UNIVERSITY
09.2017 - 08.2018
Manager - National Program
YOUTH FOR UNITY & VOLUNTARY ACTION
01.2016 - 01.2017
Project Coordinator
SOCIETY FOR ALL ROUND DEVELOPMENT
01.2012 - 01.2016
Certificate course - Business Growth Strategy
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
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