Christina Downend
Head of Responsible Sourcing & Quality @Dunelm
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Responsible Sourcing & Quality @Dunelm
Leading the responsible sourcing of our products across Dunelm by leading the sustainability, ethical, packaging and quality & compliance teams.
EDUCATION
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Women in Leadership programme
University of Bath
Master of Science (MS), Integrated Environmental Management
Newcastle University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science
Newcastle University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Environmental Science
University of Exeter
Masterclass, Circular Economy
SKILLS
ABOUT CHRISTINA DOWNEND
Experienced corporate sustainability & responsible sourcing leader and change maker. Passionate about embedding sustainability into business decision-making, using my long experience coupled with my visionary and affiliative leadership style. Able and experienced in working across multiple sectors and cultures. Experienced in strategic development and operational management with highly effective skills in written and verbal communication and advocacy. Proficient at working in teams as well as on own-initiative. Specialist in climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy, having delivered Tesco\'s science-based carbon reduction targets and associated RE100 strategy. Having a technical background helps me to understand the practicalities of delivering strategies that are transformative and future-proof. Specialties: Climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy developmentEnvironmental sustainability of food systems focusing on regenerative agriculture, water management and biodiversity. Strategy development and campaigns design (including public advocacy).Board advisor.
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