Nick Virr
Director Founder @Changemaker International Global
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WORK HISTORY
Director Founder @Changemaker International Global
GB
Founder and director.Nick’s works at the intersection where people, the environment and the economy meet: where positive impact can simultaneously improve people’s lives, biodiversity and climate change outcomes. Leadership roles at BRAC and Renewable World helped grow and tune his understanding of and commitment to, sustainable development.A seasoned professional in international development with 35+ years building enterprises, designing, financing and running projects and programmes, public-private-partnerships and the supporting strategy development, innovations and human capital development. Although broad, his experience is richest within sustainable rural livelihoods, off-grid renewable energy, technology transfer and adoption and value chain development especially in coffee, clean energy and WaSH. 20 years launching and growing technology businesses in Australia and internationally
EDUCATION
University of Leeds
Master of Science (MSc), Sustainability Studies (Environment and Development)
University of Leeds
BA International Development and East Asian Studies, International Development, sustainability and East Asian area studies
SKILLS
ABOUT NICK VIRR
I am an energetic, friendly and innovative professional with a proven track record of developing sustainable business and financial models and value chains. Combining private sector acumen and international development experience, I excel in designing and delivering sustainable development outcomes across various sectors. My strongest skills lie at the intersection of climate change, renewable energy, and agriculture. With over 25 years of successful international business development and management experience in Australia, the Middle East, the UK, and the USA, I have also dedicated 13 years to international development, including earning an MSc in Sustainability. I have led development programs in Ethiopia, Papua New Guinea, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Nepal, and Bangladesh, and designed and raised a range of different capital types for initiatives in East & West Africa and South & Southeast Asia. My focus areas include sustainability, renewable energy, agriculture, value chain development, and last-mile delivery. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered greater sustainability, innovation, organizational efficiency, and effectiveness, fostering growth and scale. This significant experience enables me to assist organisations in improving their efficiency, quality, and sustainability, leading to growth, capital acquisition, and greater impact.
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