Geoff Trotter
Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer at Regennabis- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Geoff possesses the rare leadership ability to truly bring people together around a common goal. He is a supportive and involved manager and mentor who tackles problems head-on, and seeks to find solutions through collaborative and forward-thinking approaches. Aside from a brilliant mind and true commitment to making the world a better place, Geoff's diplomacy and warmth enable him to forge powerful relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as with external partners and clients. I enjoyed every moment of working with Geoff, and hope to have the chance again in the future.
LinkedIn User
Geoff possesses the rare leadership ability to truly bring people together around a common goal. He is a supportive and involved manager and mentor who tackles problems head-on, and seeks to find solutions through collaborative and forward-thinking approaches. Aside from a brilliant mind and true commitment to making the world a better place, Geoff's diplomacy and warmth enable him to forge powerful relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as with external partners and clients. I enjoyed every moment of working with Geoff, and hope to have the chance again in the future.
LinkedIn User
Geoff possesses the rare leadership ability to truly bring people together around a common goal. He is a supportive and involved manager and mentor who tackles problems head-on, and seeks to find solutions through collaborative and forward-thinking approaches. Aside from a brilliant mind and true commitment to making the world a better place, Geoff's diplomacy and warmth enable him to forge powerful relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as with external partners and clients. I enjoyed every moment of working with Geoff, and hope to have the chance again in the future.
LinkedIn User
Geoff possesses the rare leadership ability to truly bring people together around a common goal. He is a supportive and involved manager and mentor who tackles problems head-on, and seeks to find solutions through collaborative and forward-thinking approaches. Aside from a brilliant mind and true commitment to making the world a better place, Geoff's diplomacy and warmth enable him to forge powerful relationships at all levels of the organization, as well as with external partners and clients. I enjoyed every moment of working with Geoff, and hope to have the chance again in the future.
Experience
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Regennabis
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder / Chief Executive Officer
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Co-Founder / Chief Growth Officer
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Feb 2020 - Present
At Regennabis, we believe that there is a need to create a disruptive and innovative community driven by exponential actions – in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - to deliver both increased brand value and at the same time, provide solutions to many of the world’s biggest challenges. We aim to democratize the opportunity for “Regenerative Growth for ALL” - to lead, learn, connect and innovate breakthrough solutions around humanity’s greatest challenges - and deliver… Show more At Regennabis, we believe that there is a need to create a disruptive and innovative community driven by exponential actions – in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - to deliver both increased brand value and at the same time, provide solutions to many of the world’s biggest challenges. We aim to democratize the opportunity for “Regenerative Growth for ALL” - to lead, learn, connect and innovate breakthrough solutions around humanity’s greatest challenges - and deliver “Impact Alpha” for ALL stakeholders.
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Regenerative Business Live
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United States
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Events Services
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Co-Founder
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Apr 2021 - Present
Regenerative Business Live is a series of Events hosted at the United Nations with a focus on driving the UN Sustainable Development Goals Regenerative Business Live is a series of Events hosted at the United Nations with a focus on driving the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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ESG Excel
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United States
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Technology, Information and Media
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Co-Founder
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May 2022 - Present
ESG Excel is a RegTech SaaS platform designed for companies in any Industry to support their ESG measurement, monitoring and reporting. ESG Excel is a RegTech SaaS platform designed for companies in any Industry to support their ESG measurement, monitoring and reporting.
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KMPact
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Business Consulting and Services
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Founder & Managing Director
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May 2009 - Present
Geoff founded KMPact in 2009 - after stepping away from his role as Partner / CKO at Ernst & Young - to pivot to a career focusing on serving non-profit and start-up/scale-up organizations in the field of Sustainable Development. KMPact is an independent Management Support Organization (MSO) / Consultancy offering support in Marketing & Communications, Business Development, Knowledge Management and Sustainability to create impact and shared value through multi-platform Stakeholder… Show more Geoff founded KMPact in 2009 - after stepping away from his role as Partner / CKO at Ernst & Young - to pivot to a career focusing on serving non-profit and start-up/scale-up organizations in the field of Sustainable Development. KMPact is an independent Management Support Organization (MSO) / Consultancy offering support in Marketing & Communications, Business Development, Knowledge Management and Sustainability to create impact and shared value through multi-platform Stakeholder Engagement and cross-functional Organizational Capacity Building. Leadership or Organizational Advisory Roles [Current]: HealRWorld, BVC Fund, Sharetini, Zero G Colony [Past]: RealLeaders, Grounded.World, Good2Go Inc. Show less Geoff founded KMPact in 2009 - after stepping away from his role as Partner / CKO at Ernst & Young - to pivot to a career focusing on serving non-profit and start-up/scale-up organizations in the field of Sustainable Development. KMPact is an independent Management Support Organization (MSO) / Consultancy offering support in Marketing & Communications, Business Development, Knowledge Management and Sustainability to create impact and shared value through multi-platform Stakeholder… Show more Geoff founded KMPact in 2009 - after stepping away from his role as Partner / CKO at Ernst & Young - to pivot to a career focusing on serving non-profit and start-up/scale-up organizations in the field of Sustainable Development. KMPact is an independent Management Support Organization (MSO) / Consultancy offering support in Marketing & Communications, Business Development, Knowledge Management and Sustainability to create impact and shared value through multi-platform Stakeholder Engagement and cross-functional Organizational Capacity Building. Leadership or Organizational Advisory Roles [Current]: HealRWorld, BVC Fund, Sharetini, Zero G Colony [Past]: RealLeaders, Grounded.World, Good2Go Inc. Show less
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Sustainable Brands
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United States
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Technology, Information and Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Development Officer
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Apr 2015 - May 2017
Launched in 2006, Sustainable Brands has become a global learning, collaboration and communications platform of forward-thinking business and brand strategy, marketing, innovation and sustainability professionals who are leading the way to a better future. SB recognizes that brands today have a unique role to play in both focusing corporate energy and also influencing culture. SB seeks to enable the success of better brands that are helping shift the world to a sustainable economy by helping… Show more Launched in 2006, Sustainable Brands has become a global learning, collaboration and communications platform of forward-thinking business and brand strategy, marketing, innovation and sustainability professionals who are leading the way to a better future. SB recognizes that brands today have a unique role to play in both focusing corporate energy and also influencing culture. SB seeks to enable the success of better brands that are helping shift the world to a sustainable economy by helping them embed purpose-driven environmental and social innovation into the DNA of their business so that sustainability becomes a core driver of business and brand value. Geoff was responsible for all Business Development, Sales, Marketing & Communications (Brand, Corporate & Product) across all of SB's digital channels and service offering. Show less Launched in 2006, Sustainable Brands has become a global learning, collaboration and communications platform of forward-thinking business and brand strategy, marketing, innovation and sustainability professionals who are leading the way to a better future. SB recognizes that brands today have a unique role to play in both focusing corporate energy and also influencing culture. SB seeks to enable the success of better brands that are helping shift the world to a sustainable economy by helping… Show more Launched in 2006, Sustainable Brands has become a global learning, collaboration and communications platform of forward-thinking business and brand strategy, marketing, innovation and sustainability professionals who are leading the way to a better future. SB recognizes that brands today have a unique role to play in both focusing corporate energy and also influencing culture. SB seeks to enable the success of better brands that are helping shift the world to a sustainable economy by helping them embed purpose-driven environmental and social innovation into the DNA of their business so that sustainability becomes a core driver of business and brand value. Geoff was responsible for all Business Development, Sales, Marketing & Communications (Brand, Corporate & Product) across all of SB's digital channels and service offering. Show less
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Global Footprint Network
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Switzerland
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP of Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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Jan 2012 - May 2014
Global Footprint Network is a nonprofit 501(c)3 science-based communications think-tank working with National Governments to make ecological limits central to economic policy-making. As VP of Operations / COO, with oversight of Marketing & Communications, Fundraising, Finance & HR, principal responsibilities included i. setting strategy and executing against key objectives to transition from a pure-play donor-funded non-profit to one funded by revenues through “fee-for-service” (Earned… Show more Global Footprint Network is a nonprofit 501(c)3 science-based communications think-tank working with National Governments to make ecological limits central to economic policy-making. As VP of Operations / COO, with oversight of Marketing & Communications, Fundraising, Finance & HR, principal responsibilities included i. setting strategy and executing against key objectives to transition from a pure-play donor-funded non-profit to one funded by revenues through “fee-for-service” (Earned Income) product offerings and services as well as foundations & general public fundraising, and ii. through the implementation of a robust Marketing & Communications program inform of GFN’s strategic initiatives and the impact created to a global audience in government, finance, development agencies and other stakeholder groups. Other key responsibilities included: • Acting as a key contributor in the organization’s strategic planning process and oversee the development of plans for the organization’s Programmatic initiatives, including mission-focused funding plans, new business development and communication strategies; • Leading the Client Services [i.e. Fundraising & Income Generation] programs to raise US$3.5MM [2013] from Foundations, High-Net Worth Individuals, Board Members and Development Agencies through the creation of multi-year donations and pledges; • Leading the management team / departmental directors (Fundraising, Business Development, Finance & Administration, Research & Standards, and Marketing / Communications & Outreach) in achieving goals and targets; and • Leading the organization’s day-to-day operations by driving performance and impact across the organisation, while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement through project debriefs, client feedback, and other processes. Show less Global Footprint Network is a nonprofit 501(c)3 science-based communications think-tank working with National Governments to make ecological limits central to economic policy-making. As VP of Operations / COO, with oversight of Marketing & Communications, Fundraising, Finance & HR, principal responsibilities included i. setting strategy and executing against key objectives to transition from a pure-play donor-funded non-profit to one funded by revenues through “fee-for-service” (Earned… Show more Global Footprint Network is a nonprofit 501(c)3 science-based communications think-tank working with National Governments to make ecological limits central to economic policy-making. As VP of Operations / COO, with oversight of Marketing & Communications, Fundraising, Finance & HR, principal responsibilities included i. setting strategy and executing against key objectives to transition from a pure-play donor-funded non-profit to one funded by revenues through “fee-for-service” (Earned Income) product offerings and services as well as foundations & general public fundraising, and ii. through the implementation of a robust Marketing & Communications program inform of GFN’s strategic initiatives and the impact created to a global audience in government, finance, development agencies and other stakeholder groups. Other key responsibilities included: • Acting as a key contributor in the organization’s strategic planning process and oversee the development of plans for the organization’s Programmatic initiatives, including mission-focused funding plans, new business development and communication strategies; • Leading the Client Services [i.e. Fundraising & Income Generation] programs to raise US$3.5MM [2013] from Foundations, High-Net Worth Individuals, Board Members and Development Agencies through the creation of multi-year donations and pledges; • Leading the management team / departmental directors (Fundraising, Business Development, Finance & Administration, Research & Standards, and Marketing / Communications & Outreach) in achieving goals and targets; and • Leading the organization’s day-to-day operations by driving performance and impact across the organisation, while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement through project debriefs, client feedback, and other processes. Show less
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Partner / Chief Knowledge Officer
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Jun 2001 - Apr 2009
Set organisation's Knowledge Management (KM) strategic priorities across Asia; Created and maintained link between KM strategy and the organisation's “Growth Strategy” pan-Asia and globally; Managed and ensured integration with other key business initiatives – locally, regionally & globally; Championed KM initiatives by winning support from all levels of the organisation; Managed the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's knowledge… Show more Set organisation's Knowledge Management (KM) strategic priorities across Asia; Created and maintained link between KM strategy and the organisation's “Growth Strategy” pan-Asia and globally; Managed and ensured integration with other key business initiatives – locally, regionally & globally; Championed KM initiatives by winning support from all levels of the organisation; Managed the definition, implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's knowledge processes; Improved awareness and acceptance of KM within the firm; Defined and implemented planning, control & measurement processes for KM within the organisation; Managed an operational budget and a headcount of 50 persons
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Knowledge Management - Commercialisation
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Jan 2000 - May 2001
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Guinness World Records
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United Kingdom
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Entertainment Providers
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200 - 300 Employee
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General Manager
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1998 - 2000
Responsible for the transformation of the eponymous best-selling book to a multi-channel platform including an interactive digital channel for consumers and partners – guinnessworldrecords.com Responsible for the transformation of the eponymous best-selling book to a multi-channel platform including an interactive digital channel for consumers and partners – guinnessworldrecords.com
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Business Development Manager
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1994 - 1997
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Sales & Marketing Executive
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1986 - 1990
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Education
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Presidio Graduate School
Executive Program / Certificate, Sustainability Management -
University of the Arts London - College of Communication / College for the Distributive Trades
Diploma - Chartered Institute of Marketing [DipM], International Marketing -
Sheffield Hallam University
BSc Hons, Metallurgy