Michele Soavi
COO / Chief Sustainability Officer at ImpactScope- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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ImpactScope
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Switzerland
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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COO / Chief Sustainability Officer
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Oct 2019 - Present
Geneva, Switzerland At ImpactScope ( https://impactscope.com/) we are engaged in: - building web3 tools for social enterprises - measuring, incentivizing and verifying impact - empowering digital asset ventures to become more sustainable As Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), I connect the dots between blockchain, finance and sustainability: -Product development: leading IT implementation, producing technical documentation: implementation requirements; white paper; Blockchain and… Show more At ImpactScope ( https://impactscope.com/) we are engaged in: - building web3 tools for social enterprises - measuring, incentivizing and verifying impact - empowering digital asset ventures to become more sustainable As Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), I connect the dots between blockchain, finance and sustainability: -Product development: leading IT implementation, producing technical documentation: implementation requirements; white paper; Blockchain and sustainability research -Funding pipeline: grants sourcing and management; clients proposals and budgeting -Reporting: assessment of the environmental footprint of Web3 companies -Representation: director managing administrative requirements for Swiss and Estonian entities; conferences speaker (Cardano Summit, ETH Denver, Crypto Valley Conference) Show less
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Finance/Blockchain/Sustainability/Requirements analysis
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Sep 2016 - Present
Geneva Metropolitan Area -Requirement analyst for technological implementations with a specialization in Blockchain and Smart Contracts -Financial analysis and strategy arising from a solid Big4 background based on financial and operational audit -Sustainability integration to account for social and environmental elements
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Quantis
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Switzerland
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Environmental Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Sustainability Consulting (MBA Intern)
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Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
Lausanne Area, Switzerland Completed comprehensive analysis (Life Cycle Analysis and Life Cycle Costing) to determine the impact that products and/or processes have on the environment. Compiled and generated sustainability reports (GRI) for the management team and key external stakeholders. Participated on a business development team that identified potential new markets. Main clients: Nestlé, EU projects • Based on previous experience, selected to assess existing practices and identify improvement opportunities… Show more Completed comprehensive analysis (Life Cycle Analysis and Life Cycle Costing) to determine the impact that products and/or processes have on the environment. Compiled and generated sustainability reports (GRI) for the management team and key external stakeholders. Participated on a business development team that identified potential new markets. Main clients: Nestlé, EU projects • Based on previous experience, selected to assess existing practices and identify improvement opportunities. Subsequently, advised the management team on ways to streamline operations and improve efficiency. • Leveraged professional network with knowledge of the market to secure new business opportunities and enhance Quantis International’s position in the market. 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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Assistant Manager
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Mar 2011 - Feb 2015
Luxembourg Simultaneously managed and coordinated operational and financial audits; controlling and financial analysis activities for a diverse portfolio of clients. Served as the primary interface with clients. Directed the staff in seven countries with audits. Worked on several advisory projects on compliance requirements. • Through effective organization, communication and staff development, ensured audits were accurate, timely and compliant. • Selected by senior management to turn-around several… Show more Simultaneously managed and coordinated operational and financial audits; controlling and financial analysis activities for a diverse portfolio of clients. Served as the primary interface with clients. Directed the staff in seven countries with audits. Worked on several advisory projects on compliance requirements. • Through effective organization, communication and staff development, ensured audits were accurate, timely and compliant. • Selected by senior management to turn-around several at-risk client relationships, successfully identifying and resolving issues to retain the business and secure additional revenue. • Following the relocation of many processes to EY India, trained their staff on operational practices to maintain audit quality. • Instrumental in growing annual revenue 40% by training staff to deliver quality service and expediently resolve issues. Show less
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PwC
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Junior Auditor
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Jan 2009 - Mar 2011
Italy Assisted in executing the audit process for oil & gas, telecommunications, utilities, industrial and commercial companies.
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Relationship Manager
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Jan 2008 - Apr 2008
Developed commercial opportunities between Spain and Italy for this newly created organization funded by the EU.
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Education
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Università di Trento
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Software Engineering -
Business School Lausanne
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
University of St.Gallen
Diploma in Sustainable Business -
Università degli Studi di Trento
Master's degree, Environmental and Tourism Economics and Management -
Università degli Studi di Brescia
Bachelor's degree, Economics -
Universidad de Salamanca
Economics, Erasmus Exchange program