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GIULIA BORSA

GIULIA BORSA

Barcelona,Spain

Summary

A strategic and resourceful problem-solver with expertise in MSC's current systems and challenges. Visionary leader with talent for driving transformational sustainability initiatives and fostering collaboration in fast-paced working environments.

Exceptional project management and strategic thinking to drive innovative solutions within dynamic organisations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Regional Team Leader - ESG Solutions

EcoVadis
Barcelona
06.2019 - 11.2024
  • Team Leader of 4 (Italy, Spain and Portugal) in charge of business development and strategic project management. Key customers: MSC (Cruises and Cargo), Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, Azienda Trasporti Milanesi.
  • Develop and articulate a sustainable procurement strategy establishing specific KPIs and milestones focused on ESG priorities such as decarbonization, diversity, and human rights.
  • Build solid alliances, partnerships and sector initiatives such as WindEurope, Jaggaer Italy & Spain, Accenture.
  • Engage and empower diverse stakeholders (understanding their requirements) such as sustainability managers, suppliers, category managers, CPOs, C-level executives, and financial institutions involved.
  • Advise on the transformation of procurement processes, policies and procedures with a sustainable vision.
  • Constant update and research on new regulations on ESG as well as requirements, timings and impacts of the existing.
  • Lead, inspire and strategize the team to ensure that all of the above are successfully achieved.

Head tutor & Lecturer

University of Oxford
Online, Remote
01.2022 - 11.2024
  • Guiding corporate leaders to adopt sustainability strategies effectively.
  • Lead 12 direct reports to coordinate students support, assignments correction, results delivery and feedback.
  • Led seminars and workshops for enhanced student participation.

Human Rights & Climate Change Division Director

International Organization for Least Developed Countries
Geneva, Switzerland
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Established a new business unit focused on Human Rights and Climate Impact from the ground up, directly leading a team of 7.
  • Navigated complex international relationships, coordinated with diverse stakeholders, and advocate on key issues— essential for representing the NGO effectively in industry partnerships and collaborative forums.
  • Developed and led the organization's field project strategy, coordinating site visits to regions including the Horn of Africa and Yemen.
  • Led and contributed to the development and publication of the organization reports, collaborating across departments to ensure content relevance, consistency, and alignment with performance progress.

Legal Counsel

DAS International
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Offered advice for resolving contractual and extra-contractual disputes, ensuring smoother business operations.
  • Secured positive outcomes with effective negotiation in high-stakes litigation cases.
  • Reviewed policy documents with precision to ensure alignment with current legislation.

Researcher / Lecturer

Independent
Barcelona
04.2018 - 06.2019
  • Managed multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion:

+ Oxford Monitor of Forced Displacement; Vol. 8.1;
+Global Network of Civil Society Organizations for Disaster Reduction (GNDR)
+Climate Security with Local Authorities (CLISEL)

+ Startify "E-sustainability for procurement director"

Trainee lawyer

Public Prosecutor of Terrassa
Barcelona
02.2016 - 05.2016
  • Drafted memoranda and other legal documents, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Enhanced understanding of diverse legal areas by attending court proceedings regularly.
  • Participated in trials on criminal law.

Education

LLM - International Law & International Human Rights

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford
01.2017 - 01.2018

Law Degree - Public International & Human Rights Law

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
Barcelona
01.2012 - 01.2016

The Health Effects of Climate Change -

Harvard University
online
03.2019 - 06.2019

Corporate Social Responsability -

Ingeniería Social
online
01.2022 - 02.2022

Sustainability Management System -

EcoVadis Academy
online
2022 -

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tracking and Reporting -

EcoVadis Academy
online
2022 -

Skills

  • Strategic - out of the box thinking
  • Fast- learner
  • Fast-paced working environment
  • Resourcefulness problem-solver
  • Time & stress management
  • SaaS, Jaggaer, SAP, Microsoft Office, GSuite, Salesforce
  • Project Management

Languages

English
Fluent
Italian
Native
Spanish
Native
Catalan
Native
French
Elementary

Affiliations

  • I'm passionate about sports, staying active through various activities. I love traveling to explore new cultures and cuisines and I especially enjoy experimenting with recipes and flavors

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Corporate Social Responsability -

Ingeniería Social
01.2022 - 02.2022

Head tutor & Lecturer

University of Oxford
01.2022 - 11.2024

Regional Team Leader - ESG Solutions

EcoVadis
06.2019 - 11.2024

The Health Effects of Climate Change -

Harvard University
03.2019 - 06.2019

Human Rights & Climate Change Division Director

International Organization for Least Developed Countries
06.2018 - 06.2019

Researcher / Lecturer

Independent
04.2018 - 06.2019

LLM - International Law & International Human Rights

Oxford Brookes University
01.2017 - 01.2018

Trainee lawyer

Public Prosecutor of Terrassa
02.2016 - 05.2016

Legal Counsel

DAS International
01.2016 - 12.2016

Law Degree - Public International & Human Rights Law

Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona
01.2012 - 01.2016

Sustainability Management System -

EcoVadis Academy
2022 -

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tracking and Reporting -

EcoVadis Academy
2022 -
GIULIA BORSA