“When you can almost see the passion in someone’s mission just through a phone call, you can tell this is more than a business – this is a call to action.”

About Veronica D’Souza, Twin Magazine

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Bio

Veronica D'Souza is a multifaceted and award-winning leader in the fields of business strategy, social entrepreneurship, and impactful storytelling. She has built a distinguished career as an executive international advisor, keynote speaker, board member and is a transformative visionary. 

Based out of Copenhagen with Indian, East African, and Danish descent she holds 15 years of experience spanning private companies, nonprofits, and impact ventures. Her career emphasizes an intersectional authenticity, design, equity, and social justice, while her global footprint covers East Africa, Latin America, Thailand, the US, and Europe. Proficient in Danish, English, Italian, and Spanish, she holds a diverse educational background in international business and politics

As the founder of CARCEL, Veronica spearheaded a groundbreaking fashion label that operated on the principles of social impact and sustainability. CARCEL's garments were crafted by women in prison using 100% natural materials, providing them with valuable skills, paid employment, and opportunities for a better future. Veronica's commitment to quality, design, and ethical production set CARCEL apart, offering a compelling vision for a more equitable and inclusive fashion industry.

In addition to her work with CARCEL, Veronica is also the co-founder of Ruby Cup, a social enterprise dedicated to providing sustainable menstrual products to women and girls in East Africa. 

Through her ventures and her role as the founder, advisor, and speaker at GEIST Agency, Veronica is dedicated to creating positive societal change by collaborating with companies and individuals to drive impactful strategies, communications, and business development initiatives.

Veronica D'souza's visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to social entrepreneurship exemplify her mission to transform the world of business towards a more regenerative, inclusive, and aspirational future.

Keywords

Keywords through her work are transformstive strategies for change, authenticity, design, desirability, equity, inclusion, social justice, women-led, transparency, sustainability, activism, community, brand and storytelling, creativity, and radical imagination.

Educational background

  • INSEAD Singapore - Executive Social Entrepreneurship

  • Copenhagen Business School - Master in International Business and Politics

  • Columbia Business School - Specialisation in Sustainable Business Operations and Strategies

  • United World College of the Adriatic alumnus

Accolades

  • Board position at The Soulfuls - access and opportunities for underrepresented women in the creative industries

  • Board Position at The Danish Design Council: Influencing Denmark's design and innovation policies and initiatives.

  • INDEX Award Jury Member: The world’s largest design award for designs that improve life. The globally esteemed jury evaluates and recognizes innovative design solutions globally. 

  • Winner of the Magasin Du Nord Fashion Prize 2019, the biggest fashion design award in Denmark

  • Selected to open Copenhagen Fashion Week 2019

  • EY Social Entrepreneur 2019, Winner

  • Winner of Creative Business Cup Denmark 2016

  • Global Shaper Alumni (World Economic Forum)

  • Winner of The Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition 2012 (US)

  • Winner of Venture Cup 2012 (DK)

  • Selected as a Sustainia100 Solution

  • Finalist in Ben&Jerry's Join Our Core 2012 (EU)

  • Awarded Future Impact Award 2nd prize 2012 (CH)

  • Ashoka Youth Venture Mentor, Nairobi:

  • Humanity In Action Senior Fellow:

  • Co-Author of 'The Road Map for Sustainable Leadership'