Veronica D’Souza (b. 1984) is an engaging and experienced moderator, keynote speaker, international advisor and award-winning social entrepreneur. She is known for combining deep professionalism with generosity, openness and humor.

Veronica has global experience in social entrepreneurship, sustainability, business development and creativity. With over 15 years of experience across private companies, nonprofit organizations and social impact ventures, Veronica is able to create engaging, lively and meaningful conversations across a wide range of topics.

Veronica is the founder of the award-winning companies CARCEL, which employed imprisoned women in Thailand and Peru with responsible fashion production, and Ruby Cup, which provides menstrual cups to women and girls in East Africa. She has a background in International Business and Politics from Copenhagen Business School and an Executive Education in Social Entrepreneurship from INSEAD, Singapore. Her work has been featured on the cover of The New York Times, in Vogue, Forbes, and i-D.

Topics and methods
Veronica D’Souza has a broad interdisciplinary knowledge and is especially knowledgeable and up-to-date in the following topics:

Sustainability and social responsibility
With experience from the fashion industry, where she has created climate-friendly solutions and sustainable value chains, Veronica has deep insight into strategy, action and effective change.

Leadership, strategy, organizational development and DEI
With 15 years of international leadership experience, Veronica specializes in inclusive leadership and developing value-based strategies for companies. She actively works with DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) to create inclusive organizations that promote diversity and innovation.

Entrepreneurship, start-ups, community and innovation
As an entrepreneur and mentor, Veronica has a large network and knowledge of the start-up environment. She is on the board of CBS Start-up Competition and is a jury in several start-up competitions in Europe.
Creativity, design, culture:

Veronica is a jury member of INDEX Design to Improve Life and a board member of the Danish Design Council, working with how creativity can be used as a catalyst for social change. Veronica is also a performing musician and designer.

Climate and climate justice
Veronica has both practical experience of climate-friendly solutions and knowledge of global climate agendas. She co-founded the global philanthropic climate fund re:arc Institute, has worked as a consultant on regenerative agriculture and permanent carbon capture projects, and has represented companies at Climate Week in NYC. Climate Week in NYC.

Development work in third world countries
With experience from Kenya, Thailand and Peru, she specializes in development economics and working with NGOs and development organizations.

New economic thinking
Veronica is committed to wellness economics and regenerative systems as part of future economic thinking.

Storytelling, branding and communication
Veronica has built global brands and gives keynotes around the world on how to use storytelling to create change.

Preparation and execution
Veronica is known for her thorough preparation, where she understands the topic, the participants and how to create the right atmosphere. She creates a dynamic and coherent dialog that engages both speakers and audience and knows when to step in and out of the center.

With her warm and human approach, she makes complex topics accessible and makes any event feel authentic and relevant. She ensures that the event has a clear common thread, while adhering to timeframes and taking pride in the fact that participants rarely leave an event without feeling particularly inspired.