Jeff Oatham
About Jeff Oatham
Jeff Oatham is the Global Senior Director of Sustainability, CSR, and Safety at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with over 15 years of international experience in sustainability and corporate responsibility.
Company
Jeff Oatham is currently working at Delivery Hero as the Global Senior Director of Sustainability, CSR, and Safety. Located in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero is a global leader in online food and grocery delivery. Oatham plays a crucial role in guiding the company's sustainability strategies and initiatives, ensuring the integration of corporate social responsibility and safety measures into its operational framework.
Title
Jeff Oatham holds the title of Global Senior Director of Sustainability, CSR, and Safety at Delivery Hero. He has held this position since moving up from his previous role as Director of Sustainability, CSR, and Safety from 2019 to 2021. His current responsibilities include overseeing sustainability programs, implementing safety procedures, and driving CSR initiatives to enhance the company's social and environmental impact.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Oatham has a diverse educational background with a significant focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility. He obtained an MSc in International Security from the University of Bristol and a BA in Biological Sciences and Political Science from UC Santa Barbara. He specializes in sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, environmental and social impact, ethical supply chain management, human rights, risk management, and corporate reporting. With over 15 years of international experience across various sectors, he has developed and led company-wide sustainability strategies, focusing on creating shared value for businesses, society, and the environment.
Professional Background
Before his current role at Delivery Hero, Jeff Oatham was the Director of LBG at Corporate Citizenship from 2016 to 2018 in London. He also served as the Head of Corporate Responsibility and Community Investment (Interim) at Royal Mail (2015-2016) and Global Head of Corporate Responsibility at Experian (2014-2015). At GSCM (Global Sustainable Capital Management), he worked as Director, Sustainability from 2014 to 2020. Earlier roles included positions at Centrica, where he spent six years progressing from Corporate Responsibility Manager to Head of Corporate Responsibility (2008-2014), and One World Trust as Programme Officer - Global Accountability (2006-2008).
Achievements
During his tenure at Delivery Hero, Jeff Oatham established the company’s corporate sustainability function, creating structures, systems, and processes to enhance risk management and positive impact. He developed company-wide sustainability strategies and managed cross-functional programs. Additionally, he has conducted advocacy and training as a subject matter expert. Throughout his career, Oatham has been passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to address global challenges and promote a sustainable, inclusive world.