Samantha Mooi, Gcb.D
About Samantha Mooi, Gcb.D
Samantha Mooi is a South African Sustainability Lead at Investec, focusing on integrating biodiversity into sustainability strategies. With a background in marketing and extensive education in sustainability, she combines technical and leadership skills to drive initiatives in her field.
Work at Investec
Samantha Mooi currently serves as the South African Sustainability Lead at Investec, a position she has held since 2022. Prior to this role, she worked at Investec for four years as part of the Group Sustainability team from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, she was the Brand Manager for the Corporate and Institutional Bank division from 2013 to 2018. In these roles, she focused on integrating sustainability into business practices and driving initiatives that align with environmental goals.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Mooi has an extensive educational background in sustainability and business management. She completed the Sustainability Practitioners Program at the University of Cambridge in 2019. She also holds a Certificate in Environmental and Social Risk Analysis from INCAE Business School, achieved in 2018. Furthermore, she studied Business Management and Economics, with a focus on Industrial Psychology, at the University of South Africa from 2006 to 2012. She completed the Competent Boards Certificate Program from 2020 to 2021.
Background
Samantha Mooi has a diverse professional background that includes significant experience in marketing and sustainability. She worked as a Marketing Executive at STA Travel from 2008 to 2011 and later as the Country Online Marketing Executive at Club Med from 2010 to 2013. Her career trajectory reflects a strong commitment to sustainability, integrating biodiversity considerations into her work and advocating for passion-driven professional endeavors.
Achievements
Samantha Mooi is recognized for her analytical and creative approach to problem-solving within sustainability projects. She combines technical, business, and leadership skills to drive initiatives that enhance sustainability practices. Her commitment to completing tasks to the highest standard is evident in her various roles, particularly in her current position at Investec, where she leads efforts in sustainability integration.