Sophie Hollingsworth
About Sophie Hollingsworth
Sophie Hollingsworth serves as the Circular Economy Lead and Associate Director of Sustainability Services at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. Her extensive background includes roles at various organizations focused on sustainability and environmental research, as well as academic achievements in environmental science and health security.
Work at KPMG Australia
Sophie Hollingsworth has been serving as the Circular Economy Lead and Associate Director of Sustainability Services at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, she focuses on integrating circular economy principles into business practices, promoting sustainability initiatives, and advising clients on environmental strategies. Prior to this position, she worked at KPMG Australia as Associate Director of Major Projects from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to significant projects aimed at enhancing sustainability outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Hollingsworth holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from New York University, completed between 2012 and 2015. She furthered her education with a Master's Degree in Health Security from the University of Sydney, achieved from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she studied at Harvard Kennedy School, earning a Certificate in Global Health and Security. Her academic background supports her expertise in sustainability and environmental policy.
Background
Sophie Hollingsworth has a diverse background in sustainability and environmental research. She began her career as a Communications Intern at The Wilderness Society Australia in 2015, followed by a role as a Sustainability Research and GIS Intern at the Wildlife Conservation Society in the Greater New York City Area. She also worked as the Environment and Sustainability Lead for Global Citizen in New York City from 2019 to 2020, focusing on global policy and advocacy.
Achievements
Sophie Hollingsworth has delivered talks at prominent institutions, including the United Nations and the World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings. Her work has been featured in National Geographic, highlighting her contributions to sustainability and environmental research. She is recognized as a Fellow of The Explorers Club and a Post-Graduate Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, reflecting her commitment to exploration and research in the field.
Research and Fieldwork
Sophie Hollingsworth has conducted ethnographic research in the Republic of Vanuatu and has undertaken descents of uncharted rivers in Madagascar. She has also completed desert transect treks in Namibia, showcasing her hands-on experience in diverse environments. Additionally, she holds a 200-ton captain's license and was the youngest female to obtain a 200-ton MCA Yachtmaster Captains License at the time of certification.