Simone Bares
About Simone Bares
Simone Bares is the Director of Operations Germany at FOUR PAWS, with extensive experience in CSR, policy development, and strategic planning across various sectors in Europe.
Company
Simone Bares is currently working at FOUR PAWS as the Director of Operations Germany. She has held this position since 2021 and is based in Hamburg, Germany. FOUR PAWS is an international animal welfare organization dedicated to providing sustainable solutions for animals in need.
Title
Simone Bares holds the title of Director of Operations Germany at FOUR PAWS. She oversees various operational aspects of the organization within Germany, working on initiatives and projects that align with the organization’s mission.
Professional Background
Simone Bares has held various notable roles throughout her career. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Freelance consultant in the Hannover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg region from 2020 to 2021. From 2017 to 2020, she served as the Managing Director at Visionary CSR Ltd. in London. Earlier, she worked at GE as a Senior Specialist in Policy Development, CSR, and D&I from 2015 to 2017. At Alstom UK, she held several positions including Director Policy Development & CSR, Head of CSR Alstom UK, and Country Strategic Planning Manager at Alstom HQ in Paris.
Education and Expertise
Simone Bares completed her academic studies at the University of Leipzig, where she achieved a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Culture Studies, focusing on Theatre Management, English Literature, and History from 1995 to 2000. Her education has given her a strong foundation in the humanities, which she has leveraged in her professional work in CSR and policy development.
Focus on Societal Engagement
Simone Bares has a strong focus on promoting societal, cultural, and social engagement. This focus looks to enable participation in a globalized world. She has been involved in numerous CSR projects, particularly in the UK, which concentrate on education, sustainability, and philanthropy. Her work often includes designing, initiating, and implementing projects that collaborate with key stakeholders from politics, business, society, and public and scientific institutions.
Involvement in CSR Projects
Simone Bares has been involved in various CSR projects throughout her career. Her work has often involved projects related to youth, sustainability, education, health, and democracy. Additionally, she values the dialogue and collaboration that emerge from these projects, often highlighting the importance of authenticity and motivation that come from these engagements.