Hande Ocak Basev
Hande Ocak Basev is a distinguished AI strategy and leadership expert who bridges the gap between complex AI technology and practical business success. Based in both London and Istanbul, she brings over two decades of cross-cultural expertise to her role as a trusted advisor to global business leaders and boards. As President & Partner at WSI and a member of the Global AI Leadership Board, Hande has earned recognition including the WSI AI Top Innovator Award (2024). Her credentials include specialized AI programs from MIT and Oxford’s Saïd Business School, while her speaking engagements consistently receive exceptional feedback, with 100% of attendees rating her sessions as engaging and inspiring. Leaders particularly value her unique combination of board-level perspective and strategic consulting experience, with one senior financial services executive noting that her dual expertise is “invaluable” in navigating what they describe as “the most important paradigm shift in our lifetimes.
Dr Emre Eren Korkmaz
Dr Emre Eren Korkmaz is a seasoned academic and consultant with expertise in technological innovation, climate crisis, migration, and international development. With almost a decade of experience at the University of Oxford and as the Founder-Director of OCTD Ltd, a research and consultancy company, he brings a unique blend of academic rigour and practical consultancy to my work. His expertise in technological innovation, climate crisis, migration, and international development allows him to address data scarcity in emerging markets, develop innovative tech solutions for humanitarian action, and support global climate tech initiatives.
Erinch Sahan
Erinch lead’s the work at Doughnut Economics Action Lab in engaging businesses. He has a background in leadership across businesses, NGOs, and the government. He was the CEO of the World Fair Trade Organization and spent 7 years at Oxfam leading campaign and programme initiatives. Erinch has also worked at Procter & Gamble and the Australian Government. He is a board member of the Social Enterprise World Forum, a fellow at the Post Growth Institute and a senior associate at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. He holds degrees in finance and law and an honorary doctorate from Oxford Brookes University.
Vineesh Sandhir
Accomplished digital marketer/entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. Led multinational teams and spearheaded a broad spectrum of award-winning projects in over 40 different verticals globally. Comprehensive and multi-faceted experience in digital marketing, with C-Level experience managing large teams and senior team members.
Hannah Scott
Hannah is part of the Bioregional team as a project officer, involved with co-ordinating a stakeholder-led sustainability plan for the county, sits on the Oxford Green Week board, and has assisted the set-up, launch, and running of Oxfordshire Greentech. She now acts as member relations manager, and is the primary contact for membership queries, as well as organising and putting on events, and running the social media accounts and website. She gained a Master’s degree in Environment, Development and Policy from the University of Sussex, though she previously gained a Music BA (Hons) from the University of Oxford, and has since reassessed her career and priorities!
Mark Mann
Mark is an experienced venture and ecosystem builder who has specialised in social innovation and brand-building strategies. He is a Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP) and provides many training courses through PraxisAuril, ASTP, AESIS and other organisations. In five years he kick-started social science and humanities start-ups at Oxford University, launched social ventures support and then set up a fund between twelve universities.
