Medine Duvarci
Copenhagen NV
Summary
Dynamic Senior Manager with a proven track record at Better Energy, excelling in sustainability strategy and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for crafting compelling narratives and enhancing client relationships, I lead teams to deliver impactful renewable energy solutions, driving market positioning and regulatory compliance. Passionate about advancing sustainable practices and fostering collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Engagement and Partnerships
Better Energy
01.2019 - 02.2025
- Led the Engagement & Partnerships team while managing long-term client relationships.
- Translated complex renewable energy solutions into clear value for corporate clients.
- Built and led a team of five, promoting teamwork and exceptional performance.
- Provided guidance to more than 50 PPA clients on sustainable practices such as SBTi, CSRD and EU Taxonomy.
- Created comprehensive client engagement strategies.
- Revamped sales pitch templates and communication tools to enhance clarity of Better Energy's value proposition.
- Conducted informative presentations emphasizing sustainability frameworks to diverse groups.
- Developed go-to-market strategies for primary clients, bolstering market positioning.
- Conducted training sessions for sales teams on public speaking strategies to enhance client interaction.
Manager, Sustainability and Communications
Better Energy
01.2019 - 02.2025
- First hire in the Sustainability & Communications department (aside from the Director)
- Spearheaded creation of Better Energy's sustainability narrative.
- Authored initial press releases, annual reports, and sustainability reports for the company.
- Positioned Better Energy as a sustainability leader by joining the Future-Fit Pioneers group and adopting the Future-Fit Business Benchmark
- Shaped the company’s sustainability narrative, communicating its role in advancing regenerative business and system change.
- Acted as an internal ambassador, helping teams understand and align with our sustainability agenda.
- Recognized by SustainReport (2021) as one of Denmark’s 15 Women in Sustainability for my role in advancing regenerative business thinking
Business Development Manager
F5 Networking
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Developed professional networks to facilitate knowledge exchange among top-tier leaders.
- Oversaw a portfolio exceeding 80 professional networks, aligning them with industry trends.
- Launched 20+ executive networks and curated conferences for 50 to 400 participants.
- Founded a sustainability think tank for leadership and management innovation.
- Managed communication activities, content creation, and stakeholder presentations.
Junior Communications Executive
Sustainia
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Company Overview: Sustainia is a sustainability think tank headquartered in Copenhagen, working to scale the deployment of innovative solutions and to provide industries and organizations with a shortcut to sustainable transformation.
- Participated in global initiatives, notably a Carlsberg Group effort on circular economy presented in their celebrated Sustainability Report 2015.
- Led communication efforts for the global launch of Cities100 in partnership with C40 Cities and Realdania.
- Managed social media during the Sustainia Award Ceremony at COP21 in Paris.
- Specialized in communication campaigns, social media management, press relations, and copywriting for sustainability initiatives.
- Sustainia is a sustainability think tank headquartered in Copenhagen, working to scale the deployment of innovative solutions, and to provide industries and organizations with a shortcut to sustainable transformation.
Education
Master’s - Communication studies and Cultural Encounters
Roskilde University
01-2016
Bachelor’s - Communication Studies and Cultural Encounters
Roskilde University
01-2013
Skills
Sustainability Strategy
Stakeholder Engagement
Communications and Storytelling
Renewable Energy
Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Regulatory Compliance (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, SBTi)
Team Leadership
Volunteer Experience
- 2018, Young Influencer at the P4G Summit, CPH.
- 2018, Mentor for Nordic and Baltic Climate Reality Leaders, trained by former US Vice President Al Gore at the Climate Reality Leadership Training, Berlin.
- 2018, Youth Delegate for UNESCO China at the International Youth Forum on Creativity and Heritage Along the Silk Roads, focusing on sustainable cities and the SDGs.
- 2017, 2020, Board Member at Nyt Europa.
- 2017, Volunteer researcher and writer for The Anthropocene Media Project by Leslie Sklair, Emeritus Professor, London School of Economics.
- 2016, Climate Reality Leader, trained by former US Vice President Al Gore, Texas, USA.
- 2016, 2017, Completed Leadership for Interreligious Understanding training with Danmission and civil society partners in the Middle East and North Africa.
- 2011, 2014, Board Member, DM Students (Danish Association of Masters and PhDs).
Languages
- Danish, mother tongue
- English, fluent, full professional proficiency
- Kurdish, mother tongue, conversation level
- Turkish, basic level
Affiliations
Cultor Studios (2019)
Co-Founder of passion project Cultor Studios, cultivating for change and sustainable development. Realdania funded a project for the public program during COP40 in Copenhagen in 2019.
Lendager Group (2017-2017)
Executive Assistant
The Danish Accreditation Institution (2013-2017)
Expert Student Panel Member
Verdens Bedste Nyheder (2013-2015)
Campaign and Project Assistant
Amnesty International Denmark (2009-2013)
Assistant and Lecture Coordinator
Telemarketing/Fundraising
Languages
Danish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kurdish
Advanced (C1)
C1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Manager, Engagement and Partnerships
Better Energy
01.2019 - 02.2025
Manager, Sustainability and Communications
Better Energy
01.2019 - 02.2025
Business Development Manager
F5 Networking
08.2017 - 11.2018
Junior Communications Executive
Sustainia
08.2015 - 08.2016
Master’s - Communication studies and Cultural Encounters
Roskilde University
Bachelor’s - Communication Studies and Cultural Encounters
Roskilde University
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