How do we make sure good businesses aren’t just the exception, but the rule?

Join Greater Melbourne Foundation and The Next Economy for an evening with globally renowned thought leader Erinch Sahan, in conversation with special guests Tara Anderson, CEO of Social Traders, and Josh Devine, Collaboration and Investment lead at Regen Melbourne.

This thought-provoking event will explore the critical role of business and investment in building an economy that is fairer, more regenerative and fit for future generations.

About the event

Businesses and investment help shape Melbourne’s economic, ecological and social future. But how can they be designed and directed so their activities contribute to a Greater Melbourne that future generations will be proud of?

Erinch Sahan will share insights from two decades of work across business, civil society, academia and government to transform business for good. Then, together with Tara Anderson and Josh Devine, he will explore how Melbourne can become a place where purpose-led business is not the exception, but the new business as usual.

About Erinch

Erinch Sahan is a cross-sector leader with 20 years of experience driving business transformation. Prior to joining the Joseph Rowntree Foundation he led the business theme at the Doughnut Economics Action Lab and served as CEO of the World Fair Trade Organization. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles with Oxfam, AusAID and Procter & Gamble.

He teaches sustainability at the University of Cambridge and serves on various boards, including Finance Innovation Lab. Erinch is a TEDx speaker and co-author of forthcoming book, Brave New Capital, with Aunnie Patton Smith, author and academic at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford and London School of Economics.

Who should attend?

This event is for business leaders, investors, social enterprises, funders, policymakers, community leaders and anyone interested in how business and investment can become a force for good.

Places are limited. Register now to join the conversation and help imagine how good business can become the rule, not the exception.

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