Christine Goulay

Christine Goulay is a leading voice in sustainable fashion and innovation, with over twenty years of experience at the intersection of business strategy, materials science and environmental impact. Her career spans the luxury, fashion and venture sectors, where she has consistently worked to integrate sustainability into the heart of operations and product development. Christine began her journey in fashion sustainability with the ethical luxury brand EDUN, co-founded by Bono and Ali Hewson. She later led sustainability initiatives at Kering, working with globally recognised names such as Gucci, Balenciaga and Saint Laurent to embed responsible sourcing and innovation across their supply chains. At PANGAIA, she supported the development of science-led, sustainable materials and helped to scale innovation across the B2B landscape. In 2021, she launched Sustainabelle Advisory Services, providing strategic guidance to investors, NGOs, fashion houses and innovation companies looking to align profit with environmental impact. Her approach is both practical and informed, drawing on a background that includes legal and business qualifications (JD/MBA), experience in corporate law and investment, in environmental, social and governance matters (ESG) and operational leadership in startups and multinationals alike. Christine holds several board and advisory positions, and is regularly invited to contribute to global platforms including conferences, podcasts and media outlets. Her published work spans topics from next-gen materials and circular business models to biodiversity and policy. Driven by a belief in actionable change, Christine is known for helping organisations navigate the complexity of sustainability and innovation with clarity and purpose. Her insight into the fashion industry’s most pressing challenges and her experience developing strategic responses make her a trusted advisor and an engaging presence in any room.