Zoe Bayliss Wong is a highly experienced professional in the e-commerce and fashion retail, with almost a decade of expertise. Throughout her career, she has transitioned into a finance and operations specialist, particularly in high-growth businesses.
One of Zoe's most notable achievements was her role as a Director at Depop, a popular social shopping app favoured by Gen Z with an impressive user base of over 18 million people. This accomplishment led to her inclusion on the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2018.
Zoe is dedicated to guiding businesses towards environmental sustainability while ensuring profitability. She focuses on transforming sustainability into a strategic advantage for consumer businesses beyond mere compliance. She consistently delivers talks on this topic, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practices in today's world.
Zoe's expertise has been recognized by industry and lifestyle publications such as Forbes and Grazia, where she is regularly featured. She is also a prominent speaker at various events, sharing her mission of inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs. Zoe believes in showcasing how commercial ventures can effectively contribute to societal good, especially through sustainable practices.
With shrinking budgets and increasing uncertainty, trying to balance sustainable goals with commercial reality is harder than ever. Is there money to be made whilst reducing the world’s environmental and social problems? How Can we do this in a meaningful and authentic way? This Talk covers how sustainability can become a true commercial lever for consumer business, rather than an optional obligation.
Shaping the future of retail with Zoe Bayliss Wong.
Who is responsible for making retail sustainable, consumers or companies? Circularity Alone can’t save the planet and consumer demand is only one element of the solution. We must add social and sharing elements to the way we consume. The future of sustainable commerce lies at the intersection of consumption, social community & a circular economy. This talk outlines the evolving path to purchase and a new model emerging from the advances in technology and social awareness.
