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Tessa Clarke

Co Founder & CEO, Olio • Share More, Waste Less
,United Kingdom
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Tessa Clarke's Overview

Total Experience36 years
CompanyOlio • Share More, Waste Less
CountryUnited Kingdom

Tessa Clarke is the Co-founder and CEO of OLIO, the acclaimed food-sharing app designed to combat food waste by connecting neighbours with each other and with local businesses so surplus food can be shared, not thrown away. Raised on a dairy farm, she witnessed firsthand the hard work that goes into producing food, which instilled in her a deep-seated aversion to food waste. Before OLIO, Tessa had a successful career in the corporate world, including roles as Managing Director at Wonga UK, and senior positions at Dyson and EMAP. She holds an MBA from Stanford University. Tessa is a passionate advocate for sustainability, the sharing economy, and leveraging technology for social good. She co-founded OLIO with Saasha Celestial-One in 2015, driven by the vision of a world where nothing of value goes to waste.

Professional Summary

Tessa Clarke's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Olio • Share More, Waste Less - Co Founder & CEO (2015 to Present)
Department for Business and Trade - Small Business Growth Forum (2024 to Present)
Better Business Act - Ambassador (2023 to Present)
Stop Ecocide International - Advisory Board Member (2025 to Present)
Sifted - Columnist (2022 to Present)
MSM fund (Mustard Seed MAZE) - Venture Partner (2021 to Present)
Unreasonable - Unreasonable Fellow (2018 to Present)
Veuve Clicquot - Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award winner 2023 (2023 to 2023)
Virgin StartUp - Business Mentor (2021 to 2023)
St George's Palace, Bansko - Chair of the Management Board (2013 to 2021)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder & CEO of OLIO

Successfully launched and scaled OLIO, a global food sharing app with millions of users, preventing tens of millions of portions of food from going to waste and building a community dedicated to sustainable living.

Significant Environmental Impact

Through OLIO's platform, facilitated the saving of substantial amounts of CO2 emissions and billions of litres of water by diverting food and household items from landfills.

Thought Leader in Sustainability and Anti-Food Waste

Recognized as a prominent voice and advocate in the fight against food waste, frequently speaking at international conferences, contributing to media discussions, and inspiring global action.

Recipient of Multiple Awards and Recognitions

OLIO, under her leadership, and Tessa personally have received numerous awards for innovation, social impact, and entrepreneurship, including being named a 'Food Waste Hero' by the UN and a finalist for the Veuve Clicquot Bold Woman Award.

Pioneer in the Sharing Economy

Instrumental in popularizing the concept of peer-to-peer sharing for everyday items, extending beyond food to include household goods, thereby promoting a circular economy.

Educational Background

MBA

Stanford University Graduate School of Business - Year 2002

Social & Political Sciences

University of Cambridge - Year 1994

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Company Overview

Olio • Share More, Waste Less
Total employees130
HeadquartersLondon
Founded2015

Olio is a mobile app designed to combat food waste by connecting individuals with surplus food to others in their local community who can use it. Users can list food items they won't consume, and neighbours or local businesses can then request and collect these items for free. Beyond food, Olio also facilitates the sharing of other household items, promoting a culture of sharing and sustainability to reduce overall waste and build stronger local communities.

Olio • Share More, Waste Less Stock Information
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