Samantha Veide

Associate Director, Americas — Forum for the Future

Samantha Veide is the Associate Director of the  U.S. for Forum for the Future.  Her work focuses on working with businesses to stretch their sustainability strategies to be more ambitious and more systemic and working for sustainable value chains and livelihoods that work for all.  She has also been part of the Forum’s team conducting an inquiry into regenerative and just businesses. Prior to joining Forum for the Future, Samantha spent 20+ years working in gender equity, corporate strategy, sustainability strategy, curriculum design and organizational communication in the beverage business. Samantha holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Organizational Communication, a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Feminist Studies.  She completed her post-graduate work in Sustainable Business Leadership through the University of Cambridge, U.K. She spends much of her time outside of work drinking coffee, reading far too many mystery novels and volunteering.