Kayalin Akens-Irby
Kayalin Akens-Irby is Planet FWD's Head of Growth and an impact-oriented strategist who has spent her career working across tech, investment, and policy to reshape the way we do business to build a sustainable future. Before playing a pivotal role in building Planet FWD, Kayalin was Head of VC and Growth equity at Malk Partners where she helped build the firm into the leading ESG investment advisory for private markets.
Sessions
Track: Evolution of Marketing
This panel will share marketing lessons, consumer response and understanding, and marketplace data on the expression and communication of non-trivial new categories of sustainability claims on CPG packaging, including regenerative, low-carbon footprint,... see more
Track: Supply Chain Management & Monitoring
Explore the innovative and transformative use of reclaimed and recycled fibers and materials, biomaterials, plant-based alternatives, and novel recycling approaches to create fashion and accessories that are sustainable and circular. Expert panelists... see more