Dr Andrea Ferry

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City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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About me
Sustainability Professional
Education
- University of Stellenbosch
  2010 - 2011
  Bachelor of Philosophy Honours in Sustainable Development
  Graduated cum laude
- Professional Accounting & Auditing Board (South Africa)
  1995 - 1995
  First attempt pass
- University of Cape Town
  1995 - 1995
  PGDA (Post Graduate Diploma in Accounting) Accounting; Auditing
- Abbotts College
  1991 - 1991
  Matric
  Entrance Merit Certificate Matriculation certificate with "A" aggregate
- University of Cape Town
  2014 - 2015
  Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Management Practice
  Activities and Societies: SEEC Member: a group of researchers at the UCT Graduate School of Business interested in the contribution that organisations, particularly business organisations, can make to sustainable development. Masters research focus: embedding of sustainable thinking and behavior at an organisational level.I am particularly interested in the role of Collective Sustainability Efficacy, derived from the work of psychologist Albert Bandura.
- Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town
  2016 - 2018
  Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) Business Administration
  Activities and Societies: Member of SEEC: a research group at the UCT Graduate School of Business interested in the contribution that organisations, particularly business organisations, can make to sustainable development. Doctorate awarded April 2018Dissertation title: Understanding the Antecedents of Sustainability Behaviours: Measuring Self and Collective Efficacy for Sustainability
- University of Cape Town
  1992 - 1994
  Bachelor of Commerce Accounting and Business/Management
  Majored in Economics and Accounting
Experience
- Deloitte & Touche
  Jan 1996 - Dec 1998
  Article clerk
- BBC
  Mar 1999 - Jun 1999
  Management Accountant (Rights Archive)
- M&C Saatchi
  Jul 1999 - Oct 1999
  Project Accountant
- The Financial Times
  Feb 2000 - Oct 2000
  Management Accountant
  Design and set up of contributors database to the magazines division
- BBC
  May 2001 - Oct 2001
  Management Accountant (Factual and Learning)
  Accounting team management
- Guinness World Records
  Nov 2002 - May 2003
  Management Accountant
  Royalties managementAccounting function for Gullane Childrens' Books
- Tatts Group
  May 2004 - Sept 2004
  Management Accountant
  Statistical analyses and reporting
- Thuo Gaming (Pty) Ltd
  Sept 2004 - Nov 2006
  Financial Controller
  Start-up operation resulting in valuable experience in setting up systems and controls. Recruitment and Management of 6 staff
- Singita Management Company (Pty) Ltd
  Jan 2007 - Feb 2014
  Statutory and financial management of the Singita Comunity Development Trust.Extensive business modelling & cost-benefit analyses.
  - Sustainability Co-ordinator
    Jul 2012 - Feb 2014
  - Group Accountant
    Jan 2007 - Feb 2014
- Self Employed
  Mar 2014 - now
  Sustainability Consultant
  CONSULTING SERVICESSustainability strategy and programme implementation within the organisational sector.Tourism clientsWeeva, Singita, More Family Collection, The Royal Portfolio, Grootbos, Trips2EarthTrialogue consultant toAltron, Pepkor, Coronation, Sasfin, VnA, RBH, Distell, Kaap AgriOtherPreferred by Nature: auditor for The Long Run's GER sustainability certification Santam: report on the ESTAR project, non-Financial Indicators Dashboard, conference paper and concept note.Absolute Africa Safaris (Tanzania): strategy for a proposed restaurant development.Network for Business Sustainability (SA): research and writing for publications Public speaking2019: Workshop facilitation for the Oppenheimer Generations Foundation: sustainable travel project2018: The Wellness Concept, a presentation on sustainable living : "Healthy Planet/Healthy You"2017: Guest speaker at The Long Run Conference, "Marketing Sustainability in Tourism"2016: The Sustainability Institute: "Corporate culture & Sustainability" 2016: Sustainable Brands Conference: "Lessons from Rocking the Boat: How to be a successful Sustainability Change Agent" Show less
- Santam Ltd
  Aug 2014 - Aug 2014
  Strategy intern
- University of Cape Town
  Jan 2015 - Jan 2015
  Visiting Lecturer
  Post Graduate Diploma level course"Finance for Tourism"at the School for Applied Management
Licenses & Certifications
- Introduction to Climate Change Disclosures
  Climate Disclosure Standards Board
  Feb 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Dr Andrea Ferry
  Let Us Grow Design Indaba Oct 2011 Finalists of the Your Street Challengehttp://www.designindaba.com/articles/design-indaba-news/your-street-cape-town-finalists
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer
  Issued by DARG (Domestic Animal Rescue Group) on Jun 2008
  Associated with Dr Andrea Ferry
- Subcommitte board member for animal interaction research
  Issued by SATSA on Jan 2018
  Associated with Dr Andrea Ferry