Harald Friedl — Co-Founder

I take businesses, cities and organisations 'from linear 📏 to circular ♻️' I offer these services to accelerate your circular journey. 📬 Free Action-Oriented Newsletter Subscribe to my newsletter for practical insights and actionable steps to implement circular economy principles in your business. Stay updated on the latest trends, case studies, and strategies to drive circularity. 🎤 Inspiring Keynotes Engage and inspire your audience with thought-provoking keynotes on circular economy, sustainability, and business innovation. I bring real-world experience and compelling narratives to energize your events 🧠 Circular Economy Masterclasses Empower your team with hands-on circular economy training. My masterclasses provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to implement circular principles in their daily responsibilities. 🚀 1:1 Circular Entrepreneurship Coaching Receive personalised guidance to scale your circular business. As a seasoned mentor, I offer valuable advice based on years of experience in growing sustainable enterprises13. 🔬 New action-oriented Reports Collaborate on developing new reports and insights with actionable plans for circular transformation. Leverage my expertise to create impactful strategies for your organisation's circular future

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Circular Economy Consultant with strong expertise in sustainability and international relations.

Experience: 32 yrs

Skills

Circular Economy
Consulting
Community Development
Sustainability
Political Science
Advisory
Strategic Leadership
Public Policy
Public Relations
Media Management
Communication
Public Affairs
Research
Civil Society Engagement

Career Highlights

Founder of Circular Economy Innovation Agency.
Expert in circular economy and sustainability.
Extensive experience in international relations and policy.

Work Experience

Circular Economy Innovation Agency - CIA

Founder (5 yrs 11 mos)

Circle Economy

CEO (3 yrs 11 mos)

Impact Hub Network

Co Founder Impact Hub Yangon (3 yrs 1 mo)

Myanmar Peace Centre

Coordinator Myanmar Peace Center (2 yrs 8 mos)

United Nations

Chief of Staff for UNDP Assistant Secretary General (2 yrs 7 mos)

Government of Austria

Spokesperson of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister (3 yrs)

European Commission

Speechwriter / Communications Advisor (2 yrs)

United Nations, Secretariat of Civil Society Panel

Investigator - UN Oil for Food Programme (4 mos)

Executive Office of the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan (5 mos)

ORF

Radio/TV Journalist and TV presenter (10 yrs 10 mos)

Education

Master at Columbia | SIPA

THNK - School of Creative Leadership at THNK School of Leadership

Master at Vienna University of Commerce and Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) at University of Alberta

Harald Friedl

Co-Founder

Austria32 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of Circular Economy Innovation Agency.
Expert in circular economy and sustainability.
Extensive experience in international relations and policy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Circular Economy Consultant with strong expertise in sustainability and international relations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Circular EconomyConsultingCommunity DevelopmentSustainabilityPolitical ScienceAdvisoryStrategic LeadershipPublic PolicyPublic RelationsMedia ManagementCommunicationPublic AffairsResearchCivil Society Engagement

Other Skills

AfricaAnalysisCapacity BuildingCapacity buildingChange activationCircular InnovationCircular strategyCivil SocietyClarity AlCoachingCommunication strategiesCommunity OutreachCommunity buildingCommunity establishmentDiplomacy

About

Experience

Circular economy innovation agency - cia

Founder

Apr 2020 – Present · 5 yrs 11 mos · global

Boutique consulting services:
) Circular Innovation & Storytelling.
) Circular strategy & roadmap development.
) Change activation and community building.
) Breakthrough Coaching.
The Circular Economy Innovation Agency (CIA) is a groundbreaking organization that aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy by combining cutting-edge technological innovation with nature-inspired design principles.
What sets CIA apart is its unique approach to closing the action gap in circularity, leveraging AI,, and other emerging technologies while simultaneously drawing inspiration from natural systems to create regenerative and circular processes and processes.
Investing in CIA's services offers a compelling opportunity to be at the forefront of the circular economy revolution, as the agency provides a comprehensive suite of offerings including cutting-edge research and development, expert consulting services, startup incubation, education and training programs, and policy advocacy.
By partnering with CIA, investors can contribute to pioneering work across various sectors, including circular tourism and AI-driven sustainability solutions, while also benefiting from the agency's commitment to fostering innovative leadership approaches and cross-industry collaborations

Circular InnovationStorytellingCircular strategyRoadmap developmentChange activationCommunity building+3

Circle economy

CEO

Mar 2017 – Feb 2021 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Impact hub network

Co Founder Impact Hub Yangon

Jan 2016 – Feb 2019 · 3 yrs 1 mo

) setting up the Impact Hub in Yangon: Establishing a community of changemakers, providing capacity building and training
) planning for sustainability

Capacity buildingCommunity establishmentSustainability planningCommunity DevelopmentSustainability

Myanmar peace centre

Coordinator Myanmar Peace Center

Aug 2012 – Apr 2015 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Myanmar

) providing advice in support of national peace-building efforts
) providing expert analysis and independent appraisals on political/economic risks/opportunities and government affairs

Political analysisRisk assessmentGovernment affairsPolitical ScienceAdvisory

United nations

Chief of Staff for UNDP Assistant Secretary General

Jan 2010 – Aug 2012 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Greater New York City Area

) Provided strategic advice on and ensure implementation of agreed actions in UNDP’s external communication and advocacy as well as resource mobilization work
) Ensured effective engagement with development partners (donor countries, fin. institutions, private sector, civil society)
) Coordinated new engagement policy with the philanthropic sector
) Managed the Office of the Assistant Secretary General

Strategic communicationResource mobilizationEngagement policyStrategic LeadershipPublic Policy

Government of austria

Spokesperson of Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister

Jan 2007 – Jan 2010 · 3 yrs · Vienna/Austria

) Given strategic advice to Deputy Prime Minister and served as focal point for media inquiries; developed communication strategies and coordinated outreach events
) Informed print, electronic and audiovisual media (national and international); issued press releases, information notes and press articles.
) Secondment to European Commission/External Relations Directorate/Unit for Crisis Management & Conflict Prevention

Media strategyCommunication strategiesOutreach eventsPublic RelationsMedia Management

European commission

Speechwriter / Communications Advisor

Jan 2005 – Jan 2007 · 2 yrs · Vienna, Austria

) Advised the Commissioner for External Relations on media outreach, communication strategies and public information work: planned media activities and communication strategies, drafted press releases and organized interviews
) Prepared policy briefings for Director and Commissioner for External Relations on foreign policy issues
) Worked as speechwriter for the Commissioner: wrote speeches, articles an op-eds about foreign policy issues
) Coordinated information campaign on EU foreign policy issues: Managed production of information materials
) Organized and participated in public events related to EU external relations

Media outreachSpeechwritingPublic informationCommunicationPublic Affairs

United nations, secretariat of civil society panel

2 roles

Investigator - UN Oil for Food Programme

Sep 2004 – Jan 2005 · 4 mos · New York

Executive Office of the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan

Jan 2004 – Jun 2004 · 5 mos · New York

) Member of the secretariat that supported the High-Level Panel on UN-Civil-Society-Relations” headed by former President Henrique Cardoso that issued recommendations for the future engagement between UN and civil society
) Conducted research for and contributed to the report writing. Supported the organization of consultative workshops

Orf

Radio/TV Journalist and TV presenter

Sep 1992 – Jul 2003 · 10 yrs 10 mos · Vienna, Austria

) Hosted daily TV-show on economic news and stock market developments: responsible for content, planning, presentation. Conducted daily interviews with opinion leaders and experts in the field of economic affairs
) Compiled and presented reports and analysis for Austria’s main news TV and radio channels
) Led a 6-member team in charge of the information campaign before the launch of Euro–currency

ResearchReport writingWorkshop organizationCivil Society Engagement