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SASKIA VAN GENDT

An environmental scientist with over a decade of experience in sustainable manufacturing and design, Saskia is head of sustainability at Rothy’s, a San Francisco-based company transforming sustainable materials into modern shoes and accessories.  At Rothy’s, Saskia develops strategies to minimize the environmental impact that Rothy’s supply chain has on the environment, advancing Rothy’s sustainable innovations in materials, production and fulfillment and more.

Prior to joining Rothy’s, Saskia worked as senior director of sustainability at Method, a brand renowned for their clean, sustainable, and effective cleaning products. At Method, Saskia implemented sustainability initiatives on the ground for the European business and at Method’s LEED-Platinum soap factory in Chicago.

Saskia graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Environmental Science. She currently lives in Oakland and enjoys travel, yoga and vegetarian cooking. 

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