# Amina Razvi

> C-Suite Executive | Board Director | Former CEO, Cascale (SAC) | Chief Member | Transforming Global Industries Through Sustainability, Strategic Partnerships & Growth

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/amina

Amina Razvi is a dynamic leader transforming industries into forces for good through the power of strategic collaboration and systems-level change. 

With over 20 years of experience spanning apparel, architecture, travel, and insurance, she is known for uniting diverse stakeholders to drive sustainability at scale. Currently serving as the Chief Partnerships and Development Officer at Travalyst — a global nonprofit making travel a force for good — she is helping to align the travel industry around credible, consistent sustainability data that drives real impact.

She also serves as the Chief Growth and Operations Officer at Premiums for the Planet, where she is transforming the insurance industry into a lever for climate action and social justice by driving growth, building partnerships, and fostering collective action at scale.

Previously, Amina was the CEO of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (now Cascale), the leading global multi-stakeholder nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry. Under her leadership, the SAC more than doubled in size, expanded its reach beyond apparel, and adoption of the groundbreaking Higg Index to over 24,000 organizations worldwide. Under her leadership, she co-orchestrated major strategic initiatives including the spin-off of Worldly and the organization's complete rebranding, positioning it for exponential impact.

Her passion for collaboration stems from her foundation in architecture, including a master’s degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and experience managing complex projects from skyscrapers to museum complexes. She continues to channel that foundation in design thinking into building systems and coalitions that enable industries to create lasting change.

Amina's superpower lies in her ability to see the big picture, unite unlikely allies, and transform complex challenges into collaborative opportunities for industry-wide transformation.

## Work Experience
### Founder and Principal @ Amina Razvi Advisory
Jan 2024 – Present
Executive advisory practice supporting boards, CEOs, and mission-driven organizations navigating sustainability strategy, governance, and systems transformation. Focused on organizational strategy, multi-stakeholder collaboration and partnerships, and scalable impact models.

### Partner @ Aurora Collective
Jan 2025 – Present
✓Co-founded a collective of senior women leaders advancing collaborative, values-led approaches to systems change.
✓Convene cross-sector leaders to explore new models of collaboration, strategic partnership, and long-term impact.
✓Designed shared governance and leadership model emphasizing collective authority, trust, and accountability.

### Chief Growth and Operations Officer @ Premiums for the Planet
Jan 2025 – Jan 2025
✓Advised climate-focused insurance innovator on growth strategy through mission-aligned networks and membership through strategic activation campaigns and co-branded initiatives.
✓Designed partnership frameworks and engagement strategies for climate-engaged consumer good sectors.
✓ Developed organizational strategy and operational frameworks

### Chief Partnerships and Development Officer @ Travalyst
Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
✓ Built partnerships and development team for global sustainable travel initiative.
✓ Secured partnership and funding commitments through strategic donor cultivation and partnership design.
✓ Convened cross-sectoral stakeholders, including tourism operators, technology providers, philanthropic funders, and policymakers, through strategic executive forums and industry events, facilitating collective action on travel sector sustainability.
✓ Supported the development of organizational strategy and led the development of the partnership and donor engagement strategy

### Chief Executive Officer @ Cascale
Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area
I was appointed as CEO to guide Cascale’s next phase of its mission to transform business in the broader consumer goods industry for exponential impact and continue scaling the organization to support the growth of members and sustainability initiatives.

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 
I was recognized for my leadership in sustainability on the SF Business Times Influential Women 2023 list and British Vogue’s Women Leaders in Fashion’s Sustainable Revolution 2020 feature.

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
✓ New Strategic Direction: Led development of a new strategic plan and subsequent update refocusing the organization on collaboration and broader impact, building alignment among multiple stakeholders. 
✓ Strategic Partnerships: Secured multiple new strategic partnerships with Global Fashion Agenda, Textile Exchange, and others, to amplify and accelerate impact.
✓ Setting Standards for Environmental and Social Performance: Accelerated the adoption of the Higg Index and its tools throughout the apparel industry, with 24K+ organizations around the world using the Higg Index.
✓ Rebranding: Led initiative for the 2024 rebranding of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition to Cascale to align with the organization’s expanded commitment to drive sustainable business practices in the broader consumer goods industry.

### Executive Director @ Cascale
Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | San Francisco Bay Area
I was promoted to Executive Director after co-leading the spin-off of Worldly, taking on greater organizational responsibility in developing a new strategic vision, growing the organization, and scaling industry impact. 

𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀:
I led the organization to win the American Apparel & Footwear Association’s inaugural Eco-Steward of the Year Award in 2021, in recognition of a decade of industry leadership in sustainability.

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
✓ Spin-off Negotiations: I co-led the spin-off of Worldly (a technology company), ensuring Cascale’s long-term financial health and new strategic direction.
✓ Fundraising: Helped to secure $50M in Series B funding for Worldly and raised almost $1M in member-funded donations to propel underfunded initiatives. 
✓ Member Growth & Retention: Doubled membership base since 2019 and achieved a 95% member retention rate through enhanced engagement strategies.
✓ Scaling & Diversifying Team & Operations: Grew team by 250% and diversified employee base from 2 to 9 countries. Implemented multiple new technology platforms to elevate operational efficiency.
✓ People-first & Equitable Work Culture: Introduced formal HR processes including annual performance reviews and succession planning. Implemented initiatives such as global, equitable minimum PTO days, time off to volunteer, and stipends for co-working space memberships.

### Vice President, Membership, Growth & Impact @ Cascale
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
I was recruited from a founding member company (Gap Inc.) to help the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (now Cascale) deepen its engagement with members, scale Higg Index adoption and impact, and grow its membership base.

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
✓ Membership Growth: Drove 15% growth in memberships YOY and achieved a strong member retention rate by developing and implementing new recruitment and engagement strategies.
✓ Relationship Management: Fostered collaboration between members and enhanced collective impact by implementing a relationship management platform and procedures as well as training staff on leveraging data for insights and opportunities for collaboration. 
✓ Member Engagement: Introduced new communication channels and 3 new annual events and actively engaged with audiences at promotional and speaking opportunities.
✓ Scaled Higg Index Adoption: Supported growth of Higg Index usage to over 10K organizations across 50+ countries.

### Senior Manager, Sustainable Innovation @ Gap Inc.
Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 | San Francisco Bay Area
Hired to develop a holistic environmental sustainability strategy across Gap Inc. after the successful launch of Old Navy’s sustainable store design program. Served as in-house SME partnering with business units to identify opportunities for environmental sustainability initiatives across owned and operated 
 and supply chain facilities. 

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
✓ Sustainability Strategy & Roadmap: Set goals in climate, energy, and waste reduction. Developed and executed on roadmap to meet Greenhouse Gas target, delivering on target 2 years ahead of schedule.
✓ Higg Index Development & Deployment: Led the largest retail deployment of the Higg Index at 1K+ facilities in Gap Inc.’s supply chain.
✓ Water Innovation: Set foundation for success of future programs such as Washwell by analyzing water scarcity data and developing a business case to gain buy-in from senior leadership.
✓ Carbon Emissions Reporting: Raised Gap Inc.’s Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) score by 50% by championing CDP disclosure as part of the company’s overall environmental strategy and developing the disclosure processes across multiple reporting platforms.

### Store Design Manager @ Old Navy
Jan 2004 – Jan 2010 | San Francisco Bay Area
I was hired to design and project manage store openings for 20 to 30 Old Navy stores per year. I helped to establish Old Navy’s sustainable store design program and also implemented store design and execution process improvements.

𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀:
✓ Sustainability Program Development & Launch: Developed and presented brand sustainability strategy, gaining buy-in from senior leadership to launch Old Navy’s first store sustainability program.
✓ Green Building Design: Led development of Old Navy’s first LEED-certified store and incorporated aspects of green store design throughout other Old Navy stores. 
✓ Waste Reduction: Ideated and drove a fixture donation pilot program for 2K+ stores, reducing construction waste by up to 40%.
✓ Process Improvement: Led a team to create a master template with sustainable design incorporated and internal processes and database.


## Education
### Masters in Architecture
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

### B.S.A.S in Architecture
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/aminarazvi

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Last updated: 2026-04-13