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Cécile Van Oppen

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Co-Founder at Copper8
📍 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Cécile van Oppen is the Co-Founder of Copper8, where she drives sustainable breakthroughs in construction and manufacturing by focusing on the circular economy. An alumna of The London School of Economics and Political Science, people who have worked with her describe her as intelligent, creative, and patient.

Outside of her primary role, Cécile is deeply committed to social causes. She serves as a Board Member for Thaki, a non-profit that provides educational tools to refugee children. She was also recently appointed chairperson of the Partner Council at Future Up, a coalition promoting a sustainable and social Dutch economy.

Unique fact: Cécile has co-authored two books offering practical, step-by-step guides for businesses to implement circular economy principles.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
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Circular Economy
Her entire career is built around this concept; she co-founded Copper8 to help industries transition from linear to circular models and has co-authored books on the topic.
Sustainable Procurement
She co-wrote a guide titled "Circulair Inkopen in 8 Stappen" (Circular Procurement in 8 Steps) to help organizations implement sustainable purchasing practices.
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Career

Work history

3-2013
Co-Founder
Copper8
3-2017
Board Member
Thaki. Unlock their potential
11-2019 - 1-2023
Commissaris (duurzaamheid & innovatie)
KlokGroep
9-2014 - 10-2016
Participant Creative Leadership Program
THNK - School of Creative Leadership
9-2012 - 2-2013
Associate Senior Consultant
Scenter
In the press

Media appearances

Navigating Post-Growth Strategies with Cécile van Oppen. Featured in HappyPorch Radio
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Education
2004 - 2005
MSc
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
2014 - 2016
Creative Leadership Program
THNK, School of Creative Leadership
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