Sam Sutaria

Sam Sutaria is the CEO of the WaterBear Network: a B Corp-certified impact media network using storytelling to drive systems change. From pioneering storytelling training workshops across the Sahel in Africa, to spearheading global impact campaigns across the world, WaterBear - and its partner, the Resilient Foundation - are innovating a new definition of success for the global media industry through a rapidly growing community of aspiring changemakers. Prior to joining as part of the founding team at WaterBear, Sam was the GM of The European Nature Trust (TENT), produced content and campaigns at Nice and Serious, and trained with the BBC’s Natural History Unit in Bristol. Sam is also the Founder of social enterprise DrawFor, sits on the Board of the London Breeze Film Festival (re-launching 2024) and Aegean Film Festival, and is an Ambassador for Journeys with Purpose.

Website: www.waterbear.com