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VERENA EGETEMEIR

Sociologist
Santiago

Summary

Seasoned international consultant with extensive expertise in social performance, ESG compliance, and stakeholder engagement across private sector, international development organizations, and think tanks. Brings a strong technical foundation combined with strategic thinking, enabling comprehensive solutions for complex social and environmental challenges.

Deep knowledge of natural resources, mining, energy, and infrastructure projects, having worked across all phases—from planning and regulatory compliance to stakeholder engagement, implementation, and impact evaluation.

Proven intercultural management skills, with a track record of successfully leading projects in Europe, Africa, Latin America. Fluent in German, Spanish, English, and French, facilitating seamless communication and collaboration in multinational environments. Passionate about integrating sustainability, social responsibility, and innovation to drive long-term impact

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Project Director

Dinámica Plataforma
Santiago
10.2018 - Current
  • Leading social due diligence, ESG compliance, and social impact assessment projects for natural resource companies and projects
  • Designing and conducting stakeholder engagement strategies for large-scale natural resources projects and companies in compliance with international financial institution safeguards.
  • Developing ESG frameworks, considering gender and human rights management standards aligned with EU and global sustainability standards.
  • Planning and managing economic and social development projects, with a strong focus on enhancing local supplier capacity, fostering inclusive growth, and ensuring sustainable community benefits.
  • Designed and successfully led a local supplier development program for a major mining company, supporting over 150 local businesses over several years. This initiative strengthened the local value chain, leading to concrete increases in adjudications for local providers and enhanced regional economic integration. Spearheaded the creation of a virtual platform for local suppliers, improving access to opportunities and streamlining procurement processes. Additionally, the program drove internal organizational changes within the mining firm, fostering a more inclusive and sustainable approach to local supplier engagement and corporate procurement policies

Executive Director

Commercial Agency of the GIZ
Santiago
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Established and managed the agency, overseeing legal, administrative, fiscal, organizational, and human resources functions to ensure a successful launch and long-term stability.
  • Led the commercial strategy development and spearheaded the acquisition process, negotiating with key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors to secure new partnerships and funding opportunities.
  • Designed and implemented projects focused on local and territorial development, education and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with sustainability and social impact objectives.
  • Enhanced public engagement by creating promotional materials and content for social media, websites, and print media, effectively increasing awareness and stakeholder involvement.

Advisor

GIZ
Santiago
12.2013 - 12.2016
  • Served as national focal point for the Emerging Markets Sustainability Dialogues (EMSD) initiative, collaborated with cross-functional teams to launch series of successful seminars for corporate and stakeholders strategies
  • Developed sustainability guidelines for the Chilean mining, integrating gender and human rights analysis.
  • Provided technical and strategic support for the creation of public-private partnerships, fostering multi-sector collaboration to advance sustainable business practices.

Project Manager

Fundación Chile
Santiago
02.2011 - 12.2013
  • Led community engagement and social performance strategies for public and private institutions, ensuring alignment with sustainability standards and stakeholder needs.
  • Collaborated with cross-sector innovation initiatives, applying an interdisciplinary approach to projects in waste management, recycling, water, energy, and local development, driving impactful and scalable solutions.
  • Led the social performance component of a post-earthquake reconstruction infrastructure project, successfully designing and implementing community engagement and resilience-building strategies to ensure sustainable recovery and long-term social impact.

Consultant

Vial Consultores
Santiago
02.2009 - 11.2010
  • Conducted studies on environmental impact assessments, with focus on community engagement and participatory processes. Designed and implemented inclusive consultation strategies to ensure meaningful stakeholder involvement, enhance public trust, and align projects with social and environmental sustainability standards

Graduate

BHP Billiton
Santiago
02.2007 - 12.2008
  • Contributed to the design and implementation of educational and social development initiatives within the Minera Escondida Foundation, fostering long-term community empowerment and capacity building.
  • Developed and implemented sustainability impact measurement frameworks to assess the effectiveness of corporate social responsibility (CSR) projects, ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.

Education

Magister - Sociology

Universität Augsburg
Augsburg
09.2000 - 10.2005

Local Economic Development

Mesopartner Summer Academy
Berlin
07-2019

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Schedule management

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving abilities

Strategic thinking

Delivery clients satisfaction

Additional Information


Nilus, Ice Stupa Innovation Project

Led the social and community participation strategy for the Nilus Ice Stupa innovation project, a pioneering climate adaptation initiative focused on water conservation in high-altitude environments.

Timeline

Project Director

Dinámica Plataforma
10.2018 - Current

Executive Director

Commercial Agency of the GIZ
01.2017 - 09.2018

Advisor

GIZ
12.2013 - 12.2016

Project Manager

Fundación Chile
02.2011 - 12.2013

Consultant

Vial Consultores
02.2009 - 11.2010

Graduate

BHP Billiton
02.2007 - 12.2008

Magister - Sociology

Universität Augsburg
09.2000 - 10.2005

Local Economic Development

Mesopartner Summer Academy

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