Chris Desai is a world renowned Entrepreneur – Philanthropist and Public Speaker from humble beginnings in Leicester, AKA the “Rottweiler of conservation.”
He has made considerable contributions to the planet with his organic luxury fashion brand Vayyu® which became the 2nd most ethical brand in the UK and retailed in over 633 shops globally then went on to form his registered charity The Vayyu Foundation® and it’s 3 global projects UOCEAN® 2050, UEARTH® 2050 & UHUMANS® 2050.
Recently being voted 40 under 40 for Climate & Sustainability UK, Featured on ITV, Sky, Forbes and the BBC News, Voted Top 100 Global Influential Voices, Earthshot Nominee and a BBC Make A Difference Award Winner for Best Green Initiative.
VAYYU® is an award-winning ethical, sustainable and Organic British Luxury Brand, rated as the second most ethical company in the UK in 2018, with a transparent supply chain using ethical wind, solar and green factories.
The Vayyu Foundation® organisation is unique in its emphasis on being B.A.M.E-led, which means that it is driven by Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic individuals and communities, bringing together diverse voices and perspectives to tackle this environmental global challenge.
Chris launched two global environmental projects known as UOCEAN® 2050 and UEARTH® 2050 which is currently stopping ocean plastics across the planet with clean ups and river barriers and replanting our forests and mangroves whilst connecting communities back with nature.
Chris will be speaking on the 1.15pm Panel: Reimagining Fashion Through Sustainable Change Discover how brands are designing with purpose and planning for a better tomorrow.
He will be joined by:
- Simon Platts, SP &KO Limited, Co-Founder
- Paul Kerssens, United Repair Centre, COO
- Salli Deighton, LaundRE, Founder
- Alexandra Simpson, Universal Music Group, Product Development Manager
See you at Leicester Made, 14th May, 9am – 9pm at Athena, tap here to book your free place.