Meet our new honorary Strategic Advisors
At the CBA, we work with an extraordinary team of people, including employees, secondees, consultants and volunteers.
We are very grateful to those who generously give their time to the CBA in an honorary capacity, to help us deliver transformative impact on the ground.
Meet our newest colleagues:
Jasbir Nizar, Honorary Role – Strategic Advisor to the CBA

With a background in law and over 25 years of extensive experience in finance and the banking sector, Jasbir brings a diverse skill set and strategic perspective to her work. Her career includes leadership roles at RBS, Citi and LOIM, where she managed teams across HR, Sales, Marketing and Product Development. In addition to her financial expertise, she has developed strong client-facing relationships and worked closely with clients in the nature and sustainability sectors. This experience has deepened her understanding of environmental challenges and opportunities. She is passionate about mobilising finance for nature first investments.
—–
Taraneh Azad, Honorary Role – Strategic Advisor to the CBA

Taraneh is a Partner at Systemiq, a sustainability advisory and investment business. Previously, she was Systemiq’s Managing Partner from 2021 – 2024. Before joining Systemiq, Taraneh spent over 25 years’ in finance through senior positions in the commodities business of major investment institutions, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Hartree. She worked mostly with corporates and sovereigns in Europe and the Middle East on their commodity price risks. She started her career in international development at the United Nations.
—–
Read more: https://circularbioeconomyalliance.org/team/
Cover image: Gildardo/Unsplash