With a PhD in Sustainable Resource Management and a robust background in sustainability, problem-solving, and circular economy principles,  Dr Jack Olly is well-prepared to guide Sycomore in addressing the pressing challenges within the fast fashion industry.

His academic and professional experiences have equipped Jack with a comprehensive understanding of issues such as Fast fashion’s rapid production cycles, disposable nature and its significant environmental and ethical impacts, including textile waste, water pollution, carbon emissions, and exploitative labour practices.

During his doctoral research, Jack focused on evaluating sustainable resource management practices, which provided him with insights into implementing effective solutions within complex systems.

In his role as a lecturer at Bournemouth University, he leads master’s level units and supervised research projects emphasising sustainable development goals. This position enhances his ability to distill complex scientific information into clear, actionable insights, a skill crucial for developing science-backed briefing documents on issues like textile waste, water pollution, and carbon emissions.

As an ecological consultant for Save Our South Coast Alliance (SOSCA), Jack authored an ecological report that successfully opposed a development project threatening local biodiversity.  He volunteers with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) at Pagham Harbour involved hands-on conservation efforts, reinforcing his commitment to sustainability and providing practical experience in implementing nature-based solutions.