Alistair Barnes

Alistair Barnes is a seasoned entrepreneur with a strong background in marketing, branding, and sustainable business practices.

With over 8 years of experience as the Founder and Marketing Director of Ballo, an ethical fashion brand, Alistair has successfully built a brand based on sustainable principles and grown an international following through consumer education and collaborations.

At Bo-op, where he served as a Co-Founder and Marketing Partner for 4 years, Alistair established a multi-brand retail platform for local designers, creating a community of the best local talent.

His experience at Publicis Machine creative agency as an Advertising Swiss-Army Knife equipped him with versatile skills in strategy, copywriting, design, and account management for digitally driven campaigns.

As a Creative Consultant at Mungo Homeware Textiles, Alistair leveraged his expertise in brand communication, copywriting, user-centric design, and experiential marketing to educate consumers about sustainable fibers.

In his role as Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Fundata, an Ed-tech NGO, Alistair designed a gamified education platform, showcasing skills in ideation, brand design, UX/UI, and fundraising.

Alistair's entrepreneurial spirit also led him to establish Sustainable Sundowners, a monthly networking event focused on ethical fashion, where he built a strong network of sustainable business owners and climate activists.

With 4 years of experience as a marketing consultant, Alistair provided strategic guidance in marketing, brand strategy, design, and UX for notable clients like Vodacom, Paez, and Proof.

His educational background includes studies in web design, marketing, advertising, and a diverse range of subjects from Sea Kayaking to Painting.

Alistair's affiliations with various organizations showcase his diverse experience and leadership in founding and collaborating with impactful ventures in the business and sustainability sectors.