"You only get what you design for, so the question is how do we design for more impact?" 

With over two decades of experience, Daniella Sachs is a seasoned impact system designer and sustainable development expert. She is a qualified architect, urban and regional planner, and has an MBA in Business and Biodiversity. This rare combination drives her innovative approach to solving complex global challenges—across sectors, industries, and regions.

Throughout her career, Daniella has worked with a wide range of clients, from governments and international organisations like the African Union, USAID, and the IUCN, to private sector leaders. Daniella is known for designing strategies that lead to transformative system change. From developing sustainable tourism initiatives to building entrepreneurial ecosystems in underserved regions, her work consistently delivers tangible impact on profit, purpose, people and planet.

Daniella's approach focuses on participatory planning and stakeholder engagement, bringing together diverse voices to co-create impactful solutions. In addition to sustainable architecture and planning projects, she has spearheaded projects  in climate resilience, sustainable tourism, circular economy, biodiversity conservation, agriculture, and entrepreneurial ecosystem development.

A thought leader in her field, Daniella has been featured in Inc. Magazine Africa, where she inspires future African tourism entrepreneurs. Her ability to "connect the dots" across industries has established her as a sought-after consultant for organizations looking to uncover opportunities within complex challenges and generate exponential impact.

Daniella's passion for empowering communities and her dedication to regenerative development are central to her work. She continuously pushes the boundaries of what’s possible, designing solutions that turn complex challenges into win-win-win opportunities for people, the planet, and economies.