Denderah Rickmers

Denderah Rickmers is a Lecturer in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Central Saint Martins. Her work bridges finance, social investment, design innovation, and sustainable development, focusing on how creativity and capital can address global challenges like climate change and gender equality.

• PhD candidate at King’s College London
• Manager, Europe at AVPN (Asia Venture Philanthropy Network)
• Advocate for trust-based collaboration and accessible technology transfer

Her research examines the intersection of creative economies and sustainable development, emphasizing the role of cultural institutions, social investment, and economic frameworks in advancing equitable societies.

Recent publications include a 2022 book chapter on financing creative industries in Kenya and a 2020 guest editorial on social enterprises and the creative economy. She holds a B.A. in Finance from HSBA and a dual M.Sc. in Management and Design Innovation from the University of Glasgow and the Glasgow School of Art.

She collaborates with institutions like King’s College London, AVPN, and networks in finance, EdTech, and cultural development.