One Planet Group
André Segovia has extensive work experience in various roles and industries. Most recently, they served as the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations at One Planet Group, starting in January 2023. Prior to that, they were involved in a startup in stealth mode as a Music Entrepreneur in 2022.
In 2021, André worked at Accenture, where they held two positions. Firstly, they were the Inclusion, Diversity & Equity - North America Operations Lead from July 2022 to January 2023. Before that, they were the ESG & Sustainability Strategy - North America Director.
Before their time at Accenture, André worked at One Planet Group from 2016 to 2021. André held the role of Chief of Staff, providing strategic support to executives and acting as the General Manager for new ventures and initiatives. André also served as the Lead for crisis and business continuity. Prior to that, they were the Product Owner within the company.
André's work experience also includes a role as a Consultant at EarthLink Internet in 2015, where they were responsible for managing a $300M revenue client base and driving improvements in sales, billing, and care processes. Additionally, they co-founded NIA Nest in 2015, an innovative concept aimed at addressing social issues like urban poverty and food insecurity in underdeveloped countries through the use of mobile technology, banking, community organizations, and food distribution models.
André Segovia's education history includes a Bachelor's Degree in Communication, Media & Theatre from Northeastern Illinois University, which they obtained from 2005 to 2008. André pursued further education by completing an Executive Education program in Diversity & Inclusive Leadership from UCLA Anderson School of Management in 2020. In 2021, they attended Saïd Business School, University of Oxford for an Executive Education program in Sustainability and Responsible Business. Prior to that, André Segovia attended the University of Rochester - Simon Business School from 2014 to 2016, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) specializing in Strategy & Finance.
One Planet Group
One Planet Group is a closely held private equity firm that owns a suite of online technology and media businesses while also investing in early-stage companies. Owned and operated businesses span a variety of industries including ad tech, publishing, and media. One Planet’s mission is to support strong business ideas while building an ethos thathelps improve society and give back to communities. Infused with foundational values which promote diversity and inclusion, unity, service to humanity, and excellence in all things, One Planet Group strives to foster an environment that promotes equality, love, and empowerment. The company’s investment portfolio includes a diverse group of innovative tech-enabled products and solutions. Investing primarily in high-growth early-stage entities, the focus is on companies that aspire to the concept of ‘Innovation + Intention.’ Specific areas of focus include the future of mobility, education technology, health technology, and environmental solutions. Core operating businesses for One Planet Group include Buyerlink, a leading online marketplace for performance-based marketing; AutoWeb Inc., an automotive matchmaking platform connecting in-market car shoppers to their preferred vehicle transactions; California.com, a curated guide to living in California; and Contractors.com, a site connecting homeowners and service providers. One Planet Group also operates BahaiTeachings.com, a non-profit platform that shares personal perspectives to promote the oneness of humanity.One Planet Group was founded by tech entrepreneur Payam Zamani in 2015. With offices and employees in over ten countries, its global headquarters is located in Walnut Creek, California.