Dr. Souha Bel Haj Messaoud

Dr. Souha Bel Haj Messaoud is a globally experienced Quality and Sustainability Governance expert with over 15 years of international experience across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Her work operates at the intersection of ESG regulation, assurance systems, and operational governance, helping organizations navigate complex sustainability frameworks and regulatory landscapes.

She is the Founder of Eco Fluent Solutions, a Paris-based consultancy advising SMEs and assurance bodies on building audit-ready and decision-useful ESG systems, aligned with frameworks such as CSRD, ESRS, VSME, and the EU Taxonomy.

Core Expertise

• ESG Regulation & Governance Frameworks
• Sustainability Assurance Systems
• CSRD, ESRS, VSME & EU Taxonomy Compliance
• ISO 17029 & ISO 14065 Accreditation Systems
• Carbon Markets & Regulatory Mechanisms (EU ETS, CBAM, MRV)
• Quality Assurance & Risk Management
• Sustainable Supply Chain & Responsible Procurement

Professional Experience

• Founder – Eco Fluent Solutions (Paris)
• Senior roles including:
• Quality Safety Environment Manager & Verifier – Normec Verifavia
• Leadership roles at Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan
• Designed and implemented assurance frameworks across:
• EU ETS, EU MRV, UK MRV
• CBAM and F-Gas regulatory systems
• Worked closely with global accreditation bodies:
• UKAS
• COFRAC
• SAC
• Expertise in building governance structures, audit methodologies, and data reliability systems

Academic & Teaching Engagement

• Visiting Professor – ICN Business School, France
• Teaches:
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• Responsible Procurement

Focus on equipping professionals with practical ESG integration tools.

Education

• Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering – University of Tokyo

Research, Thought Leadership & Contributions

• Active thought leader in sustainability governance
• Publishes articles and educational content on ESG frameworks
• Conducts training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Focus on simplifying complex sustainability regulations for SMEs and assurance professionals

Key Highlights

• 15+ years of global experience across Europe, Asia, and Africa
• Founder of a Paris-based ESG consultancy
• Specialist in EU sustainability regulations (CSRD, ESRS, EU Taxonomy)
• Expert in ISO-based assurance and accreditation systems
• Experience with global accreditation bodies (UKAS, COFRAC, SAC)
• Visiting Professor shaping next-generation sustainability leaders
• Strong industry + regulatory + academic integration

Professional Focus

Dr. Messaoud’s work is centered on enabling organizations to build credible, compliant, and audit-ready ESG systems, ensuring alignment with evolving global regulations and strengthening trust in sustainability reporting and assurance processes.