Sarah D'Sylva is a strategic leader across material intelligence, circular design, and sustainability storytelling. As Co-Founder of Hyloh, a female-founded global collective, she partners with organisations to reduce carbon impact, optimise value chains, and implement circular solutions for a regenerative future.

With over a decade of experience, Sarah has delivered design-led responses to complex sustainability challenges—from identifying compostable alternatives for single-use packaging to valorising waste streams for luxury retailers.

Previously the Senior Design Strategist at Material ConneXion in New York, Sarah now invests in material start-ups, mentors emerging innovators, and lectures at Monash University. Through her work, she equips the next generation of designers with the knowledge, tools, and mindset needed to advance circular innovation and drive systemic change across industries.