Top 100 Women in Sustainability 2023

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WELCOME TO THE 2023 TOP 100 WOMEN LIST

It is an honour to showcase the accomplishments of exceptional women who are making a significant impact on sustainability and environmentalism across various industries. This list represents a celebration of their dedication and hard work, and we are privileged to share their stories with our readers. We hope that their accomplishments will continue to inspire and empower others to pursue a more sustainable future.

We believe that diversity and inclusivity are crucial in creating innovative and effective solutions to the environmental and social challenges we face today. This list serves as a reminder that everyone, regardless of gender or background, has a vital role to play in shaping a more sustainable world.

The remarkable women included in the list are making a significant impact on our world, shaping both our present and future. They hail from diverse industries and some have experience across multiple fields, representing the interconnected network of our global economy. Their contributions are invaluable, and this list celebrates their outstanding achievements. Lauren

100 Elena Avesani

Director Global Sustainability Head of Global Sustainability Strategy

Oracle

linkedin.com/in/avesanielena/https://www.

Elena has dedicated her career to finding technological answers to the world's problems. At first, that meant putting in place financial and supply chain management solutions to assist clients in streamlining and automating corporate procedures. She switched to sustainability strategy 15 years ago, after earning a degree in International and Public Affairs from Columbia University.

Currently at Oracle, Elena is engaging with customers and partners to share best practices and understand the challenges faced by business leaders in making progress on their sustainability and ESG ambitions.

Netflix

https://www.linkedin.com/ in/emmastewart/

Emma brings to corporate sustainability a rare combination of domain expertise, strategy, and inventive movement.

Prior to Netflix, she founded the R&D department at the Business for Social Responsibility, taught ‘Intrapreneurship for Sustainability’ at UC Berkeley and Stanford University, worked as Director at the World Resources Institute, was Head of Sustainability Solutions at Autodesk, and co-authored the first corporate climate target.

Emma was named a ‘Badass Woman in Sustainability’ by GreenBiz, a ‘top 3 speaker’ by The Economist Summits, FORTUNE Magazine's ‘1 of the most powerful women under 45’, and an ‘urban pioneer & sustainability insurgent’

by MIT Sloan Management Review.

Sr.

99 Emma Stewart Sustainability Officer

98 Kim Drenner

Head of Environmental Impact Patagonia

97 Ida Krabek

Director, Head of Global Sustainability

Kim started her work at Patagonia in 2018 as their Supply Chain Environmental Responsibility Manager, where she oversaw the company’s supply chain environmental responsibility programme. In her current position as Head of Environmental Impact, she oversees a team that works to lessen the negative environmental effects that Patagonia's operations – including its products, supply chain, and owned and operated entities – have on the environment.

Kim previously worked at EY as the manager of their sustainability and climate change services. In this role, she provided advisory and assurance services to clients on sustainability challenges and opportunities.

Krabek's interest in sustainability began when she was a political science student at the University of Copenhagen. She then continued her studies at UCL in London, earning a master's degree in Global Governance and Ethics.

For the past decade, Krabek has been part of the sustainability journey at Ørsted, overseeing the company transform from a fossil fuelbased utility to a green-energy leader.

She is now focused on helping to create a world that runs on renewable energy.

Before joining Ørsted, Ida worked as an assistant attaché for the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, giving a perspective on public cooperation.

96 Carrie Sabin

Vice President, Corporate Sustainability

Stantec

linkedin.com/in/carrie-sabin-6949ab46https://www.

Carrie has over 20 years of experience managing worldwide businesses and is an accomplished sustainability leader. Currently at Stantec, she oversees its sustainability commitments, bolstered by more than 12 years of experience leading project teams of workers from other countries.

Committed to sustainability and social partnerships, Carrie focuses on effective change management, stakeholder adoption, and attention to cultural norms. As manager for the overall sustainability programme, which encompasses an ESG approach, Carrie oversees internal change management and performance reporting.

95 Brigitta Witt

Vice President, Social Impact and Sustainability

T-Mobile

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brigittawitt/

Brigitta has spent the last 15 years utilising her expertise in social impact, sustainability, and corporate philanthropy to assist global corporations in becoming purpose-driven enterprises. She combines diverse global experience with a focus on operational execution and cultural alignment to develop strategic global plans that engage employees and key stakeholders.

Brigitta previously served as Global Head and Vice President, Corporate Responsibility at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, establishing the company's first global CSR function (across 12 brands in 50 countries), while overseeing the creation of employee engagement initiatives fostering a strong culture of community, purpose, and connection among Hyatt's widely dispersed workforce.

94 Inge Huijbrechts

Global Senior Vice President

Sustainability, Security and Corporate Communications

Radisson Hotel Group

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ inge-huijbrechts-mba-95624b10/

Inge is the Global Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Security, and Corporate Communications for the Radisson Hotel Group, where she is in charge of creating the responsible business and safety & security programmes for the organisation's 1500 hotels, which are currently either under construction or in operation, in 120 different countries.

Prior to joining Radisson, she held senior management positions in sales, CSR, and business development across Belgium, France, Sweden, and Germany.

Inge holds an MBA in European Studies from the University of Saarbrücken, as well as a Master of Science in Applied Economics from the University of Leuven.

93 Lisa Ekstrand VP Sustainability Vestas

https://www.linkedin.com/

Lisa has worked with Vestas for more than 13 years. She began as the Group Government Relations Policy Adviser, focusing on the policy and regulatory environments throughout the Nordic region. Eskstrant worked as an advisor to the EU for 3 years prior to joining the company. She also participated in the EU Parliament's negotiating team for REACH and the EU Climate Change Package.

She earned a master's degree in political science from the University of Westminster and a master's degree in political science from Lund University, together with studying at Université Paul Valéry - Montpellier III, Malmö University, and Gotland University.

92 Cecile Texier

Vice President Sustainability & CSR Alstom

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecile-texier-1168144b/

Cécile, a civil engineering graduate, has held the position of Vice President of Sustainability & CSR at Alstom since 2018. Here, she is responsible for the company's sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and climate strategy & policy, as well as its involvement in local communities, sustainability in marketing, extra-financial reporting activities, and stakeholder communication.

She previously worked as the Sustainable Development Manager for KPMG France from 2000 to 2005, where she oversaw environmental concern evaluations in the context of merger and acquisition deals and extra-financial data verification.

91 Dorothée D’Herde

Director of Responsible Business

During her previous role at Vodafone Group, Dorothée oversaw the sustainable business, where the dedicated team monitored responsible business practices, transparent reporting, and the implementation of Vodafone's Purpose agenda and commitment to the SDGs.

She took on the position after spending ten years at McKinsey & Company, where she most recently served as director of sustainability and social impact, responsible for the company's ethical business practices and social impact.

Prior to that, she held positions in public affairs, politics, and communications. Now, Dorothée is the Director of Responsible Business at Kingfisher plc.

90 Leyla Ertur

Head of H&M Group Sustainability

H&M

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leyla-ertur-gen%C3%A7-0a953287/

Leyla has been with H&M for over 20 years and is currently in charge of the sustainability agenda, bringing a wealth of knowledge, experience, and insight to the position. In this role, she oversees H&M’s environmental activities to ensure they complement its commercial plan.

Leyla joined the company in 2000, and since then, she has managed teams in a variety of disciplines – including global supply chain management, production, and human resources – across many countries. Her most recent dual position was as Head of Global Quality Strategy and Compliance and Regional National Manager of Manufacturing in Europe.

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Katja is in charge of overseeing adidas' sustainability strategy in her role as Head of Sustainable Business.

Since joining adidas in 2005, Katja has held positions in marketing and communications for the company in Herzogenaurach, Beijing, and Portland. She then moved to Dubai for three years to manage HR for emerging markets.

88 Kathrina Mannion

Vice President Environmental & Social Sustainability

BP

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathrinamannnion/? originalSubdomain=uk-

Katrina started at bp back in 2012 as an Environmental Policy Advisor, she swiftly made her way up to Vice President Environmental Sustainability.

Prior to joining bp, Kathrina worked for the United Kingdom's Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) – which is in charge of the preservation of the environment, food production and standards, agriculture, fisheries, and rural communities – as the Senior Advisor of Global Food Security, Natural Resources & International Strategy.

She graduated from University College Cork with a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and holds a Master of Science in Sustainable Environmental Management from the University of Plymouth.

87 Claire Lund

Global Vice President, Sustainability GSK

linkedin.com/in/claire-lund-a639353bhttps://www. /

Claire is the Vice President of Environmental Sustainability for GSK. She played a key role in developing GSK's net zero and net nature positive goals for 2030, and she is now in charge of seeing them through to completion. This includes action on carbon, water, materials, and biodiversity throughout the value chain.

Claire joined GSK in 2013 and worked in various procurement roles before becoming Head of Environmental Sustainability in 2017. Claire previously worked in the public sector as the Cabinet Office's lead for energy procurement transformation, as well as with various consultancies that support SMEs and global blue-chip companies.

86 Jennifer Cohen

EVP, Corporate Social Responsibility

The Walt Disney Company

linkedin.com/in/jennifer-cohen-b2445https://www. /

Jennifer leads the company's global Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG work, continuing Disney's long tradition of being an honourable, socially responsible company.

Beginning her career at Disney in 1992 as an Analyst in Strategic Planning and New Business Development, Jennifer remained in this role until 1995. Before returning to Disney in 2001, she worked as VP of Marketing at iexchange. com, Senior Manager of Strategic Planning at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, and Director of Marketing at Pacific Theaters.

Jennifer was Senior VP, Brand, Franchise, and CRM from 2013 to 2021, overseeing the expansion of company's brands and major character franchises.

85 Kara Hurst

Vice President, Amazon; Head of Worldwide Sustainability

Amazon

https://www.linkedin.com/in/karahartnetthurst/

Kara is currently responsible for the global development and evolution of environmental sustainability and social responsibility at Amazon. CEO of The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) before joining Amazon, Kara led the company to be named one of Scientific American's ‘Top Ten World-Changing Ideas’ in 2012.

Hurst served as Vice President of BSR, where she established several global industry practices and oversaw offices in both New York and Washington. She co-founded the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (now the Responsible Business Alliance) and worked in Silicon Valley as Executive Director of the public-private venture OpenVoice, building out early teen channel content for AOL and others.

84 Judodine Nichols Chief Sustainability Officer Schnitzer Steel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ judodine-nichols-0278b832/

Judodine, a Co-Founder and Executive Sponsor for Women@Schn Employee Resource Group, is a successful executive with over 20 years of international expertise in product development, management, and sustainable technological advancements.

She is a pioneer in global innovation, with extensive experience in project management and technical product development. Moreover, she has accumulated knowledge in public affairs, investor relations, and board involvement in ESG and technology-related sectors.

In her current role as Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Innovation, she is responsible for managing the implementation of sustainability strategies throughout 3 business units and 112 domestic locations for Schnitzer Steel.

83 Jenny Wassenaar

Chief Sustainability Officer & SVP Global R&D Trivium Packaging

linkedin.com/in/jenny-wassenaarhttps://www. /

Jenny is the Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP of Global R&D at Trivium Packaging. She is an accomplished international leader with a background working with well-known companies like Shell and Avery Dennison. A Dutch national, sustainability is her primary love.

As such, she has nearly 15 years of executive experience in sustainable company management, functioning as the Director of Sustainability & Compliance at Avery Dennison before joining Trivium.

Jenny graduated from the University of Twente in the Netherlands with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management.

82 Denise Chen

Chief Sustainability Officer

Melco Resorts & Entertainment

https://www.linkedin.com/ in/denise-chen-347981140/

Denise Chen, who previously worked in investments for CLSA, is currently the Chief Sustainability Officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, where she is responsible for carrying out the corporate environmental goal of the Hong Kong-based company.

She graduated from The London School of Economics and Political Science with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics (LSE)

81 Monique Oxender

Chief Sustainability Officer

Keurig Dr Pepper

https://www.linkedin.com/ in/moniqueoxender/

A business leader with 20 years of experience, Monuqie has led the establishment of organisational, strategic, and policy frameworks for business integration of corporate sustainability.

Monique currently oversees initiatives to brew a better world as the company's CSO. She joined Keurig in 2012 and has led the way for integrated sustainability management across the organisation. Brand improvement through proactive identification of sustainability concerns and opportunities for community/market participation are among her responsibilities, along with putting in place quantifiable implementation plans.Water stewardship, supply chain management, and other topics are among the primary areas of competence and management that Monique specialises in.

80 Sandy Nessing

Chief Sustainability Officer

American Electric Power

linkedin.com/in/sandynessinghttps://www. /

Sandy has been overseeing sustainability strategy, corporate stakeholder engagement, and yearly performance reporting for American Electric Power for about 25 years.

Before joining AEP in 2006, Nessing oversaw corporate communications for Yankee Energy System and Yankee Gas Services Company, which are now part of Eversource. She started out in public relations and broadcast journalism, after graduating from Southington, Connecticut's former Briarwood College.

She is a multifaceted, high-performing leader with a track record of success in stakeholder engagement, enterprise sustainability, planning, directing, implementing, and managing cultural change, and also chairs AEP’s Enterprise Sustainability Council and ESG team.

79 Susan Mizrahi

Chief Sustainability Officer

Australia Post linkedin.com/in/susanmizrahihttps://www.

Susan is a senior sustainability strategist with over 20 years of experience working on international, corporate, and human rights issues domestically and in Asia, Europe, and NA. Starting her work at Australia Post in 2015, she went on to be named the company's first CSO in 2019. She is now leading the organisation's science-based efforts to reach Net Zero and support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

She has held the position of Chair of the Sustainability Advisory Committee for the Australian Retailer Association since 2021. Susan obtained a master's in Management and in International Relations & Asian Politics Supply Chain.

78 Rachel McEwen

Chief Sustainability Officer

SSE https://www.linkedin.com/

Rachel joined SSE in 2007 and, as Chief Sustainability Officer, is responsible for its sustainability strategy, climate change policy, community funds, and corporate heritage. She is also a non-Executive Director of the Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Board. Prior to SSE, Rachel was a member of the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Commission and is a member of the Fair Tax Mark Board.

Prior to SSE, she was Senior Special Adviser to Scotland’s First Minister.

She holds a Master of Letters from the University of St. Andrews in International Political Thought and a Bachelor of Science from Abertay University in Economics.

77 Jyoti Chopra

Chief People, Inclusion & Sustainability Officer

MGM Resorts

Jyoti oversees human resources, social impact, and sustainability for MGM Resorts International. She is in charge of managing enterprise-wide human and social capital programmes, supervises ESG reporting, and acts as the committee's point of contact.

Earlier in her career, Chopra worked as the global head of communications and public relations at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. She also held the positions of managing director at Merrill Lynch & Co. and chief diversity officer at BNY Mellon.

Currently, she is a member of the diversity advisory board for Toyota Motor NA as well as a diversity and inclusion advisor to the global leadership team of Spencer Stuart.

76 Eva Axelsson Chief Sustainability Officer

Saab

https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-axelsson-b1241724/

Sabb plays a significant role in the defence sector, which offers a challenging environment for implementing sustainable business practices. Eva, Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of Group Sustainability, nevertheless rises to the task.

Previously, she has occupied positions in corporate social responsibility and led sustainability research and analysis. Her prior roles include Head of Sustainability at KPA Pension, Senior Environmental Analyst at EKN (Export Credit Agency), Environmental Manager Market Area Nordics and Baltics Tetra Pak, Director for Due Diligence (environmental) at WSP and URS, and sustainability specialist at Skanska.

75 Lynette Chung Chief Sustainability Officer

Covestro

linkedin.com/in/lynette-chung-15a1952https://www. /

Lynette Chung has been Chief Sustainability Officer, responsible for Sustainability, Circular Economy, and Government Affairs, at the materials manufacturer Covestro in Leverkusen since July 2020.

In 2001, Chung started her professional career in customer service with legal and tax consulting at Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken. She relocated to Brussels in 2004 to work in corporate social responsibility for BusinessEurope, the voice of European business. In 2005, she became a member of Eurometaux, the European association of the non-ferrous metals industry.

After that, Chung began working for Clariant International in 2011 as Head of Corporate Sustainability Strategy and Advocacy.

74 Aileen Tan

Group Chief People & Sustainability Officer Singtel

linkedin.com/in/aileen-tan-58585a4https://www. /

Aileen is responsible for Singtel Group’s overall strategic people and sustainability agenda. She has over 30 years of experience in various leadership roles spanning multiple industries and geographies.

Aileen joined Singtel in 2008, and since then, the company has received multiple awards for its cutting-edge human resources and environmental initiatives.

She graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Arts and from Alliant International University in the US with a Master of Science in Organizational Behaviour.

She is a pioneering IHRP Master Professional, serving as an example for the HR industry.

73 Sarah Chapman

Global Chief Sustainability Officer Manulife

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdchapman/

As the company's global chief sustainability officer, Sarah is in charge of overseeing and directing Manulife's ESG reporting and disclosures, as well as continuing to develop and implement the company's sustainability, community investment, and sponsorship strategies.

Sarah was the national director of sustainability and social impact advising at Deloitte in Canada prior to joining Manulife, previously holding the position of Senior Lead at Hitachi.

She holds a PhD in Corporate Social Responsibility from the University of Technology's Institute for Corporate Governance, a master's degree in Management from Bond University, and a bachelor's degree in Science from Western University.

72 Siobhan Toohill Chief Sustainability Officer Westpac

linkedin.com/in/siobhantoohillhttps://www. /#experience

Siobhan is a pioneer in corporate sustainability in Australia, passionate about the ability of business to make a positive impact and building on her early career in design.

As Westpac's Chief Sustainability Officer, her responsibilities include sustainability governance, which focuses on issues such as climate change and human rights policies. Toohill also works to help Australia's indigenous population advance economically, dedicated to hiring and promoting them as Westpac employees and suppliers.

In 2018, she was named one of Australia's 100 Women of Influence by the Australian Financial Review.

71 Katherine Neebe Chief Sustainability & Philanthropy Officer Duke Energy

linkedin.com/in/kneebehttps://www. /

Katherine, Duke Energy's Chief Sustainability Officer and President of the Duke Energy Foundation, oversees the company's stakeholder engagement initiatives in an effort to meet customers' needs for reliable and affordable energy, while also advancing the company's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

She previously managed one of the World Wildlife Fund's largest corporate-NGO collaborations in the world – a sustainability-driven focus on water, agriculture, and climate. Katherine holds an MBA from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Colorado College.

70 Cristina Bifulco Chief Sustainability Officer Prysmian Group

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-bifulco-920b99/

Maria started her career in Milan as an analyst at Bloomberg Financial Services and as a consultant at Eos. She continued her career at IW Bank SpA, where she was in charge of the company's quotation on the Borsa Italiana's Expandi market, and at Snam SpA, where she first worked as the head of investor relations and financial markets analysis, before moving on to oversee foreign subsidiaries and foreign participation acquisitions.

Prior to joining Prysmian as Investor Relations Director, she was the Head of Investor Relations at Indesit Company SpA.

69 Hannah Harrison Chief Sustainability Officer

WPP

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-harrison-97b4a627 /

Hannah is the director of sustainability at WPP, one of the world's largest advertising and communications firms. Hannah works with some of the world's largest corporations to address environmental issues, particularly those related to plastics and climate change.

Hannah previously managed at Earth Security Group, a firm known for its analytical foresight in assisting companies, financial institutions, and governments in aligning their investments and operations with the UN Sustainable Development Goals in the countries and regions they operate.

68

Justine Rowe Chief Sustainability Officer Telstra

https://www.linkedin.com/ in/justine-rowe-57030291/

Justine Rowe is Telstra’s Chief Sustainability Officer. As a transformational changemaker, she and her team are responsible for the delivery of policy advice, stakeholder management, and community initiatives across regulatory, sustainability, and regional affairs. Passionately leading causes within their teams, including the importance of mental health and wellbeing, Justine has been a keynote presenter on tackling the challenges around progressing women in the legal industry into the future.

Describing herself as a leader with a personal passion to inspire and develop diverse teams, she aims to make a difference to both the business and team members.

67 Alex Holt

Chief Sustainability Officer Woolworths Group

In 2021, Alex Holt was named Chief Sustainability Officer of the Woolworths Group, where she aims to help the company reach its goals for 2025. This executive-level leadership position will coordinate efforts across all of its brands and companies.

Prior to that, Alex served as General Manager of Sustainability, Health, and Quality, overseeing the group's sustainability portfolio, starting in April 2016.

Alex moved from Tesco to Woolworths Group in 2011, having had a variety of positions in business development, purchasing, and category management. One of Woolworths' partners in hunger relief is Foodbank Australia, where Alex serves as a Non-Executive Director.

66 LeAnn Ridgeway

Chief Sustainability Officer

Raytheon Technologies

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ leann-ridgeway-cso-82189112/

LeAnn serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer for Collins Aerospace. Prior to this, Ridgeway served as Information Management Services' Vice President and General Manager. She has also held the positions of Vice President and General Manager for Rockwell Collins Simulation and Training Solutions, where she oversaw the division's simulation and training operations, which included technical publications, re-hosted avionics, computer and desktop training, training tools, and visual systems.

LeeAnn holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from Mt. Mercy University and a Master of Business Administration in Business and Economics from St. Ambrose University.

65 Anisa Kamadoli Costa

Chief Sustainability Officer

Rivian

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisak1/

Anisa most recently served as Tiffany & Co.'s Chief Sustainability Officer as well as Chairman and President of Tiffany & Co. Foundation, before taking on her current position at Rivian.

As a member of Rivian's executive leadership team, Anisa is in charge of Rivian's sustainability roadmap for the company's operations and products, working with other leaders to establish the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities. At the time of Rivian's IPO in November 2021, 1% of the company's stock was donated to the Forever by Rivian Foundation, which is committed to protecting the environment.

64 Alice Steenland

Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer

Signify

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alicesteenland/

As the company's Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Alice joined Signify in January 2022. A Native American, she graduated from Stanford University with a bachelor's in human biology and the Yale School of Management with an MBA.

Prior to joining Dassault Systemes, Alice served as the organisation's first Chief Sustainability Officer at global financial services corporation AXA.

Previous to that, Alice worked for Arthur Andersen Consulting and Vigeo ESG ratings, which is now Moody's. At the Yale School of Management, the impact fund Giant Ventures, and the esteemed French sustainability think-tank IDDRI, Alice is a member of advisory committees.

63 Nompilo Morafo

Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer

MTN

linkedin.com/in/nompihttps://www. lo-morafo-114287136/

Nompilo has worked in a variety of industries –including financial services, mining, oil and gas, and now telecoms – gaining experience in corporate affairs, country management, and sustainability.

In 2018, she joined MTN as Group Executive for Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, which was followed by being named Group Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer of the MTN Group in 2022.

She is in charge of developing shared values and integrating ESG practices into the company's core operations. She is also in charge of managing MTN's reputation by coordinating corporate social investments (MTN Foundations), corporate communication, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability efforts across the company's footprint.

62 Renee Morin

Chief Sustainability Officer

eBay

linkedin.com/in/reneemorinhttps://www. /

Renee has devoted her professional life to advising and coaching top corporations.

As a Chief Sustainability Officer, she has made it her mission to encourage businesses to convert in a green way on their own initiative, rather than waiting for rules to compel it. To accomplish this, she works with the businesses she is assisting to develop measures that will guarantee more streamlined and sustainable operations from a variety of perspectives.

Prior to joining eBay, she worked as a Technical Advisor at Aligned Incentives, where she assisted businesses with sustainability reporting, target formulation, and strategy.

61 Abigail Lovell

Chief Sustainability Officer

Experian

https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-lovell-420586/

As CSO, Abigail is now pushing to increase Experian's investment and corporate responsibility efforts. She is in charge of social innovation and global social responsibility projects, both of which have a positive effect on corporate success and employee engagement.

Throughout the course of her 20 years at Experian, Abigail has held a variety of positions, including vice president of corporate marketing and director of marketing for consumer and business information services.

In addition to the Consumer Experience Program, which shaped and improved Experian's relationship with consumers, Abigail developed Experian's first Consumer Advisory Council, comprising significant influencers.

60 Julia Gisewite

Chief Sustainability Officer

Turner Construction

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-gisewite-4914576/

As the Chief Sustainability Officer at Turner Construction Company, Julia is in charge of developing and executing sustainability policies, standards, and strategies for all of Turner's domestic and worldwide activities.

The building industry is a focus of Turner's programme, which also covers embodied carbon, energy, construction emissions, resiliency, waste, green building rating systems, and other related themes.

Julia has 16 years of experience in the building industry and graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.

59 Marie-Claire Daveu

Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer Kering

linkedin.com/in/marie-claire-daveuhttps://www. /

Marie-Claire has been working for Kering, a global luxury group that oversees the development of renowned Maisons in fashion, leather goods, jewellery, and watchmaking, since September 2012. She currently holds the positions of Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of International Institutional Affairs.

She is in charge of developing Kering's industryleading sustainability strategy – including putting it into practice across, and with, the Group Maisons – maximising the role that luxury plays in determining vogue and lifestyle trends.

Led by initiative and action, she has dedicated her career to advocating for, and advancing, the sustainability agenda in both the public and private sectors.

58 Isabelle Sultan Chief Sustainability Officer Parfums Christian Dior

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-sultan-283a24/

Early in 2021, Isabelle began working as the Chief Sustainability Officer for Parfums Christian Dior, a division of the LVMH Group. She has the ability to position the recognisable face of the luxury business in a more assertive manner while taking its effects into consideration, thanks to her position.

Through her expertise in marketing, innovation, and business development for devoted brands, she has developed her belief: within an investment fund devoted to the creation of strategies to combat malnutrition and increase access to clean water, her goal has been the transformation of economic models that balance effect and performance.

57 Philippine de T'Serclaes Group Chief Sustainability Officer Dassault Systèmes

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippinedetserclaes

Philippine worked for Schneider Electric for nearly 10 years before joining Dassault Systèmes, most recently as Senior Executive, Global Vice President, and Strategic Partnerships. Throughout this time, she created and managed platforms and solutions for strategic clients, as well as digital, institutional, financial, and academic partners.

She previously worked in finance at Rothschild, JP Morgan, and the OECD/International Energy Agency as Senior Financial Advisor. De T'Serclaes graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, a Master of Science in Law and Finance from the London School of Economics, and a PhD in Economics from Sorbonne University.

56 Mun Ching Yap

Chief Sustainability Officer

AirAsia

linkedin.com/in/mcyaphttps://www. /

Mun began her career as AirAsia's first Strategic Planner, charting the airline's rapid growth in ASEAN and China before embarking on her dream adventure to reshape how businesses contribute to society. She leveraged the group's resources with AirAsia Foundation to provide seed capital, mentorship, and market access to many ASEAN social enterprises.

In her current role, she oversees the group's sustainability portfolio, bringing extensive industry knowledge and experience running social impact programmes to address climate change and diversity. Mun also implemented an extensive training programme to combat human trafficking on airlines and raised over US$4mn to fund post-disaster resilience projects.

55 Ezgi Barcenas

Chief Sustainability Officer

AB InBev

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ezgibarcenas/

Ezgi Barcenas is the Chief Sustainability Officer at AB InBev, in charge of the company's sustainability vision and strategy. Ezgi coordinates across all business functions to advance sustainability and inclusive growth in this role. Her team is working to build a resilient value chain spanning nearly 50 countries by focusing on agricultural development, water stewardship, circular packaging, climate action, and responsible sourcing.

She previously worked in international trade, public health, and international development. Ezgi serves on the Adweek Sustainability Council as well as the INSIDER Financing a Sustainable Future Council. Reuters' Responsible Business Awards named her a 2022 Sustainability Trailblazer.

Christine Uri Chief Sustainability Officer ENGIE Impact

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineuri/

Christine's background enables her to lead the ethical decision-making process that all businesses must engage in to move towards a more sustainable future. She began her career as a business attorney 15 years ago, advising companies ranging from local start-ups to international Fortune 500s.

Uri joined ENGIE Impact in 2013 as Corporate Counsel, later becoming Associate General Counsel and Director of Legal Operations, where she managed attorneys, paralegals, and professionals to provide full-spectrum legal services to business teams, while also developing a best-in-class contract management system.

53 Alexis Olans Haass

Chief Sustainability Officer

Arcadis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexisolanshaass/

Alexis is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Arcadis, the world's leading design and engineering firm for the built environment. Alexis' role is to develop and drive Arcadis' global sustainability strategy and implementation, as well as to lead their Global Sustainability team.

Prior to joining Arcadis, Alexis oversaw adidas' sustainability programme during her 13 years there, responsible for bringing to market such sustainable innovations as the first highperformance, closed-loop running shoe, the first ocean plastic runner at the United Nations, and the commitment to End Plastic Waste by 2024 by using 100% recycled polyester.

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52 Magali Anderson

Chief Sustainability & Innovation Officer

Holcim

https://www.linkedin.com/ in/magalianderson/

Magali was appointed to Holcim's Group Executive Committee in 2019. In 2016, she joined Holcim as Group Head of Health and Safety.

Magali began her career in Nigeria as a Field Engineer on offshore oil rigs. She worked in the oil and gas industry for 27 years, where she held operational line management positions such as CEO Angola and Region Head Europe.

She also served as Vice President of Marketing & Sales, Vice President of Shared Services Organization for Europe and Africa, and Global Head of Maintenance during her career. Magali graduated from INSA Lyon as a Mechanical Engineer.

51 Halide Alagoz Chief Product & Sustainability Officer

Ralph Lauren

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ halide-alag%C3%B6z-297a59/

Alagöz oversees Ralph Lauren’s entire supply chain, from product development to sourcing to global distribution. This involves production, sourcing, and logistics functions for the company, as well as collaborating with the brand, regional, and other corporate teams to strengthen the brand, drive profitable sales growth, and deliver strong shareholder returns.

Halide worked for H&M Corporation for 18 years before joining Ralph Lauren, most recently as the Head of Purchasing in Hong Kong, in charge of various Regional and Global Supply Chain operations. Halide earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and a master's degree in Engineering Management, both from Istanbul Technical University.

50 Alexa Dembek Chief Sustainability & Technology Officer

Alexa joined DuPont as a technical manager and research chemist, handling increasing responsibilities in innovation, supply chain, operations, sales, and marketing.

Prior to being appointed to her current position, she oversaw the company's Central Research and Development division and was the Global Business Director for the corporate new business development initiative at Energy Storage.

She has been a member of CoorsTek's board of directors since June 2021. She’s also a member of the Delaware Innovation Space Board of Directors, the Board of Trustees for the Hagley Museum and Library, and the Dean's advisory board for the Eberly College of Science at Penn State.

49 Catherine Dolton Chief Sustainability Officer

IHG Hotels & Resorts

Since 2018, Catherine has served as IHG's Vice President, Global Corporate Responsibility, where she is in charge of the company's corporate responsibility strategy. Leading IHG's sustainability initiative and its worldwide philanthropic community programme, Real Hospitality for Good, are among her responsibilities.

At IHG, Catherine formerly served as Head of Investor Relations, where she was in charge of all global interactions with investors and sellside analysts. Prior to joining IHG in 2001, Dolton led the corporate audit teams for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for five years.

48 Pamela Fletcher Chief Sustainability Officer

Delta Airlines

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-fletcher/

Pam oversees Delta's Sustainability and Innovation department in support of the business's transition to a net-zero future. Pam has held a number of different leading positions in the automotive and transportation industries for more than 20 years.

Pam transferred from General Motors to Delta Air Lines, where she built a solid reputation for driving innovation across a wide range of projects. She has a long history of prioritising customers in addition to providing goods and services that contribute to the possibility of an emissions-free planet.

She graduated from Wayne State University and Kettering University with a bachelor's and master's degree in Engineering.

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Ulrike Sapiro

Chief Sustainability Officer

Henkel

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ulrikesapiro/

Ulrike oversees Henkel's global sustainability/ ESG strategy, policy, and partnerships, with an emphasis on water security, resilience, agriculture, the circular economy, human rights, and climate change along the value chain. Ulrike is the company's Chief Sustainability Officer.

She was formerly The Coca-Cola Company's Senior Director of Sustainability, Water Stewardship, and Sustainable Agriculture.

Ulrike, a recognised authority on sustainability, frequently presents at international gatherings like World Water Week, One Young World, and yearly investor, supply chain, and policy conferences.

46 Jennifer Motles

Chief Sustainability Officer

Philip Morris International

linkedin.com/in/mschiefsustainhttps://www. /

Jennifer is a human rights and international law attorney, presently employed for Philip Morris International. She is specifically assisting in advancing the company's transformation goal of going smoke-free, with a focus on projects including external stakeholder involvement.

She is a certified specialist in sustainability and stakeholder engagement strategy design and implementation. Prior to her most recent position, Jennifer served as the government of Israel's representative for human rights and humanitarian affairs at the United Nations as well as other international organisations in Geneva. She has previously worked for international organisations such as UNCITRAL, UNODC, UNCTAD/ITC, and others.

45 Elena Valderrábano

Global Chief Sustainability (ESG) Officer

Telefonica

linkedin.com/in/elenavalderrabanohttps://www. /

Elena is the President of DIRSE in addition to the Global Director of Business Ethics and Sustainability at Telefónica. She formerly held the role of general director of Fundación Telefónica and progressed through the ranks at Repsol YPF.

Valderrabano has accumulated 10 years’ experience practising law, with a focus on environmental, maritime, and business law. Elena holds a law degree from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, a diploma in business studies from ICADE, and a master's degree in Maritime Business from IME. She also successfully finished the Integral Management Program at the IAE Universidad Austral, and the Advanced Program in Environmental Engineering and Management at the EOI.

44 Ellen Jackowski

Chief Sustainability Officer & EVP Mastercard

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenjackowski/

In her current position, Ellen further integrates the Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy of Mastercard throughout the company.

Formerly the Chief Impact Officer and Head of Sustainable Impact at HP, her international team created and produced a wide range of initiatives centred on fighting climate change, promoting human rights, and promoting digital equity.

She is a member of the Ocean Plastics Leadership Network's advisory board, a deputy adviser for the Champions for Nature community of the World Economic Forum, and a former member of the University of Cambridge's faculty for The Prince of Wales's Business & Sustainability Programme.

43 Angela Baker

Chief Sustainability Officer, Vice President

In her current position, Baker is in charge of a multinational team that oversees mobile broadband initiatives that creatively apply Qualcomm technology for social good and offer chances to empower people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.

Prior to this, she worked on foreign policy objectives related to the 21st Century Statecraft agenda through bilateral and multilateral engagement with strategic partners on technology and development issues. She did this while serving as an advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton in the Office of Innovation at the United States Department of State.

In addition, she mentors young women through the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women.

42 Brune Poirson Chief Sustainability Officer Accor

linkedin.com/in/brunepoirsonhttps://www. /

Brune became Chief Sustainability Officer and a member of Accor's Executive Committee in 2021. Accor Heartist Solidarity and the all Heartist Fund are within her purview, along with the duties of defining, directing, and monitoring the commitments, strategy, and implementation of the Group's action plans in relation to sustainable development.

She was chosen by voters in the Vaucluse department to represent them in the French National Assembly in 2017. After being appointed Secretary of State for the Environmental Transition, she promoted the anti-waste bill, which, among other things, targeted plastic pollution. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Foundation de la Mer.

41 Charlotte Wolff-Bye Chief Sustainability Officer

PETRONAS https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-wolff-bye-308b7/

Charlotte Wolff-Bye joined PETRONAS as Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer in 2021. Charlotte oversaw the Vice President Sustainability position at the Norwegian multinational energy company Equinor in London, UK, before joining PETRONAS and moving to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She was instrumental in delivering the company's first sustainability strategy and directing the low-carbon focus.

Charlotte, who has professional experience in a variety of business areas, has fought for corporate sustainability initiatives. At the moment, Charlotte is a trustee on the board of the UK's Cambridgebased UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC).

40 Kathleen McGinty

Chief Sustainability, External Relations Johnson Controls

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-katie-mcginty-a9818560/

McGinty is in charge of advancing the business's top-tier sustainability performance, which has earned it recognition as one of the top 100 firms in the world. She is a renowned innovator in renewable energy and environmental preservation, having over 25 years of experience in both the public and private sectors.

Kathleen is also recognised for her commitment to the environment, including being named ‘Woman of the Year’ by the Women's Council on Energy and the Environment, one of the Top Women in HVAC list by ACHR News, and one of 25 women honoured for climate leadership by GreenBiz.

39 Patricia Lewis

Chief Sustainability Officer, Executive Vice President UnitedHealth Group

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-lewis-83b0514

In 2022, Patricia was appointed as the organisation's first Chief Sustainability Officer. She oversees the creation and implementation of the enterprise ESG strategy, which includes environmental sustainability objectives, as well as UnitedHealth Group's own commitments and efforts related to health equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Lewis was formerly UnitedHealth Group's Senior vice president and Chief Human Resources Officer. She served as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Lockheed Martin, too. While there, she oversaw a sizeable international team implement a human capital strategy to support a diverse global workforce in more than 50 countries.

38 Beth Sasfai Chief ESG Officer

Verizon

linkedin.com/in/beth-sasfai-65a9a163https://www. /

Beth creates ESG strategy and leads ESG efforts across the organisation as the Chief ESG Officer and Governance Policy Lead. Beth also acts as a management liaison to the Corporate Governance and Policy Committee of the Board of Directors, the Committee charged with overseeing sustainability, governance, and reputational risk. She leads a cross-functional team of lawyers and sustainability professionals responsible for Verizon's ESG reporting and engagement, business and human rights, digital trust and safety, corporate governance, and board affairs.

37 Janelle Meyers Chief Sustainability Officer

Kellogg Company

linkedin.com/in/jkearsleymeyershttps://www. /

Janelle Meyers has more than 20 years of expertise in boosting the social, environmental, and economic performance of international value chains, goods, and services.

The Kellogg Company welcomed Janelle in 2016, who held a number of positions in global procurement until being appointed Chief Sustainability Officer in 2021. She oversaw Kellogg's programmes for responsible sourcing, supplier diversity, and global supplier relationship management.

Janelle worked for Walmart for 11 years in merchandising and on the corporate sustainability team before joining Kellogg, also spending five years working for General Motors in brand management and international finance.

Julie Lagacy

Chief Sustainability & Strategy Officer Caterpillar, Inc

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-lagacy-39227a11b/

Julie A. Lagacy is a seasoned executive with a long and impressive career at Caterpillar Inc., a leading global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. She recently retired from her position as the company's Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer in February 2023. Throughout her tenure at Caterpillar, Julie held a variety of leadership roles, including Product and Commercial Manager, Human Resources Manager, Senior Business Resource Manager, Chief Financial Officer of the Global Mining Division, Vice President of Financial Services, and Vice President of Global Information Services and Chief Information Officer.

Before becoming the Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer, Julie served as Vice President of Enterprise Strategy from 2020 to October 2021. Her extensive experience and expertise in strategy, finance, and sustainability have been invaluable to Caterpillar's long-term growth and success.

35 Charlene Lake

Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, ESG

AT&T

https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlenelake/

Charlene Lake is in charge of overseeing AT&T's efforts in social innovation, the environment, philanthropy, and civic engagement. She drives stakeholder impact metrics on the company's behalf and coordinates signature programmes that link social needs with corporate goals. She started her career as a journalist in Kansas, working for daily newspapers.

She established the company's Public Affairs discipline after leading SBC's Corporate Advertising and Sports Marketing units through successive acquisitions. She also created and introduced AT&T's centralised Corporate Responsibility division in 2007, which she now oversees.

34 Laura Lane

Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer UPS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurajlane/

In 2011, Laura started working for UPS as President of Global Public Affairs, where she was in charge of the company's global government relations efforts.

She improved UPS's growth and competitiveness in this capacity by successfully promoting comprehensive tax and pension reform, increasing network efficiencies through infrastructure investments, securing alternative fuel credits in support of sustainability, modernising trade agreements and customs procedures, facilitating UPS Flight Forward certification, and advocating for laws that promote equity and diversity.

Before joining UPS, she was Vice President for Global Public Policy at Time Warner and Managing Director and Head of International Government Affairs at Citigroup.

33 Jenny McColloch Chief Sustainability Officer

McDonald's

linkedin.com/in/jmccollochhttps://www. /

Jenny oversees the coordination of the strategy for McDonald's global CSR & sustainability initiatives. She works with partners from throughout the organisation to advance the brand's principles of ethical leadership.

In actuality, this entails coordinating and monitoring McDonald's social and environmental impact plans with teams from global sustainability, supply chain, marketing, corporate relations, HR, restaurant solutions, internal relations, legal, and finance.

She is a major supporter of STEM education, having worked as a community college scholar and career guide for One Million Degrees, as well as being a member of the advisory board for the Center for Social Entrepreneurship at Northern Illinois University.

32 Yumi Otsuka

Chief Sustainability Officer Toyota

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yumi-otsuka-894a201/

Yumi Otsuka joined Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in April 1992 the same year she earned her bachelor's degree in law from Osaka University.

She was named a fellow in the department of sustainable management and the deputy chief sustainability officer in 2020. She then received a promotion to chief sustainability officer and operations officer in June 2021, where she oversees the department of sustainability management. Toyota, a Japanese automaker, has been openly incorporating ethical and environmental principles into its business processes since 1992, with a focus on promoting sustainable development globally through CSR.

31 Gayle Schueller

Chief Sustainability Officer & Senior Vice President

3M

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gayleschueller/

Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Gayle is in charge of developing, launching, and implementing 3M's global sustainability strategy across the entire 3M company. These initiatives cover a wide range of fascinating technical and commercial fields, from improvements in safety and healthcare to electrification of vehicles and intelligent transportation.

Gayle is recognised as a positive change agent at the crossroads of technology and business leadership. She has spoken at the United Nations, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Sustainable Brands, Net Impact, Corporate Eco Forum, The Conference Board Sustainability Council (TCB), and other international conferences on innovation and sustainability.

Chief Sustainability Officer

Colgate-Palmolive

linkedin.com/in/ann-tracy-35648711https://www. /

Ann began working at Colgate-Palmolive in 1991 and has since experienced all four of the company's areas, including: production, quality, customer service & logistics, and each of the Colgate divisions.

As the Chief Sustainability Officer, Ann is now in charge of creating and carrying out Colgate's global sustainability strategy. She also serves as the team leader for environmental, health, and safety. Before this, Ann oversaw the Customer Service & Logistics organisations for Colgate, GABA, and Hill's in Europe.

29 Kate Wylie

Chief Sustainability Officer

Kate, who was formerly Mars' Global Sustainability Director, rose through the ranks of the confectionary giant while working on sustainable packaging, the Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming, and sustainable sources. After 10 years there, Katie left her role at Mars in 2021 to join CHANEL as the company's Global Chief Sustainability Officer.

Prior to beginning her job at Mars, she was the Global Citizenship Manager for eBay. She also held a number of high-level sustainability consulting positions, contributing her knowledge to organisations like Barclays and Etsy. Kate was named one of the Top 30 Women Creating Sustainable Business and 1 of Forbes' Top 100 Environmentalists.

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Robyn Luhning

Chief Sustainability Officer Wells Fargo

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ robynsmithluhning/

As the Chief Sustainability Officer for Wells Fargo & Company, Robyn is in charge of directing the company's success on its climate and sustainability objectives as well as its enterprise Environmental, Social, and Governance programmes.

She proudly serves on the board of the nonprofit organisation Conservation Corps North Bay, which mentors young people and protects the environment for a resilient, sustainable, and equitable community. She earned a Yale University master's degree in environmental management as well as a BA in Environmental Studies from New College.

27 Christine M. McGrath

Chief Impact & Sustainability Officer

Christine is a leader in sustainability and wellbeing who is passionate about expanding businesses while benefitting people and the environment. She has a track record of creating and executing innovative solutions to difficult problems in the environment of Fortune 150 consumer items.

She possesses substantial marketing knowledge in brand management, new product innovation, product and market turnarounds, and attractive growth prospects in new market categories. This means she’s frequently chosen for the most difficult, unclear projects, such as bringing marketing focus to corporate-wide efforts.

A motivational leader with a reputation for building results-oriented collaboration across a global organisation, Christine is adept at cultivating strategic external alliances and partnerships.

26 Audrey Choi Chief Sustainability Officer

Morgan Stanley

https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-choi-160a027 /

Morgan Stanley's Audrey Choi serves as the company's Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer. In her marketing role, Audrey is in charge of stewarding the brand to reflect the company's fundamental values of leading with integrity and great ideas throughout its subsidiaries and geographies. As Chief Sustainability Officer, meanwhile, she manages the company's initiatives to advance global sustainability through the capital markets.

25 Karen Pflug

Chief Sustainability Officer

In August 2021, Karen started working for Ingka Group as the Chief Sustainability Officer. Her role involves overseeing the sustainability centre of expertise and helping the business fulfil the challenging obligations outlined in the IKEA People and Planet Positive agenda.

Karen has overseen significant corporate transformation and change initiatives throughout her career, placing a particular emphasis on innovation, environmentally-friendly design, and retail. Karen has held the positions of CEO of Ikano Insight in the UK and Global Quality Manager at Range & Supply. She has also had a variety of high-level executive positions with fashion and sportswear companies like Nike, Reebok, and Skins.

24 Katharina Beumelburg

Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer

https://www.linkedin.com/

Prior to her current position at SLB, Katharina led the global Transmission Services business for Siemens Energy AG.

During the course of more than 16 years, Beumelburg has held a number of positions at Siemens, including Executive Vice President of strategy for Siemens Gas and Power, and business head of Siemens Hydrogen Solutions. Beumelburg began her career in Siemens Management Consulting, where she held vice president and project manager positions, retaining both prior to becoming global head of Siemens Business Excellence.

She began her career at Fraunhofer Institute for Production technologies and automation in Stuttgart, Germany, before joining Siemens in 2005.

23 Florence Jeantet Chief Sustainability Officer Danone

https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-jeantet/

Florence is an executive at Danone, serving as the coalition's Managing Director since January 2020. She spent 13 years at Unilever before dedicating the last 17 years to Danone's aim of ‘Health through food to as many people as possible’. Although she had formal training as an ‘Ingenieur‘ in the field of food science and technology, it was her leadership in a variety of positions and teams (R&D, Quality, Medical) that had the biggest influence.

She moves from Research & Development to Chief Growth officer of the Danone Early Life Global Company after managing people internationally for more than 20 years, both hierarchically and functionally.

22 Kristen Siemen

Chief Sustainability Officer

General Motors

https://www.linkedin.com/ in/kristen-siemen-9288551a/

In 2021, Kristen received a promotion to Vice President of Sustainable Workplaces and Chief Sustainability Officer. In her former position as Executive Director of Global energy strategy, she proposed programmes and technology to assist GM's zero-emission targets, including fuel economy enhancement technologies. In the last ten years, Kristen, a 25-year GM veteran, has occupied senior leadership engineering positions. She formerly served as the executive director of Global Energy Strategy, Certification & Compliance, and Test Laboratories. GM has pledged to become carbon neutral in all of its global operations and products by the year 2040, with Kristen more than qualified to take up this mantle following her prior experience.

Celine Herweijer Group Chief Sustainability Officer

HSBC

linkedin.com/in/celine-herweijer-31bb6412bhttps://www. /

In 2021, Dr. Celine Herweijer began working for HSBC as Group Chief Sustainability Officer. She is in charge of carrying out the Group's sustainability strategy in its ongoing development. She serves as co-chair of the ESG Committee at HSBC Holdings.

Prior to this, Dr. Herweijer held positions of worldwide leadership at PwC, including serving as the company's global innovation and sustainability leader. Dr. Herweijer served as Director of Climate Change and Consulting for Risk Management Solutions, before joining PwC in 2009, where she later rose to become one of the company's youngest partners.

20 Catherine Kniker

EVP, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-kniker/

With over two decades of outstanding leadership, Catherine’s recognized in the tech industry as a passionate and results-oriented leader. At PTC, she’s responsible for positioning the company for success by driving where PTC plays, who it serves, and how it wins. She oversees corporate strategy, corporate development, marketing, and sustainability.

Catherine’s led PTC through several acquisitions that have accelerated the company’s SaaS journey and uniquely expanded and strengthened its capabilities, making it easier for industrial companies to achieve their digital transformation goals and set PTC apart from the competition. As PTC’s first sustainability officer she launched an initiative to identify and quantify the ways customers can use PTC products to reach their sustainability goals.

19 Montse Montaner Former Chief Sustainability Officer

With more than three decades of experience working internationally for major pharmaceutical organisations, Montse Montaner is a transformational leader with a strategic mindset who excels in quality, operations, and sustainability.

As Novartis' first Chief Sustainability Officer, Montse created the organisation's environmental sustainability strategy as a business accelerator to advance and improve the environment.

Prior to this, Montse held the position of Chief Quality Officer at Novartis, where she oversaw the transformation of the quality organisation's operating paradigm, from research to commercial. She spent more than 15 years in several corporate leadership roles at Sanofi prior to Novartis.

Gwenaelle Avice-Huet

Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer

Schneider Electric

linkedin.com/in/gwenaelle-avice-huethttps://www.

At Schneider Electric, Gwenaelle is in charge of the creation of corporate strategy, actions involving mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, sustainability, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Before joining Schneider Electric, she worked at ENGIE, first as Senior Vice President for European and Regulatory Affairs, then as Chief Executive Officer of ENGIE France Renewable Energy, and finally as a member of the Executive Committee of Engie.

She began her career in scientific research on nuclear energy at the French National Research Institute and the French Atomic Energy Commission. She also served as a ministerial advisor and the general secretary for European affairs for the Service of the Prime Minister of France, covering issues related to energy and competitiveness.

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Chief Operating Officer, IBM Global Sustainability Services

Sarah is an executive in supply chain, strategy, and sustainability with a track record of working for top consulting firms and in the field. She has expertise in operational analytics, integration planning, value creation, strategic sourcing, sustainable sourcing, M&A, distribution, and logistics.

Sarah currently serves as IBM's Partner and Chief Operational Officer, and is a member of the team's international sustainability leadership. By establishing, observing, and promoting attainable targets, she directs her team's top-line and bottomline performance while establishing its strategy and direction. She worked with Voyant Beauty, EY, NOVIPAX, Kearney, The Alexander Group, and IMS Health before joining IBM. She holds an MBA and a background in engineering.

16 Monica Batchelder

Chief Sustainability Officer

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicakbatchelder /

At Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Monica Batchelder is the leader of a worldwide team that works to advance the commercial value of sustainability while addressing social and environmental problems in partnership with important stakeholders. To ensure the integration of environmental, social, and governance into the business plan of the company, she directs the development and management of strategic programmes, working with senior leaders across the organisation.

Monica initially developed her sustainable business strategies at a boutique consulting firm in Sydney, Australia, where she also provided advice to international businesses and nonprofit organisations on corporate sustainability, social responsibility, and brand purpose.

15 Valerie Smith Chief Sustainability Officer

Citi

linkedin.com/in/valerie-smith-98aa326https://www. /

Valerie is in charge of Citi's global sustainability goals and projects, as well as the sustainability and ESG team at the company. She oversees Citi's Sustainable Progress Strategy and key projects, such as its US$1tn Sustainable Finance Target and the creation of their ‘Net Zero Emissions by 2050’ plan, in collaboration with teams across the bank.

Valerie also directs Citi's ESG governance, including the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) reporting, as well as working as a spokesperson and counsellor on sustainability trends, stakeholder engagement, ESG integration, and sustainable financing.

Kathleen McLaughlin Chief Sustainability Officer

Walmart

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Louise Scott

Chief Operating Officer, Global ESG Platform

https://www.linkedin.com/in/louiseascott/

Kathleen is responsible for initiatives that support Walmart in its efforts to source and create job; enhance supply chain sustainability; promote diversity, equity, and inclusion; and develop inclusive, resilient communities.

Her teams collaborate with Walmart employees, suppliers, nonprofit organisations, and others to make significant, long-lasting improvements to the economic, social, and environmental systems via business initiatives and philanthropy. Prior to Walmart, she spent more than 20 years with consulting firm McKinsey & Company.

For her efforts to change the world, Kathleen was named no.1 of ‘The World's 50 Greatest Leaders’ by Fortune in 2018.

Louise is the Director in charge of leading the company's efforts in regard to the Sustainable Development Goals. She also oversees PwC's Global Sustainability Network.

She has experienced a varied career with PwC, including extensive international experience and networks that were developed over the course of her 27-year-career there. After working within the Sustainability and Climate Change team for the last seven years, Louise is currently serving as the Global Sustainability team's COO and head of PwC's SDG expertise.

She worked for PwC as a qualified chartered accountant before spending time in international tax structuring and 10 years in corporate finance.

12 Caroline Roan

Chief Sustainability Officer Pfizer

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolineroan/

As Senior Vice President of Global Health & Social Impact and Chief Sustainability Officer for Pfizer, Caroline is responsible for leading the company's efforts to promote environmental, social, and governance best practices and global health to create a more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable future for all. Here, she is making the most of all of their partnerships, resources, and efforts to advance ESG issues, ensuring better health for everyone, everywhere.

She previously worked for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, being tasked with fostering social support and connection to advance individual & community health.

Mary de Wysocki Chief Sustainability

Cisco

Officer

Mary oversees Cisco's sustainability strategy as their Chief Sustainability Officer, ensuring that they are making progress on public environmental goals and assisting in generating long-term benefits for the company, their value chain, and planet.

For 15 years, she has been in charge of different CSR, environmental, and educational activities for Cisco, though Mary currently leads the Corporate Affairs organisation's strategy, operations, and effects. This is in addition to the yearly ESG reporting and materiality analysis for Cisco's corporate social responsibility programmes, as well as their development and implementation.

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Judith Wiese

Chief People and Sustainability Officer

Siemens

https://www.linkedin.com/ in/judith-wiese-542b4436/

Judith's goal in her role as Siemens' Chief People and Sustainability Officer is to promote an inclusive, empowering culture that opens the door for ongoing transformation, with the aim of creating a helpful, welcoming, and educationally favourable environment where individuals can flourish. She is also passionate about sustainability and thinks that what is good for business, what is suitable for people, and what is good for the environment go hand in hand.

She also serves as a member of the Management Board of Siemens AG, where her primary duties include global business services, people and organisation, and sustainability.

Judith worked for MARS as their SVP of People & Organization Corporate before joining Siemens, where she was based in the company's headquarters and

collaborated closely with the functional heads on the Executive Committee and their global leaders, managing teams around the world. She serves as the CHRO's global leadership team's ‘Chief of Staff’ in the capacities of functional strategy, effectiveness, and communication. This involves participating in significant strategic initiatives for Mars, Inc., as outlined in the five-year strategic plan, such as the introduction of a new operating model for the company.

Global Business Services, Latin America, the Nordics, the Iberian Peninsula, and the Netherlands are all under Judith Wiese's supervision. She serves in a number of leadership positions outside of her employment with Siemens, including those with the Siemens Foundation, the German Employers' Association, the Latin America Committee of German Business, and the European School of Management and Technology in Berlin, Germany.

Sophia Leonora Mendelsohn

Chief Sustainability Officer and Global Head of ESG Cognizant

https://www.linkedin.com/

Sophia is Cognizant's Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of ESG. Cognizant is a Fortune 200 provider of technology and digital solutions. ESG solutions are being incorporated into technology and systemic thinking by Sophia and her Cognizant coworkers, while also balancing immediate financial goals with sustainability and ESG governance for long-term business viability. Ultimately, she delivers business models for a new, low-carbon, circular economy.

She was the first Chief Sustainability Officer at JetBlue Airways, where she influenced the aviation sector and JetBlue by launching answers to climate concerns. She led discussions about ESG with owners and investors, taking notes on their queries to further safeguard intangible brand and conventional financial worth. Prior to JetBlue, she worked for Haworth, a large manufacturer in the corporate real-estate sector, as

the head of sustainability for emerging markets.

She was selected Climate Leader of the Year by Ethical Corporation in 2016 and received the US Environmental Protection Agency's Climate Leadership Award the same year. She was listed by Bloomberg as one of the top 30 figures driving the climate movement in 2020. Furthermore, Sophia has received recognition for her leadership and dedication to corporate citizenship throughout her career.

A business advisor to firms focused on sustainability from pre-IPO to stealth mode, Sophia also created the first ESG and instructed its students at Harvard Extension School. She graduated from Columbia University with a Master of Science in Sustainable Management. Sophia, who participates on advisory councils and boards, is raising her children in a primarily Mandarin environment and speaks Mandarin Chinese.

Bea Perez

SVP and Chief Communications, Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships Officer

The Coca-Cola Company

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Beatriz ‘Bea’ Perez is SVP and Chief Communications, Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships Officer for The Coca-Cola Company. She leads an integrated team across public affairs and communications, sustainability, and partnerships to support the company's new growth model and path to becoming a total beverage company in her role as Chief Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability Officer, as well as being a member of the Executive Committee.

As The Coca-Cola Company's first Chief Sustainability Officer since 2011, the SVP has focused on water stewardship, sustainable packaging, the environment, and women's economic empowerment while developing and directing progress towards broad global sustainability goals. The Company's World Without Waste programme, Water Security Plan, and other ESG-related efforts are all driven by her team.

In 1994, Perez started working for the organisation. She later held senior-level positions in branding, marketing, operations, and public policy, where she applied her depth of knowledge, business savvy, and passion for sustainability to forge partnerships and programmes that have improved lives and communities all over the world.

She has received recognition from many organisations for her dedication and achievements, including:

‘Conservation Trailblazer’ status from The Trust for Public Land; inclusion in the Association of Latino Professionals for America's ‘50 Most Powerful Latinas’ ranking in 2017, 2018, and 2019; inclusion on Hispanic Executive magazine's list of top 10 leaders; and coverage as one of the ‘25 Most Powerful Latinas’ on CNN and People en Espanol.

Velislava Ivanova

Chief Sustainability Officer

EY

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Velislava, the America’s Chief Sustainability Officer at EY, is a sustainability expert with more than 25 years of extensive international experience in creating and executing sustainability strategies and programmes for major multinational corporations from a range of industries, including energy, manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals. She has provided guidance to a wide range of client businesses on how to integrate sustainability into their value chains and goods.

Velislava has a track record of working successfully with senior leaders in large, complex enterprises to set a sustainability vision and goals to enhance business performance. She's had the chance to manage intricate environmental initiatives for private, IFI, and governmental clients thanks to her work. As well as successfully changing the long-term value strategies of companies headquartered in the US, Canada,

Bulgaria, the UK, Russia, Ukraine, Slovakia, Romania, and Belgium as a leader, Velislava has worked in multiple top-tier international consulting firms, where she has effectively led professional practices and teams.

She is dedicated to being a leader who is inclusive, supports the transition to a low-carbon, circular economy, and fosters a collaborative environment to develop diverse talent.

Veli has written extensively in addition to giving presentations on EHS and sustainability issues to a variety of audiences. She graduated from the University of Manchester with a master’s in pollution and environmental control and a PhD in environmental biology.

"I am proud to be recognised among the Sustainability Magazine Top 100 Women in Sustainability."

Virginie Helias

Chief Sustainability Officer Procter & Gamble

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Virginie has worked in brand management and innovation at Procter & Gamble for more than three decades. She is an expert in managing brands both locally and globally. Virginie has worked for various P&G brands that generate billions of dollars in sales, including Pantene, Ariel/Tide, and Pampers. Over her career, she has also lived in France, the UK, Switzerland, and the US, giving her a wealth of international expertise.

Since 2011, Virginie has placed a global emphasis on sustainability and corporate citizenship, spanning all brands and business units worldwide. Her goal was to embed sustainability into P&G's innovation, brandbuilding, and routine business procedures. As a result of the work she has done to make sustainability a key business strategy, a driver of innovation, and a catalyst for a more resilient organisation, she was elevated to Vice President of Global Sustainability in 2016.

Prior to taking on her current role, Virginie served as the Western Europe Franchise Leader for Ariel, one of P&G's largest brands, where she launched the highly successful Cool Clean/Turn to 30 campaign and the most environmentallyfriendly laundry product to make Ariel the leader in sustainability (Excel Gel). Her leadership, change management, and visionary skills are well known.

Alongside Virginie's experience with brands and innovation, she has a coaching certification and is renowned for her abilities in vision, change management, and leadership development. She is currently living in Geneva, Switzerland, with her husband and 3 children.

Paulette Frank

Chief Sustainability Officer

Johnson & Johnson

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Paulette Frank, Chief Sustainability Officer at Johnson & Johnson, is in charge of creating and implementing worldwide environmental sustainability and human rights strategies to improve the company and advance it towards a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future.

She established J&J's strategic course to hasten and amplify positive environmental impact as well as to find and promote solutions that balance human and environmental health.

This involves taking the lead in achieving the company's challenging 2025 and 2030 climate objectives, integrating sustainability across business segments, giving employees the freedom to take the initiative, and collaborating with international organisations to achieve environmental health justice.

Frank has held a variety of positions in the sustainability,

environment, health, and safety sectors over the years that have brought her from the pitch to the boardroom. Prior to becoming a member of the J&J team in 1997, Frank held the position of VP of Global Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability.

Currently, the Enterprise Governance Council and the Supply Chain Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Council are co-chaired by the CSO, while Frank is also a member of the Yale Centre for Business and Environment advisory board.

Frank graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Duke University and a Master of Environmental Studies from the School of the Environment at Yale University. She was also chosen for Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Women of Influence, and, in 2022, was named by Sustainability Magazine as one of the Top 100 Women in Sustainability 2022.

4 Kathryn Alsegaf

Global Chief Sustainability Officer Deloitte

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Kathryn has over 10 years of experience in the field of sustainability. It all began when she suggested Deloitte – a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services –examine carbon emissions' reporting in a submission to an innovation competition.

In 2004, Kathryn began working for Deloitte as a Senior Manager. She was a founding member of the firm's Sustainability Integrated Market Offering and a member of the Capital Projects Consulting Group, where she provided litigation support on construction claims for projects that were located both in the United States and overseas.

Kathryn quickly advanced to Associate Director, Sustainability, where she championed sustainable performance reporting and transparency while enhancing sustainability performance by

utilising science, innovation, and passion.

Now as Deloitte's Global Chief Sustainability Officer, she is responsible for leading the company's WorldClimate strategy and overall environmental goals. Additionally, she is in charge of Deloitte's greenhouse gas inventory, the creation and monitoring of carbon-reduction objectives, and external sustainability reporting. (CDP, TCFD, GRI)/ Before joining Deloitte, she worked at Duke Energy Company, where she was involved in the development of power plants, environmental permitting, and corporate strategic planning.

Kathryn earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Queen's University, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

Rebecca Marmot

Chief Sustainability Officer Unilever

Rebecca, Unilever's Chief Sustainability Officer, is in charge of fostering transformational change in Unilever's priority areas of: water, sanitation, and hygiene; climate change and ending deforestation; opportunities for women; plastics and the circular economy; impact finance; and health and wellbeing through advocacy and partnerships.

Marmot also oversees the next phase of Unilever's sustainability journey outside of the USLP in her capacity as Chief Sustainability Officer, a position she has held since 2019.

Prior to this role, Marmot was Global Vice President of Sustainability at Unilever where she was in charge of the team responsible for global advocacy, policy, and partnerships.

Global Partnerships & Advocacy at Unilever is overseen by Marmot. She is in charge of overseeing a team that advises the company strategically on

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important advocacy issues and is also involved in the creation of strategic relationships that have both scale and impact on the company's growth.

This entails collaborating with commercial organisations as well as influential groups that shape public opinions, like governments, NGOs, and the UN.

Under her direction, Unilever contributed to significant sustainability landmarks like the 2015 Paris Accord and the formulation of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals, placing Unilever at the forefront of sustainable business.

The CSO worked as the Global External Affairs Director at L'Oréal and in External Affairs at the UK Department for Trade and Industry before joining Unilever. She was in charge of managing stakeholders for UK government initiatives here.

Musidora Jorgensen Chief Sustainability Officer

Microsoft

Musidora Jorgensen, Microsoft's Chief Sustainability Officer, oversees sustainability initiatives for the business in the UK. The leader firmly believes that business can be a force for good in the world and that maximising the potential of others is the key to its success as a group.

Before joining Microsoft, Jorgensen served as VP of sales for Salesforce, where she oversaw the Energy and Utilities business, and for Oracle, where she led sales into the Telco, Media, and Utilities industries for human capital management. Jorgensen further held sales leadership positions in Oracle's consulting branch, where she oversaw the UK Public and Commercials sectors.

She served on Salesforce's internal working group focusing on more inclusive recruiting as a member of the UK leadership team, and as a speaker and ally for the Salesforce Women's Network.

As a keynote speaker for the Women in Sales Conference, the PwC Women's Network, and the Gamechangers Women's Network at the House of Commons, Jorgensen has also discussed gender diversity, going on to devote her free time to mentoring the University of Greenwich final-year STEM students.

Jorgensen was named one of the 50 Leading Lights for UK Kindness & Leadership 2020 and was named one of the top 100 female future leaders in the 2020 Yahoo Finance HERoes list. She also had the honour of winning the Best Sales Mentor award at the European Women In Sales Awards in 2018.

Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions at some of the biggest tech and telecom companies in the world, including Oracle, Salesforce, and HP, along with 20 years of experience selling and managing teams in the IT industry.

"I’m a Leader who believes that business can be a force for good in the world"

Kate Brandt

Chief Sustainability Officer Google

Being in charge of sustainability for all of Google's global operations, products, and supply chains is Kate Brandt's role as Chief Sustainability Officer. Kate collaborates with Google's data centres, real-estate, supply chain, and product teams in this capacity to make sure the company takes advantage of chances to strategically improve sustainability.

Prior to this, Kate was the first Federal Chief Sustainability Officer in the country. She was in charge of promoting sustainability throughout all Federal Government operations, which included 360,000 buildings, 650,000 vehicles, and $445bn in annual purchases of products and services.

Kate held a number of high-level positions in the US Federal Government prior to working for the White House, including Senior Advisor at the Department of Energy, Director for Energy and Environment in the White House Office of Presidential Personnel,

and Energy Advisor to the Secretary of the Navy.

For her efforts in assisting the Navy go green, Kate has been given the Outstanding Public Service Award, the highest honour the US Navy can bestow upon a civilian. In 2021, Kate was included in Fortune Magazine's list of the 40 Under 40, and in celebration of Outside Magazine's 40th anniversary, she was selected as one of the 40 women who have had the greatest influence on the globe. Kate is also a member of the EVgo, BSR, Restor, and Corporate Eco Forum boards.

As a Gates Cambridge Scholar, Kate earned a master's degree in international relations from the University of Cambridge, then earned an an honours degree from Brown University.

"Kate is an inclusive leader, comprehensive organiser, and thoughtful innovator"