Speakers

Over the past 30 years, Paulette has held various positions in the fields of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability that has taken her from the field to the boardroom. She joined Johnson & Johnson in 1997 and previously served as Vice President, Global Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability. She is committed to supporting diverse talent and is proud to serve as the Executive Sponsor of the youth pillar of her company’s Women in STEM²D (WiSTEM²D) initiative as well as the Executive Sponsor of our Global Operations Leadership Development (GOLD) program. She also serves as an Advisory Board member (and previous co-chair) for the Center for Business and Environment at Yale (CBEY). Paulette was honored to be selected to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Women of Impact in 2021 and to be named a Top 100 Woman in Sustainability by Sustainability Magazine in 2022 and 2023.

Sam heads up the global sustainability program at Tesla, ensuring that sustainability is integrated into all aspects of the business and not only through the products. She has been leading global sustainability and climate change initiatives for over 15 years within the UN climate change talks and policy advocacy and directly implementing with large multinational companies. Sam was most recently awarded Futur/io’s  top 100 CSOs in North America, and Sustainability Magazine’s Top 250 Women and Top 10 Women in ESG. She holds an M.A. from Tufts University and B.A. from Boston University.

Josh Parker joined NVIDIA in 2023 to lead the company’s corporate sustainability program.  Josh studied electrical engineering and spent several years practicing IP law at a large law firm and later for the computer storage company Western Digital.  While at Western Digital, he was asked to lead the company’s ethics and compliance program in Asia and later to build a new corporate sustainability program for the company.

At NVIDIA, Josh is pursuing a data-driven approach to sustainability, believing that accurate and credible data is a prerequisite for effectively managing impacts.  Josh is also deeply persuaded that technology—especially AI—can play a critical and dramatic role in solving world-scale sustainability challenges.

As Cargill’s Chief Sustainability Officer, Pilar Cruz is responsible for leading the company’s efforts to drive transformational change in delivering sustainable supply chains for customers around the globe, while making agriculture part of how we deliver on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This aim is core to Cargill’s purpose to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way.

Pilar also leads Cargill’s global Communications and Corporate Responsibility functions, which includes advancing partnerships focused on accelerating progress on climate, food security, human rights, and women’s economic empowerment.

Prior to her current role, Pilar served as president and group leader of Cargill’s global aqua nutrition business. Under her leadership, Cargill launched its SeaFurther Sustainability initiative, designed to help the company and the broader seafood industry reduce its carbon footprint.

With over two decades of business and operations experience, Pilar brings a global and diverse perspective to the Executive Team. Her career with Cargill – including leadership positions across the protein and animal nutrition businesses, as well as leading the global Corporate Strategy and Development function – has brought her from the plains of the south central United States, to Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, several European countries and the United Kingdom.

Outside of Cargill, Pilar serves on the Board of Donaldson Company Inc. – a Minneapolis-based public company, and a global leader in engine and industrial air, oil and liquid filtration solutions. Additionally, Pilar was appointed to the World Food Program USA’s Board of Directors, an organization Cargill has been working with for over 20 years. Together, Cargill and WFP USA will continue to work toward sustainable solutions that end hunger and malnutrition, so every family in need has access to safe, nutritious and affordable food.

Originally from Bogotá Colombia, Pilar is the first Latina promoted to Cargill’s executive team. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the Universidad de Los Andes and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business.

April 1, 2023, Dirk Voeste, PhD,  joined Volkswagen Group as its Chief Sustainability Officer. In this function he together with his team is responsible for the development and implementation for the Groups sustainability strategy regenerate+, all ESG-related topics as well as stakeholder relationship.

As a graduated Ph.D. in biology from University Bonn in Germany and M.Phil. from the Cranfield Institute of Technology in England he held various positions in the field of space science, biotechnology, breeding, crop protection and sustainability. For example, as a Vice President Dirk has taken the lead of BASFs corporate sustainability strategy and as a Senior Vice President he was responsible for of regulatory, public affairs and sustainability for BASFs Agriculture Solution Division.

Jen Huffstetler is the Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President of Sustainable Impact and Compliance at HP. In this role, Jen is responsible for developing and leading the company’s integrated Sustainable Impact strategy to deliver sustainable computing for a sustainable future. She also leads product compliance and global technical regulations. She is a keynote speaker and expert on Sustainable AI and deployment of AI to achieve sustainability goals.

Previously, Jen was the Chief Product Sustainability Officer and Vice President/General Manager of Future Platform Strategy at Intel. Jen brings a diversity of business, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, product development and engineering experience from her 25+ years at Intel spanning chips to software to data center systems.

Jen holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Babson College, F.W. Olin Graduate School in Corporate Entrepreneurship. She is also a certified Executive Leadership Coach from the Hudson Institute, a Korn-Ferry Interpreter, and Birkman Certified. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two adult daughters, and Malinois/Greyhound mix, traveling, Pilates, reading, volleyball, sailing, running, and cycling.

Dr. Gayle Schueller is 3M’s Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer. Gayle started in 3M’s corporate laboratory as a product development engineer and has over 30 years of technical and business leadership experience. Her career spans a broad range of businesses from electronics to healthcare to consumer industries. She has led technical and business teams from around the world including Europe, Asia, Latin America and North America.

Gayle’s previous assignments include Vice President of New Platforms for Growth and Commercialization, Directora General for 3M Mexico, and Vice President of Research & Development and Design for 3M’s Consumer and Office Business.

She is passionate about making a positive impact in the world through science and technology.

Monique Oxender serves as Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer, leading Keurig Dr Pepper’s sustainability, government affairs, corporate communications and internal communications work.

She was previously KDP’s Senior Vice President, where she designed and implemented the organizational and strategic framework for the Company’s corporate responsibility platform. Before KDP, Monique held management roles with Ford Motor Company, where she designed and managed industry-leading supply chain sustainability programs and served in leadership roles for critical multi-stakeholder collaborations working with industry associations, the United Nations Global Compact, U.S. State Department, Department of Labor and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Monique serves on the Board of Directors for World Coffee Research. She is a member of the Strategic Advisory Council for The Erb Institute, a partnership between the Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. She was previously recognized as one of the Top 100 Leaders in Sustainability by Sustainability Magazine.

She holds an MBA and a master’s degree in Resource Ecology from the University of Michigan and dual bachelor degrees from Miami University.

Dr. Lucas Joppa is Senior Managing Director and Chief Sustainability Officer at Haveli, a technology focused private equity firm. Previously, Dr. Joppa was Microsoft’s first Chief Environmental Scientist, and then first Chief Environmental Officer, leading the development and execution of the company’s sustainability strategy across its worldwide business including Microsoft’s historic carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste sustainability commitments, as well as the establishment of their AI for Earth initiative and development of their Planetary Computer platform. With a combined background in both environmental science and data science, Dr. Joppa is committed to using the power of technology to advance a growing movement to address the world’s sustainability needs.

Recognized by Fortune magazine in its “40 Under 40” list, Dr. Joppa is a uniquely accredited voice for sustainability in the tech industry. He has been recognized as one of the world’s most highly cited researchers, is an Associate Editor in Chief for the Ecological Society of America’s EcoSphere journal, an honorary Fellow at the UN Environment Program World Conservation Monitoring Center and serves on the boards of organizations dedicated to environmental sustainability around the world.

Dr. Joppa remains an active scientist, speaking frequently on issues related to technology, artificial intelligence, environmental science, sustainability, and ESG. Along with his Ph.D., Dr. Joppa holds a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin and is a former Peace Corps volunteer to Malawi.

George Moubayed is the chief sustainability and strategy officer of Caterpillar Inc. Sustainability is an important focus area of Caterpillar’s long-term strategy for profitable growth, and this role further enhances the advancement of product solutions to support Caterpillar’s customers during the energy transition and help them achieve their climate-related objectives by geography, application, and specific customer need.

Moubayed is also a senior vice president of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for the Enterprise Strategy Division. He oversees the continued execution of Caterpillar’s strategy for long-term profitable growth, leveraging the Operating & Execution Model as Caterpillar continues introducing innovative products and services to make its customers more successful.

Prior to being appointed senior vice president of the Enterprise Strategy Division in January 2023, Moubayed served as vice president and general manager for load and haul products in Resource Industries. Before joining the load and haul products group, he was the vice president of aftermarket solutions in Resource Industries.

Moubayed joined Caterpillar in 1997 as a marketing representative and was responsible for machine and aftermarket sales and dealer support and development in Canada. He became the region manager for North America and Europe aftermarket sales and later served as Canada district manager and country manager.

Moubayed has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Aditi Mohapatra directs Expedia Group’s strategy across social and environmental sustainability and oversees efforts to maximize impact while delivering business value. In her role, she designed and launched Expedia Group’s Open World™ social impact and sustainability strategy and priority areas of focus across economic advancement, inclusive travel, and sustainability. Aditi is also one of the executive sponsors for the company’s first-ever Accelerator program, designed to advance innovation in the travel industry by supporting startups and small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) to fast track their growth and innovate on Expedia Group’s purpose-built technology platform.

Prior to joining Expedia Group, Aditi spent nearly a decade with Business for Social Responsibility (BSR), where she served as Managing Director and worked with a wide range of global corporations to improve and advance their sustainability strategies. In this role, she also led BSR’s North American technology practice and across industries in the areas in diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights. Prior to that, she spent eight years with Calvert Investment Management, a leading sustainable and responsible investment firm. There, she led strategic planning for Calvert’s executive committee, and held various roles within the sustainability research team. Aditi holds an M.B.A. in Finance from George Washington University, and a B.S. in International Economics from the University of Florida.

Emma Stewart, Ph.D., is the Netflix Sustainability Officer where she is responsible for the company’s climate and environmental strategy and execution. She joined Netflix officially in late 2020, having helped design the program while a consultant at ENGIE. She oversees all company-wide work to decarbonize Netflix corporate and production operations, to further raise environmental awareness through TV and film titles, to engage the 200+ million Netflix households on sustainability, and to partner with key influencers including researchers,
investors, employees, NGOs, and the media.

She previously led World Resources Institute’s global work on urban efficiency, climate, and finance, including the Institute’s research and technical assistance to cities and companies worldwide on climate planning, urban financing, zero carbon buildings, and electric mobility. She oversaw a portfolio of 20+ major projects and attracted $4M in new government or corporate funding each year. She and her team produced 3 seminal global reports on e-mobility and buildings, attracted media coverage by the New York Times and Reuters, and were selected by the UN Secretary General to be featured at the UN General Assembly in 2019.

Prior to joining WRI, she spent a decade leading software and sales teams creating and delivering sustainable design software for cities, architects, engineers, and contractors. In that capacity, she founded and directed design software giant Autodesk’s Sustainability Solutions department, where she led a product and go-to-market team to make sustainable design a “no-brainer” for millions of engineering and design customers. In 2009, she founded Autodesk’s Sustainable Design Living Lab program, which uses Autodesk facilities as a testing ground for new software to rapidly green existing buildings. In 2008, she founded its Sustainable Operations program, which was named best-in-class by the Carbon Disclosure Project. She is an architect of the now mainstream Science-Based Targets movement (now 1000+ companies strong), having created the first open-source methodology (“C-FACT”) back in 2009, a methodology which was ultimately named #1 of 100 public company targets by Climate Counts. In 2005, Emma founded and directed the Environmental R&D Division at Business for Social Responsibility, where her team designed corporate initiatives to analyze and adapt to horizon issues such as payments for ecosystem services and water footprinting.

She has served on the Board of Ecomedes, the world’s leading green procurement database for real estate and the U.S. Green Building Council, the group behind LEED ratings for buildings. She has been a member of the professional faculty at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Stanford Graduate School of Business where she taught “Intrapreneurship for Sustainability”.

Emma has been named a “Bad Ass Woman in Sustainability” by GreenBiz, “top 3 speaker” by The Economist Summits, a “one of the most powerful women under 45” and an “urban pioneer” by FORTUNE Magazine, a “sustainability insurgent” by MIT Sloan Management Review, and one of the “Top 10 Women in Sustainability” by American Builders. Her work has been featured in The Economist, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times, Reuters, GQ, The Guardian, Fortune, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Chicago Tribune, The International Herald Tribune, The Huffington Post, Environmental Finance, Environmental Law Journal, among others. She is a contributing author to Corporate Responses to Climate Change and The Encyclopedia of Sustainable Business, and her work is featured in books Chief Sustainability Officers at Work, Frugal Innovation and The Big Pivot.

Emma was named a Next Generation Fellow by Columbia University (2007), a Cabinet Member of the World Economic Forum’s Low Carbon Taskforce (2008), and a First Mover Fellow by The Aspen Institute (2010). She has lectured at dozens of universities and Fortune1000 companies, and was an invited speaker at the United Nations Secretary General’s Climate Summit, the National Press Club in Washington DC, the UN Conference of the Parties (COP), Greenbuild, Ecobuild, CityAge and The Economist Summit.

She holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Management from Stanford University and a B.A. Honours degree in Human Sciences from Oxford University.

Appointed to Chief Sustainability Officer in February 2021, Kristen Siemen helped lead General Motors to a future with zero emissions as the company continues to take bold actions against climate change, including GM’s commitment to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040. Under Siemen’s leadership, GM has received numerous recognitions including JUST Capital’s MOST JUST Companies, Fast Company’s Brands That Matter, ISS ESG’s top score in the Environmental and Social categories for QualityScore, and Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies for the fifth year in a row — demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment to business integrity.

Siemen began her career with GM in 1994 and served in a number of engineering and staff positions of increasing responsibilities. Since 2010, she has held senior leadership positions in several global engineering functions including Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Test and Validation, and Energy, Certification and Compliance.

In addition to her accomplished technical career, Siemen is also passionate about promoting inclusion and gender equality. She was instrumental in creating GM’s career reentry program, “Take 2,” as well as the GM Women Ally Program and serves as GM’s key executive for the Society of Women Engineers. Since transitioning into her role as CSO, Siemen has garnered several individual recognitions for exemplary leadership, including Crain’s Notable Leaders in Sustainability, Future 50 Tech, and Sustainability Magazine’s Global Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers. Siemen serves on multiple advisory boards including the United Nations Global Compact USA Board, Fortune Impact Initiative, The Heritage Group Sustainability Advisory Board, the Engineering Society of Detroit Board and the Oakland University School of Engineering & Computer Science Advisory Board, where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering.

Emilio Tenuta’s 41-year tenure at Ecolab includes more than 25 years of technical, marketing and business management experience in various industries including Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Lodging, Healthcare, Primary Metals and Automotive. For the past 16 years, Tenuta has led the company’s strategic sustainability journey. He is focused on business growth and impact, corporate responsibility, environmental stewardship and advancing customer goals while delivering sustainable solutions the right way, without tradeoffs. He is actively involved in promoting global sustainability practices, with a significant emphasis on water stewardship and climate action. In partnership with S&P Global Sustainable1—and a multi-stakeholder advisory group—Tenuta led development of the Smart Water Navigator, a free online tool to help businesses assess water-related risk, improve water management and achieve their water reduction targets.

In recent years, he’s become a leader in corporate responsibility practices and reporting and has collaborated with a number of large impact investors. Partnering with investor relations and Ecolab’s Chief Executive Officer, Tenuta has advanced Ecolab’s reputation as a leading sustainability company. Tenuta is actively engaged in elevating industry sustainability and corporate responsibility practices. He is chair of the board of directors of the World Environment Center, a global non-profit, non-advocacy organization, and on the leadership council of the Corporate Eco Forum. Tenuta also chairs the sustainability committee for the American Chemistry Council (ACC), is on the executive sustainability committee for the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and is a board member of Green Key Global, the world’s leading hotel sustainability certification provider.

Stewart Lindsay serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer at Campbell’s (NASDAQ: CPB). In this capacity, he leads a team that partners with all aspects of Campbell’s business, from procurement to marketing, operations to governance, to achieve environmental goals and develop sustainable products that connect people through food they love.

Prior to joining Campbell’s in 2021, Stewart was the managing director of corporate engagement at The Nature Conservancy, the world’s largest environmental organization. Stewart’s corporate engagement team worked directly with major global companies to integrate nature into their business models, advance environmental markets, and mainstream sustainability practices in key industries and vital geographies.

Stewart built and led the global sustainability function at Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company. During his 15-year tenure at Bunge, from 2004 to 2019, he developed the company’s sustainability strategy; launched operational emissions, water, and waste programs; spearheaded product traceability and verification systems; led stakeholder and investor engagements; and advocated for new industry approaches as the company’s representative in the WBCSD’s Soft Commodities Forum and the World Economic Forum’s New Vision for Agriculture. He started his career at Bunge in communications, and over his time at the company served as the chief corporate affairs advisor to two CEOs.

Stewart worked in Edelman’s corporate practice for four years. He holds an AB degree from Princeton and an MBA from Northwestern.

Kate Barrett is President of The Campbell’s Foundation and Director of Community Affairs at The Campbell’s Company. In her role, she is responsible for setting the strategy and direction of Campbell’s community affairs and foundation work, including philanthropy, employee volunteerism and giving, and disaster relief. Campbell’s community work focuses on the communities where the company has operations across North America, with particular emphasis on increasing food and nutrition security. Kate oversees the growth and expansion of the company’s signature program, Full Futures, which aims to advance school nutrition through cross-sector community partnerships. Kate is passionate about the intersection between the private and social sectors, and the role that companies can play in impacting social change while driving business strategy. Prior to joining Campbell’s in 2017, Kate was a program director at The Center for High Impact Philanthropy, and before that, she spent many years working in the private sector for a variety of companies, including roles leading talent strategy and as a management consultant with McKinsey & Company. Kate received her MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and her bachelor’s degree from Brown University.  She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two children.

A trailblazer in corporate sustainability, Nina is the Vice President, Head of Corporate ESG Strategy and Reporting at Nasdaq who has acquired over 30 years of experience in financial and sustainability strategy and communications.

Previously, she guided a certified Women’s Business Enterprise that gave communication services and financial and sustainability reporting to a range of global organisations for over two decades- Eisenman Associates.

During her current role at Nasdaq, Nina connects with key stakeholders on business-critical sustainability issues, leads the development and implementation of milestones, metrics and data-driven ESG goals, whilst also looking after the annual sustainability reporting process. She structures the company’s climate action plan and corporate sustainability agenda effectively, through using her extensive financial and sustainability expertise.

Nina holds an MS in Sustainability Management from Columbia University and a BA in Astronomy from Barnard College. In addition to this, she is also a board member of the North Salem Open Land Foundation, which aims to help protect ecosystems and natural spaces around North Salem.

Jennifer Merli serves as Executive Director, Sustainability Strategy & Initiatives at Wells Fargo & Company, where she leads the development and execution of enterprise-wide sustainability and ESG programmes. With a foundational undergraduate degree in Geology & Environmental Studies and an MBA in Finance & Marketing, Jennifer brings a uniquely interdisciplinary viewpoint, combining scientific rigour, financial sophistication and strategic business insight. She began her career as a hydrogeologist at Roux Associates before pivoting into the financial sector, including senior marketing and product leadership roles at GE Money and Citigroup, and a 15-year tenure at Mastercard Worldwide where she ultimately served as Vice President of Corporate Sustainability.

At Wells Fargo, Jennifer is charged with sharpening and integrating the firm’s sustainability roadmap, aligning capital deployment, operational decarbonization and client engagement in order to deliver measurable business and environmental outcomes. She is known for her pragmatic, strategic approach: asking how ESG values translate into corporate strategy and operational realities. Her appointment reflects Wells Fargo’s commitment to embed sustainability into the core of its financial services operations, even as the bank navigates evolving client needs, regulatory expectations and transition-economy dynamics.

As chief sustainability and impact officer at Northwestern Mutual, Grady Crosby is responsible for developing strategies and driving the overall execution of the company’s sustainability initiatives. He and his team collaborate with the enterprise sustainability and impact (ESI) leadership council to address the organization’s approach to sustainability and impact matters across a broad spectrum. Grady is passionate about Social Impact and seeks to mix industry best practices with fit-for-purpose creative solutioning to continually shape Northwestern Mutual’s community revitalization initiatives and work closing the ‘wealth gap’ in their hometown of Milwaukee.

Grady joined Northwestern Mutual in April of 2022. Prior to working at Northwestern Mutual, Grady worked with Johnson Controls for over 10 years. After serving as the vice president and general counsel of the Johnson Controls Power Solutions business, Grady later led the Public Affairs group as vice president public affairs, and president of the Johnson Controls Foundation.

Grady is committed to community involvement and serves on the boards of: Marcus Performing Arts Center, Visit Milwaukee, Wisconsin Policy Forum, and the Wisconsin Center District. Grady currently chairs the board of the International African American Museum located in Charleston, S.C.

Grady received his bachelor’s degree in political science and business administration from Howard University and his Juris Doctorate degree from Wake Forest University School of Law.

Grady and his wife Monique enjoy travel, shopping, and unique dining experiences.

Kara S. Fulcher is Director of Sustainability Strategy for Michelin in North America, a role that coordinates across the entire organization, including industrial operations, commercial and external engagement, and strategy development. Under her leadership, Michelin has earned recognition for its efforts in North America, including The Conference Board’s ESG Leadership Award, Honda’s Supplier Sustainability Award, and a Gold from AMEC (International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication). She has been part of the Michelin team since 2015, working in both regional and worldwide functions. Kara holds a PhD from Princeton University and an MBA from Clemson University. Having grown up in the ecologically fragile Navajo Nation in the desert southwest of the United States, she has a special and enduring interest in both environmental and social sustainability. Today, after many moves across two continents and five time zones, she calls Greenville, South Carolina, home.

Michael J. Gulich, AIA, LEED AP is the Vice President of Environmental Sustainability at MGM Resorts International.  He leads the development and execution of strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of MGM Resorts’ buildings, operations, and events globally.  He has specific operational focus on environmental programs and ensuring the company meets its goals related to energy, climate, water, and materials.  Mr. Gulich also leads the company’s disclosure and reporting efforts, driving transparency and improving scores across the range of external ratings and frameworks that the company’s investors prioritize.

Prior to joining MGM Resorts Mr. Gulich served as University Architect and Senior Director of Campus Planning, Architecture, and Sustainability at Purdue University.  There, he directed the integrated campus master planning process for 26 million square feet of facilities and provided the vision, organizational strategy, and focus for advancing sustainability efforts.

Robert C. ter Kuile serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer for McKesson, where he joined in 2022. He is responsible for defining and executing McKesson’s global sustainability strategies, goals, and initiatives, across all McKesson Business Units.

Before joining McKesson, Robert served as the Global Director of Environmental Affairs for more than five years with Amazon, the Vice President of Sustainability for Fossil Group, and spent 14 years in a variety of positions with PepsiCo, enabling their environmental and sustainability platforms.

Ian Lifshitz is VP of Sustainability & Stakeholder Relations for The Americas at Asia Pulp and Paper.

He is responsible for leading the company’s sustainability and media relations and other related stakeholder engagement programs across Canada, the United States and South America. Ian is also charged with leading the company’s North American CSR activities, translating many of APP’s successful conservation, biodiversity and social community programs to American audiences.

Ian is a strong advocate of emerging nations’ rights to independently manage their own natural resources, while balancing economic and environmental priorities. He is a regular contributor to both environmental and paper industry publications, as well as a regular participant in industry roundtables and forums.

Ian has 20 years of strategic communication expertise, and has consulted with many international organizations, developing environmental and corporate social responsibility programs.

Jessica Thurston is the Vice President of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability at Paramount Global. She has global responsibility for leading the development and execution of the global media company’s ESG priorities across its operations and brands, from MTV to CBS Sports, and from consumer products to real estate and facilities.

Jessica’s background is in ESG and corporate sustainability strategy development and goal-setting, having consulted for major CPG, pharmaceutical, food service, and other companies. She began her career in sustainable procurement policy for the U.S. federal government.

She teaches graduate-level sustainability strategy and governance in an Adjunct Faculty role at Columbia University and Middlebury College. She received her M.S. in Sustainability Management from Columbia University in 2014.

Jim has led sustainability efforts at Lilly since September 2020. In this capacity, he oversees implementation of Lilly sustainability strategy, has responsibility for coordinating sustainability-related communications, and organizing and leading stakeholder interactions. In a significant advancement of Lilly’s approach, Jim led the development of Lilly’s sustainability portal, a comprehensive source for sustainability strategy, goals and results. Jim also chairs the Sustainability Governance Committee at Lilly, which is a central body for development and execution of sustainability priorities and communication to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.

Prior to his current role, Jim spent two years as a loaned executive to Elanco Animal Health, which was spun out of Lilly in an IPO in 2018. Jim served as the Vice President of Investor Relations at Elanco. He was responsible for leading all interactions with Sell-Side Analysts and Buy-Side Investors, including preparation of Earnings materials, participation in Investor Conferences, Non-Deal Roadshows and investor visits to Elanco Headquarters. He conducted investor outreach and targeting to build understanding of the Elanco investment thesis. He worked closely with External Communications to provide consistent external dialogue and to prepare Elanco Senior Executives on key topics and messaging on relevant issues. In 2020, Jim was ranked the number one IR leader for mid-cap pharmaceuticals by Institutional Investor.

Prior to the role at Elanco, Jim spent 18 years at Lilly, holding numerous positions of increasing responsibility, including an assignment in Corporate Business Development, managing Lilly’s Venture Capital portfolio. Jim has also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Lilly Canada, Senior Director of Finance for Lilly Research Laboratories, Manager of Investor Relations, Manager of Treasury Planning and Strategy, Senior Human Resources Representative and Senior Financial Analyst.

Prior to joining Lilly, Mr. Greffet was a Consulting Manager for KPMG Consulting in Indianapolis, Indiana and St. Louis, Missouri.

In 2003, Jim earned a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Chicago and in 1991 received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Indiana University. He passed the CPA exam in 1991.

Elizabeth Carlson is Tricon Energy’s Chief Sustainability Officer, focused on developing and driving the company’s sustainability strategy and initiatives. Her background is in corporate responsibility, economic development, and environmental and social impact in both non-profit and private sector organizations with experience across the Americas, Europe, Africa, Middle East, and Asia. She currently volunteers as the Chair of the Sustainability Committee for Houston’s 2026 World Cup efforts and participates in various industry collaborations, like Together for Sustainability.  Before joining Tricon, Elizabeth worked in sustainability-related roles on construction and engineering projects in the oil, gas, and mining industries. She holds a B.A. in International Studies and Russian from the University of North Carolina and a M.Phil in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge.

Keyshon Bachus is Staff Vice President of Sustainability. At FM, Keyshon is accountable for the company’s environmental carbon footprint strategy​ & climate risk solutions in addition to supporting clients with their sustainability journey.

Prior to joining FM, Keyshon served as Senior Director of Global Sustainability at Fidelity National Information Services, Inc, (FIS), where he supported strategic planning and execution of FIS’ Sustainability Program. Early in his career, Keyshon spent 14 years in the energy sector where he supported sustainability initiatives, environmental compliance, and reporting for power generation facilities.

Keyshon holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of North Dakota with emphasis on sustainability.

Dr. Walter C. Fluharty is currently Sr. Vice President – Environmental Health and Safety – for Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal Corp and is responsible for safety, health, environmental and sustainability systems at their manufacturing facilities and 68 service centers nationwide.

In a career that spans more than 35 years, Dr. Fluharty has built a reputation developing world class safety cultures in a wide variety of industries. His experience includes developing the widely used training program, “It Can Happen Here”, which was funded by an OSHA New Directions Grant. He actively participated in the development of several OHSA standards including the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and Cadmium Standards.

Dr. Fluharty was first introduced to Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) while working as a Trainer in the field. While serving in a variety of EHS leadership roles, he went on to successfully integrate user friendly BBS principles into corporate safety systems within manufacturing, refining, pharmaceutical, biotech, distribution and construction industries.

Dr. Fluharty holds an M.S. in Safety Management from Marshall University, Huntington, WV and a Psy.D. from Southern California University for Professional Studies, Santa Ana, CA. Over his career, he has published numerous HS&E related articles and authored the chapter providing an overview of BBS in the text, “Human Factors Methods for Improving Performance in the Process Industries.” Dr. Fluharty is a frequent speaker at national and international HS&E professional symposiums.

Catherine is a seasoned global sustainability strategist with over 15 years of experience driving triple-bottom-line results in the food and packaging industries. She brings a unique blend of purpose-driven leadership and business acumen, championing the integration of sustainability into core operations without compromising performance.

Her expertise spans B Corp Certification, regenerative agriculture, carbon accounting, supply chain optimization, social accountability, and both internal and external reporting. She’s also deeply skilled in data analytics, operational efficiency, training and development, and global stakeholder engagement.

Catherine is known for her ability to translate complex data into compelling narratives that inspire action. Her strategic approach to goal setting, engagement mechanisms, and data-driven decision-making helps organizations maximize impact across the value chain.

A gifted communicator and trusted collaborator, Catherine excels at building consensus and fostering change through storytelling and transparency.

Her leadership has been recognized globally:

• Named one of GreenBiz and WBCSD’s “Global Top 30 Under 30” emerging leaders in sustainable business (2017)
• Honored as one of the “Top 100 Women in Sustainability” by Sustainability Magazine (2022)

Catherine continues to advocate for regenerative systems and inclusive sustainability strategies that empower organizations to do more—together.

Roshina Nandra, PhD, is the Global SVP of Innovation at Endava, where she leads the company’s efforts in quantum computing and sustainability, helping clients explore and commercialize emerging technologies for long-term impact. A former astrophysicist turned innovation strategist, Roshina brings a future-focused mindset, human-centered design principles, and a deep understanding of how technology can be used as an enabler for meaningful change. She is passionate about harnessing innovation to accelerate decarbonization, unlock operational efficiency, and shape a more sustainable digital future.

Chris is a trusted clean transportation leader, spearheading Lazer Logistics’ two-million-mile (and counting) heavy-duty EV program, alternative fuel strategy, and sustainability endeavors.

Jackie is Vice President of Global Operations Strategy and Corporate Sustainability at Western Digital, where she leads the company’s enterprise-wide sustainability agenda and operational transformation.

Under Jackie’s leadership, Western Digital collaborated with industry partners, pioneered the first large-scale recovery of rare earth metals from data center electronic waste in the U.S., setting a new benchmark for sustainable impact.

Jackie is responsible for driving initiatives that decarbonize operations and the entire value chain, advancing circularity innovation, and reporting progress across emissions, waste, and water reduction. Western Digital has achieved measurable progress toward all publicly committed sustainability goals.

Jackie’s leadership and groundbreaking work in sustainability earned international recognition and the Silver Award for 2025 North America’s Chief Sustainability Officer.

Jackie is a passionate leader with a proven track record of achieving world-class impact through technology adoption, business process excellence, and cultural change. She immersed herself in Western Digital’s factories, a hands-on approach that helped earn seven World Economic Forum “Lighthouse” recognitions for deploying Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, advancing sustainable manufacturing practices, upskilling the workforce, and achieving operational excellence.

Widely recognized as an industry expert, Jackie serves on the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council for Advanced Manufacturing and Value Chains and the executive committee of the U.S. Center for Advanced Manufacturing.

Jackie holds a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Stanford, a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from UCLA, and completed executive education at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business.

Ed Dominion is the Founder/CEO of D6 LLC. – a leader in sustainable packaging and omnichannel recycling. Armed with an innovative spirit, Ed Dominion launched D6 Inc. in 2014, which has evolved into a globally recognized company working toward closing the recycling loop.

Under his leadership, D6 has achieved milestones such as pioneering tray-to-tray recycling, introducing regenerative recycling techniques, and adhering to stringent sustainability certifications. Ed’s vision extends beyond business success; he is committed to creating a closed-loop circular economy and achieving carbon-negative packaging by 2035+. Recognized by industry leaders and policymakers alike, Ed continues to drive meaningful change in the packaging and recycling sectors.

Michelle M. Fitzpatrick, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, oversees Graphic Packaging International’s global sustainability and climate strategy as part of the Company’s Better, Every Day sustainability promise. Dr. Fitzpatrick works across the organization to deliver the Company’s 2030 commitments to innovate Better Packaging, do Better for People, and create a Better Future for our planet. Prior to joining Graphic Packaging, Dr. Fitzpatrick served as the global sustainability leader at The Chemours Company and previously held roles within its Titanium Technologies business segment and corporate remediation function. Michelle holds a PhD in environmental engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, along with an MSE in environmental engineering and BSE in chemical engineering from Tulane University.

Sam Israelit is an Advisory Partner in Bain’s San Francisco Office. For more than 24 years, he has worked with clients in the retail, manufacturing, and technology industries to help them transform their operations to improve cost, service levels, and resiliency. He is also Bain’s Chief Sustainability Officer, where he is responsible for Bain’s leading carbon management program, which has been recognized by EcoVadis and CDP as being in the top 1% of companies globally. He and his team lead Bain’s Carbon Net-Negative program and drive efforts to measure and reduce Bain’s carbon footprint, source its carbon instrument investments, and manage its public ESG reporting. In this role, he leads the firm’s investments in both nature- and technology-based carbon removal projects, as well as its long-term offtake agreements with its supplier partners.

Appointed Chief Sustainability Officer in 2020, Raglin leads Norfolk Southern’s sustainability strategy by championing sustainable practices in the company’s daily operations to achieve efficiencies, control costs, generate revenue, and reduce environmental impacts. These efforts include close collaboration with department leaders company-wide, along with external stakeholders including customers, investors, suppliers, and regulators.

Raglin, a wildlife biologist, joined Norfolk Southern in 1996 as a Forest Ranger at Brosnan Forest, the company’s 14,400-acre conference and research facility in South Carolina. He would continue rising through the ranks at Brosnan Forest before being named General Manager in 2006.

For two decades, Josh led the railroad’s efforts to create a nature-based solutions platform.  This innovative approach optimizes multiple ecological assets such as forest carbon sequestration, wetland and stream restoration, and land conservation while generating revenues from both forestry and traditional land-management practices.

He shares his experience with the next generation of environmentalists by serving on college advisory boards for Auburn University and Georgia Tech. He serves the greater community as an active board member for the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities and The Longleaf Alliance.  He is also a founding member and active advisor to Drawdown Georgia and Sustain SC which bring together commerce and conservation for solutions.

Raglin graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology and completed the executive development program from The Darden School at the University of Virginia.

Shawn Covell is a senior executive with twenty-five years of experience in the technology industry, leading advocacy, sustainability initiatives, and social impact programs. Covell is the head of ESG strategy at Lam Research, where she is responsible for setting and implementing the company’s environmental, social, and governance strategy and goals, which include achieving net zero emissions by 2050. She also oversees the company’s ESG engagement with suppliers, customers, regulators, and industry associations, to advance the sustainability agenda of the semiconductor sector.

Covell has extensive experience in building public-private partnerships, advocating with multiple stakeholders, and serving on governing boards. She led Lam’s participation as a founding member and currently serves as a member of the governing council for the SEMI Climate Consortium (SCC). Covell holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a master’s degree in international relations from the University of California San Diego’s school of Global Policy and Strategy, where she sits on the advisory board

Amie Hedblom is the Director of Corporate Sustainability Marketing at Ecolab Inc. where she is
responsible for engaging Ecolab associates, customers and stakeholders on how Ecolab
technologies and solutions not only deliver business outcomes that matter, but do so at the
highest economic and environmental return. Amie has a distinguished track record leading
global impact reporting efforts and executing marketing campaigns centered around climate
change, public health and food safety and security. She first joined Ecolab in 2013 as a
chemical engineer and is based out of Ecolab’s global headquarters in St. Paul, MN.

Briana Sye Marvuglio serves as Executive Director, Environment and Sustainability Enablement at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). In this role, she leads the company’s global efforts to set and operationalize an ambitious environmental agenda, embedding sustainability into business processes, building stakeholder engagement and capabilities, and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

Prior to BMS, she held a series of impactful leadership roles, serving as Sustainability Transformation Director for Global Supply Chain at Schneider Electric, as well as Vice President of Sustainability Operations and Global Environment, Health & Safety at Zoetis. At Zoetis, she built and led a new function to consolidate and advance environmental sustainability programs, delivering on climate and environmental targets and overseeing external reporting for the company’s Planet pillar. She spearheaded the creation of a five-year, $130 million capital plan to reduce emissions and drive energy efficiency, and developed strategies to measure and manage Scope 3 emissions in alignment with Science Based Targets.

Drawing on a robust background in corporate sustainability, environmental policy, and strategic program management, Briana has consistently delivered impactful initiatives that advance environmental performance while supporting organizational growth. Her leadership has united cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions, reinforce compliance, and drive measurable progress toward decarbonization and Net Zero, waste reduction and circularity, and water stewardship.

Briana holds a Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan, a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from Grinnell College, and a Blended Professional Certificate in Chief Sustainability Officer from MIT Professional Education.

Michelle French serves as Senior Director of Global Sustainability Programs at ADM, where she leads the company’s sustainability strategy, including greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation and reduction, sustainability reporting and disclosure, sustainable supply chain initiatives, human rights and regenerative agriculture programs. She works closely with key supply chain stakeholders—ranging from farmers to downstream customers—as well as external partners such as NGOs and investors to advance and communicate ADM’s sustainability vision.

In addition to her role at ADM, Michelle is a member of the Board of Directors for Sedex, where she contributes to governance as part of the Audit and Risk Committee. With over a decade of prior experience in environmental compliance, she brings a strong foundation in regulatory expertise to her sustainability leadership. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Environmental Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Jennifer Crall is Vice President of Sustainability Partnerships and Strategy at Bayer Crop Science, where she leads cross-sector collaborations to advance sustainable and regenerative agriculture. With a career spanning global development, public service, and strategic leadership, Jennifer excels at bringing diverse stakeholders together to find common ground and create shared value across the agricultural value chain.

With roots in rural Iowa, she is deeply committed to ensuring that the farmer’s perspective is the starting point for solutions. Lasting change in agriculture must be shaped by those who live it every day and be designed to work for them first. Jennifer’s work focuses on aligning incentives, building trust, and designing multi-pronged initiatives that are both practical and transformative.

Her experience includes nearly a decade in international development, with assignments in Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq, and Washington, DC, where she worked to empower local actors to engage with their governments and influence policy. She has also held roles in U.S. public service and political strategy, further grounding her belief in the power of advocacy and inclusive dialogue to drive meaningful change.

Jennifer holds an MBA from the University of Iowa and a bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University. She brings a collaborative spirit, systems thinking, and a passion for pragmatic solutions to every conversation.

Treijon Johnson is the Director of Sustainability at Accredo Packaging, with nearly a decade of experience in packaging sustainability. He previously held roles at Unilever and Mars Wrigley, focusing on packaging innovation, life cycle assessment, and stakeholder engagement.

At Accredo, he created the company’s first sustainability goals and climate transition plan, manages third-party certifications for recyclable and compostable films, and supports regulatory readiness, including EPR compliance. Treijon was recognized as a 2024 Circularity Emerging Leader and actively contributes to industry coalitions advancing plastics circularity and equitable policy.

Kathy Rostkowski is McCormick’s Chief Sustainability Officer. In her role, she is responsible for driving a comprehensive Purpose-led performance (PLP) approach that embeds environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable practices in our global strategic imperatives and business objectives. She will partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate responsible practices across the business, ensure alignment with global sustainability standards, and foster a culture of sustainability. She will also lead stakeholder engagement and collaboration with external partners to continually strengthen McCormick’s reputation as a sustainability leader committed to driving positive impacts and delivering industry-leading results.

Dr. Rostkowski joined McCormick in 2021 as Purpose-led Performance Program Director.

Prior to joining McCormick, Dr. Rostkowski served for over eight years at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), managing strategic corporate partnerships, designing large scale on-the-ground development programs, and implementing evaluation efforts to advance sustainable development outcomes.

Dr. Rostkowski holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Yale University and a Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Stanford University. She completed The Strategic Chief Sustainability Officer Program from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. Dr. Rostkowski serves on the Board of Trustees for the Maryland Science Center.

Christopher Wellise is the Global VP of Sustainability for Equinix. He and his team set the sustainability strategy and key targets for the company, and collaborate with CEO, CFO, CRO, Operations and Board to interpret changes in the external sustainability environment and work out strategic consequences for Equinix. They communicate and cut through organizational complexity to enable Equinix to deliver on ESG commitments.

Prior to Equinix he led AWS’s global sustainability effort focused on improving company performance and meeting customer needs. Prior to AWS, he was the Chief Sustainability Officer at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) where he led the setting of the first Scienced-based supply chain climate target and built a customer facing sustainability team to deliver revenue. He began his career as an Environmental/Physical Scientist working for the US Department of Interior studying the impact of investment in pollution control system on river and estuary ecosystems.

Jennifer Kim Field is the Chief Sustainability Officer for Henry Schein, Inc., the world’s largest provider of solutions for health care professionals, and Interim President of the Henry Schein Cares Foundation. She leads the Company’s global corporate citizenship and sustainability strategy, aligning it with long-term business growth. Jen works closely with the Company’s Board of Directors, Sustainability Committee, and Environmental Impact Council as well as key internal and external stakeholders to create shared value, which remains core to our business strategy of strengthening business operations, enhancing market competitiveness and delivering long-term growth. Her focus includes meeting our science-based targets, ensuring compliance with evolving global standards and regulations, and overseeing sustainability performance. She also oversees the global philanthropy team and programs to catalyze access to care for communities in need—focusing on wellness and prevention, advancing awareness of the oral-systemic link, supporting disaster preparedness and relief, and building capacity to empower health care professionals.

Jen brings over 25 years of experience to Henry Schein in the areas of business development, program management, strategic planning, corporate philanthropy and strategic partnerships. Prior to joining Henry Schein, Jen worked at the United Nations Foundation where she led public-private partnerships with Fortune 500 companies in support of the UN. Jen hails from Alabama, where she acquired a taste for grits and fried catfish. She graduated from Bowdoin College and lives on Long Island with her husband and two children.

As Vice President of Sustainability and Responsible Care, Mitch Toomey is responsible for leading the strategic implementation of ACC’s world-class EHS&S performance initiative and executing the industry’s commitment to sustainability – through innovation, collaboration, and technologies that enhance the safety and environmental impacts of ACC member products and operations.

Previously, Mitch served as Director of Sustainability for BASF Corporation and also spent more than 15 years with the United Nations and UN Development Programme (UNDP), where he helped champion the United Nations global social responsibility and sustainability movement. He also led UN engagement and expert dialogues for the 2012 Rio Conference on Sustainability, launched the UNDP Innovation Facility, and served as lead author for the UNDP Knowledge Management Strategy. Prior to joining the UN, Mitch worked in the private sector building two startups. Mitch earned both an MBA and BA from New York University.

Dr. Jeremy Gregory is Executive Director of the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium (MCSC). He has extensive experience in working with industry partners and diverse stakeholders across MIT. Through his research, Dr. Gregory studies the economic and environmental implications of engineering and system design decisions, particularly in the area of materials production and recovery systems. His research topics include product and firm environmental footprinting, manufacturing and life-cycle cost analysis, and characterization of sustainable material systems. He has applied these methods, often with industry partners, to a range of different products and industries including pavements, buildings, automobiles, electronics, consumer goods, and waste treatment and recovery.

In addition, Dr. Gregory has served as a Faculty Fellow within MIT’s Office of Sustainability since 2018. In this role, he has collaborated with administration, faculty, staff, and students across campus to conduct analyses related to strategies for lowering MIT’s environmental footprint, with a focus on scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.

Prior to joining the MCSC, Dr. Gregory served as Executive Director of the MIT Concrete Sustainability Hub, where he worked directly with industry leaders; drew links between academia, industry, and government; helped define strategy; and coordinated research activities with external collaborators.

Previously, Dr. Gregory was the Education Coordinator for the MIT Portugal Program’s Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing Focus Area, where he built education and research activities between MIT, three Portuguese universities, and numerous Portuguese companies.

He holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from Montana State University-Bozeman, and a master of science and PhD in mechanical engineering from MIT.

As the head of Sustainability and Climate Resilience, Kit is responsible for developing and executing KingSett’s sustainable investing strategy and managing the environmental risks and opportunities across its existing assets, new developments, affordable housing, debt funds and internal operations. Kit leads KingSett’s climate risk mitigation and decarbonization strategies and is also responsible for its internal and external reporting, third-party standards alignment, data management systems and sustainable investment and lending programs. Kit’s experience covers over a decade and a half of sustainable investment, business strategy and project execution experience across a variety of industries and asset classes. Kit holds an Honours Bachelors degree in Environmental Science from Dalhousie University and is a LEED Accredited Professional.

As Purolator’s Corporate Sustainability Officer, Cindy is responsible for leading the development of Purolator’s sustainability strategy, advancing policies and standards, managing risks and opportunities, and improving Purolator’s performance, disclosures, and reputation related to the Environment, Community Investment, DEIB, and Health and Wellbeing. Currently Cindy is leading the development of Purolator’s emissions reduction goals and roadmap, which includes electrifying 60% of Purolator’s last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Cindy has 20+ years working as an environment and sustainability professional in a variety of industries including automotive manufacturing, financial services, and transportation and logistics.

Teresa Nick, Microsoft’s Director of Natural Systems & Sustainability, investigates datacenter environmental impacts and innovates low-energy networks. Her previous role as Director of Sustainability Information Management saw her spearheading datacenter sustainability analytics. Teresa’s academic journey includes a Neuroscience PhD from Yale, a Caltech postdoc, and academic tenure at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

At Microsoft, Medtronic, and McKinsey, she’s led transformative innovation programs, promoting eco-positive business practices. Teresa’s accolades include the iM100 Award from Infrastructure Masons in 2023 for working with the Climate Accord and contributions to the NSF’s CIVIC Climate program. Her expertise spans IoT, wearables, real-time algorithms, and photonic networks, with 10+ patents, 20+ scientific papers, and 15+ digital certifications like CISSP and PMP. Her work in sustainable networks and datacenters reflects her dedication to eco-friendly innovation.

A builder of smarter, greener environments. Leveraging a unique blend of construction management and organizational leadership, Ali Wolf guides projects from concept to completion across diverse sectors like commercial office/retail, higher education and manufacturing. As a LEED AP and PMP-certified professional, Ali Wolf is focused on operational excellence that drives down carbon emissions and builds lasting value for investors, employees, and the community.

Ratish Namboothiry is the Vice President – Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility for Legrand, North and Central America (LNCA), part of Legrand – the world specialist in providing a broad range of end-to-end solutions that deliver power, light and data to residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. He is a member of the executive committee for LNCA and is responsible for embedding sustainability and CSR across all brands and businesses and within LNCA. He provides executive sponsorship and leadership to drive business transformation needed to achieve Legrand’s short- and long-term sustainability targets.

Prior to this role, he was Director of Innovation for Good and Sustainability at Kohler Co., where he was responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Innovation for Good business unit, which is an internal incubator that fosters creativity, experimentation, and collaboration across the organization. He also oversaw the enterprise sustainability strategy, governance and programming ensuring that the company aligns its business activities to deliver against its long-term environmental commitments.

Ratish has wide range of experience across functions like facility design, operations management, product design, program management, innovation leadership, business development, P&L management, and enterprise sustainability leadership. He has extensive experience in developing solutions for the built environment. Ratish serves on the board of Sustainability Leadership Council for University of Wisconsin – Madison and serves on the board of Directors for the Alliance to Save Energy.

As an environmental lawyer, Karin has worked to improve policies and procedures related to sustainable development worldwide for more than 25 years. She is currently Managing Director for Sustainability at the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Prior to joining ACC, Ms. Krchnak worked in the World Bank Group, managing the 2030 Water Resources Group. In this role, she partnered with over 300 companies in multi-stakeholder mechanisms to advance the incubation and implementation of innovative programs, projects, and policy reform processes to accelerate action to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. She has worked for non-governmental organizations and the private sector building good governance systems to further sustainability, including through public-private partnerships.

Karin received her B.A. in Political Science from Duke University and her J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. She has published extensively in the area of international environmental policy and sustainable development, particularly on freshwater issues.

Allison Spector is the Managing Director, Head of Sustainability of One Rock Capital Partners, LLC. Prior to joining One Rock, Ms. Spector was Director of Responsible Investing and Sustainability at Nuveen, where she focused on sustainability initiatives across Real Assets and Private Markets. Prior to Nuveen, Ms. Spector was a Senior Manager at The Global Impact Investing Network and a Director at Initiative for Global Development.

Ms. Spector earned a B.A. in International Studies from Emory University and an M.S. in Sustainable Development from the School of Oriental and Asian Studies at the University of London. She serves on the Novata ESG Advisory Council and on the board of the Fund for Education Abroad (FEA), and as a mentor in the Columbia’s Women & Sustainability Mentorship Program.

Carolyn Bacchus is a dynamic commercial leader with more than ten years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, and client engagement. As Senior Vice President of Client Solutions at Climate Impact Partners, she plays a pivotal role in helping organizations meet their climate goals through tailored environmental market strategies. Carolyn brings deep expertise in building trusted relationships and delivering impactful solutions that align with clients’ business and sustainability ambitions.

Ben is a Senior Director at Sodali & Co, where he oversees the climate team in supporting clients across industries and maturity levels at each stage of the climate transition, from calculating GHG emissions and identifying material climate risks to setting feasible targets, developing cost-effective decarbonization strategies, and reporting out on progress. Ben holds a Master’s in GHG Management and Accounting from Colorado State University and a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Florida. Ben is an ISO 14001 Certified Lead Auditor.

Brendan Shane is the Climate Director for Trust for Public Land (TPL), a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring everyone can experience the benefits and joys of the outdoors. TPL works with communities nationwide to transform schoolyards, trails, parks, and public lands into vital places that foster health, strengthen resilience, and deepen connection to nature and to one another. Brendan leads TPL’s climate program, partnering with cities, local leaders, and corporate collaborators to deliver nature-based solutions that reduce flooding, cool neighborhoods, and improve quality of life. His team helps design and implement innovative park and conservation projects, secure public and private funding, and build partnerships that create lasting benefits for communities across the country.

Before joining TPL, Brendan served as Regional Director for North America at the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group; Chief of Policy and Sustainability for the District of Columbia Government; and Environmental Director for the Anacostia Waterfront Corporation. He is a watershed hydrologist and attorney with a B.A. in Government from Franklin & Marshall College, an M.S. in Geology from the University of Maryland, and a J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center.

Althea Ricketts is Vice President of Corporate Initiatives at Shure Incorporated, the world’s leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Recognized as a trusted leader in the Pro/AV industry, Althea has been instrumental in shaping Shure’s sustainability strategy, constantly working to uphold the company’s core value of being a good corporate citizen.

As a staunch advocate for those whose voices are marginalized or silenced, Althea has asserted herself as a powerful leader in the sustainability industry. Her influence and leadership are pivotal in driving change in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) related spaces. She actively contributes to numerous ESG-focused panels and webinars, underscoring her extensive expertise in Sustainability, Inclusion, Equity, and Access.

Further enhancing her impact, Althea excels in Agile Transformation and Global/Enterprise Program Management, applying these methodologies to deliver strategic initiatives across Shure’s global operations. Her leadership in agile processes ensures effective and adaptive ways of working, empowering Shure to innovate and meet strategic goals while maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Suzanne leads Prologis’ global impact and sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement activities, public reporting, and strategic initiatives. Working with groups across the company, Suzanne and her team advance integration and scale of Prologis’ sustainability and social impact strategies and goals, including Prologis’ net zero commitment. She proactively engages with investors, customers, and other stakeholders, and partners closely with the company’s finance, governance and IT teams on data and reporting strategies. Suzanne also serves on the board of the Prologis Foundation. Suzanne has more than 20 years of experience in the fields of corporate responsibility and sustainable investing. Prior to joining Prologis, she served as global director of corporate responsibility at Intel Corporation where she oversaw sustainability disclosure and drove the development and launch of Intel’s 2030 corporate responsibility goals. Prior to Intel, she served as vice president at Institutional Shareholder Services where she led the company’s social investment research division. She holds an M.B.A. from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a B.A. from Trinity College in Hartford, CT. Suzanne has served on a number of industry advisory boards and committees on sustainability and corporate responsibility over the past decade, and currently serves on the board of the non-profit Net Impact which equips students and emerging leaders for careers in sustainability and impact.

Pam Siler is an Executive Director at W. P. Carey, where she also serves as Director of ESG Reporting & Engagement and Director of IR Operations. Ms. Siler joined W. P. Carey in 2013 and has held her ESG role since 2023. In her current position, she manages both mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting and oversees engagement with investors and ratings agencies on sustainability matters. Ms. Siler received a BBA from Emory University, with concentrations in Finance and Business Law, and is a CFA Charterholder.

Melanie is the Vice President of Mission and Sustainability at Danone North America. In her role, Melanie helps to advance Danone’s sustainability goals across Nature, Health, and Communities, as well as the company’s mission to bring health through food to as many people.

Melanie’s primary focus is to lead the company’s Nature roadmap across GHG reduction, regenerative agriculture, packaging circularity, waste reduction, and water in manufacturing/agriculture. This includes an ambitious 2030 1.5 SBTi-validated GHG reduction roadmap and net zero emissions goal by 2050. Melanie is also a board member for Danone Institute North America (DINA) – a non-profit 501c3 foundation center founded by and funded in part by Danone North America. For the past 26 years, DINA has supported initiatives that promote nutrition leadership and sustainable food systems reflecting the interconnectivity of community, health of people and health of planet.

Prior to Danone, Melanie held similar roles at the intersection of business and sustainability at firms such as BCG, Ernst & Young, and the Clinton Foundation.

Jennifer oversees all aspects of RioCan’s corporate legal strategy and related execution, governance, ESG, Board, and related Committee matters. As a member of RioCan’s senior management team, Jennifer participates in formulating the strategy for the organization. She also oversees and directs the Legal, ESG, Insurance, and Lease Administration departments.

Jennifer is RioCan’s first-ever General Counsel, having joined the company in 2017 after serving as a corporate/securities lawyer focused within the healthcare sector. Jennifer puts her deep experience and passion to work in order to provide counsel and strategic guidance that helps propel RioCan toward its vision.

In addition to her work at RioCan, Jennifer is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Hospital for SickKids Foundation and sits on the Nominating & Governance and Compensation & Compensation/Resource Management Committees. In 2022, Jennifer was Valedictorian and completed her ICD.d certificate in the Director Education Program at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. In 2023, she received her Competent Boards ESG Certification from Competent Boards.

Prior to joining RioCan, Jennifer began her legal career at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP and Goodmans LLP. She was also the inaugural Head of Legal & Compliance at Alcon Canada Inc., a Novartis company, where she acted as Corporate Secretary & Director; Head of Human Resources; Head of Communications and Chief Privacy Officer. Jennifer has worked in a Legal capacity for Johnson & Johnson as well as Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.

Called to the Bar in 2003, Jennifer achieved her Law degree from the University of Windsor and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto. She has received many awards including being appointed to the Order of Ontario in 2025, being named Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada in 2024, the Lexpert 2021 Female Trailblazer Excellence Award, the 2020 Chambers Diversity & Inclusion North America Award and the 2019 Canadian General Counsel ESG Award for Excellence.

Andrea (Vanderhoff) Opp earned her master’s degree from South Dakota State University. She began her career at Cargill as an R&D research microbiologist, specializing in fermentation and spearheading numerous production improvements. Advancing through roles within the global manufacturing technology fermentation team, she honed project and portfolio management skills. As she transitioned to the smart manufacturing team, Andrea played a key role in developing digital asset management tools.

Driven by her passion for fermentation and technology, she joined Qore LLC in May 2023 as Director of Technology and Sustainability. In this role, Andrea leads initiatives that drive innovation and environmental responsibility, working to develop long-term solutions that balance efficiency, impact, and global stewardship.

Kim Dabbs is a global leader in Belonging and Purpose, whose unique life story informs her passionate advocacy for inclusion and understanding. Born in Korea and adopted by American parents, Kim’s journey has taken her from feeling perpetually out of place in different cultures to becoming an influential voice in creating spaces where everyone feels they belong.

As the Global Vice President of Impact at Steelcase, she applies her extensive experience in social innovation, honed through roles like the Executive Director of the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology and a residency at Stanford’s d.school, to foster more inclusive and equitable environments.

Kim is the best-selling author of You Belong Here, The Power of Being Seen, Heard, and Valued on Your Own Terms, published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers in 2024 and named a top book to read by the Financial Times. Her debut book reflects her transformation from a cultural chameleon trying to fit in to a thought leader who champions the idea of belonging to oneself. You Belong Here offers a new framework for individuals to create a sense of Belonging in any situation and serves as a launchpad for organizational leaders and culture builders to create safe spaces for individuals to show up as their authentic selves.

As a sought-after speaker, Kim has delivered keynotes to organizations and institutions such as Google, Microsoft, MIT, The Drucker Forum, and The Guggenheim. She is also the founder of To Belonging, a global community of changemakers working to build Belonging by exploring the intersection of identity and purpose at home, at work and in the world.

Laura Slansky brings over two decades of invaluable experience from the industrial and chemical manufacturing sectors to her role as Elanco’s ESG Reporting Lead. With comprehensive expertise in carbon accounting and a robust background that includes certifications in hazardous materials and safety, Laura is uniquely positioned to navigate the complexities of environmental, social, and governance initiatives. Her extensive practical knowledge, combined with a genuine passion for driving sustainable practices, empowers organizations to achieve rigorous reporting standards and foster a more responsible future. Laura is dedicated to translating intricate regulatory requirements into actionable strategies that deliver both environmental stewardship and business value.

Courtney Tripp is a results-focused strategy, sustainability and communications leader with 20 years of experience igniting the growth of purpose-driven companies and nonprofits, including five years in the water solutions industry. As Director of Sustainability and Strategy at Grundfos, she works to embed sustainability into core business practices and customer solutions, advancing water and energy efficiency while shaping messaging that connects industrial innovation with climate and water resilience. Courtney also leads the integration of long-term strategic initiatives into daily sales operations, focusing on market development, strategic partnerships, and commercial growth.

A Certified Water Efficiency Professional, Courtney is passionate about the importance of scaling sustainability to address the world’s water and climate challenges. In 2026 she will join the board of directors for Climate Action Kansas City. She believes in the ability of innovations in industry and manufacturing to help lead the way to a better, more resilient future. She holds a master’s degree from the University of Central Missouri and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri.

Kim Brearley is Managing Director at CARE Impact Partners (CIP), CARE’s corporate advisory and innovation hub that bridges business strategy with sustainable supply chain solutions. With over 20 years of experience spanning impact investing, venture capital, and international development, Kim works with global brands to transform social impact investments into strategic business value.

Prior to joining CARE, Kim served as CFO at ThinkMD, Investment Principal at Venture.co, and Investment Manager at African Development Corporation, where she helped facilitate a $100M+ transaction exit. She launched Tanzania’s first national Business Plan Competition and has mentored over 90 entrepreneurs across multiple African countries. Kim holds an MSc in Development Economics from the London School of Economics.

At CIP, Kim leads initiatives that help companies move beyond traditional CSR approaches to build genuine supply chain resilience through strategic partnerships that integrate social impact into core business operations.

Emily Patrick is the Director of Responsible Supply Chain Strategy at CARE Impact Partners, CARE’s corporate advisory arm. She brings over 14 years of experience working at the intersection of business and international development, helping global companies transform their supply chains to deliver both social impact and business value.

Her work has spanned more than 45 countries, where she has led the design and implementation of innovative, systems-based solutions that strengthen resilience, advance equity, and unlock shared value across industries. Emily’s combined background in international development and in-country supply chain operations uniquely positions her to bridge the public and private sectors and to catalyze partnerships that drive meaningful, lasting change.

Jerome serves as Walmart’s Head of Corporate Sustainability, where he leads collaboration with leaders and associates across the business to drive positive impact across global supply chains, nature, waste, and more.

In 2019, Jerome joined Walmart to lead international strategy. In 2022, he relocated to Mexico City to serve as the SVP of Strategy, Transformation, and Mergers & Acquisitions for Walmart Mexico & Central America.

Prior to Walmart, Jerome held various operations, finance, business development, merchandising and marketing roles at Burger King / 3G Capital, American Express, the Embassy of France in the U.S., Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy, and 7-Eleven. During his time at 7-Eleven, he was responsible for expanding the company’s international footprint and leading the global operations team, supporting 36,000+ stores across 18 countries and territories.

Jerome was born and raised in France, holds a master’s degree in finance from the University of Paris-Dauphine, and has an MBA from U.C. Berkeley.

April 1, 2023, Dirk Voeste, PhD,  joined Volkswagen Group as its Chief Sustainability Officer. In this function he together with his team is responsible for the development and implementation for the Groups sustainability strategy regenerate+, all ESG-related topics as well as stakeholder relationship.

As a graduated Ph.D. in biology from University Bonn in Germany and M.Phil. from the Cranfield Institute of Technology in England he held various positions in the field of space science, biotechnology, breeding, crop protection and sustainability. For example, as a Vice President Dirk has taken the lead of BASFs corporate sustainability strategy and as a Senior Vice President he was responsible for of regulatory, public affairs and sustainability for BASFs Agriculture Solution Division.

Jen Huffstetler is the Chief Sustainability Officer and Senior Vice President of Sustainable Impact and Compliance at HP. In this role, Jen is responsible for developing and leading the company’s integrated Sustainable Impact strategy to deliver sustainable computing for a sustainable future. She also leads product compliance and global technical regulations. She is a keynote speaker and expert on Sustainable AI and deployment of AI to achieve sustainability goals.

Previously, Jen was the Chief Product Sustainability Officer and Vice President/General Manager of Future Platform Strategy at Intel. Jen brings a diversity of business, marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, product development and engineering experience from her 25+ years at Intel spanning chips to software to data center systems.

Jen holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and an MBA from Babson College, F.W. Olin Graduate School in Corporate Entrepreneurship. She is also a certified Executive Leadership Coach from the Hudson Institute, a Korn-Ferry Interpreter, and Birkman Certified. She enjoys spending time with her husband, two adult daughters, and Malinois/Greyhound mix, traveling, Pilates, reading, volleyball, sailing, running, and cycling.

Josh Parker joined NVIDIA in 2023 to lead the company’s corporate sustainability program.  Josh studied electrical engineering and spent several years practicing IP law at a large law firm and later for the computer storage company Western Digital.  While at Western Digital, he was asked to lead the company’s ethics and compliance program in Asia and later to build a new corporate sustainability program for the company.

At NVIDIA, Josh is pursuing a data-driven approach to sustainability, believing that accurate and credible data is a prerequisite for effectively managing impacts.  Josh is also deeply persuaded that technology—especially AI—can play a critical and dramatic role in solving world-scale sustainability challenges.

Over the past 30 years, Paulette has held various positions in the fields of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) and Sustainability that has taken her from the field to the boardroom. She joined Johnson & Johnson in 1997 and previously served as Vice President, Global Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability. She is committed to supporting diverse talent and is proud to serve as the Executive Sponsor of the youth pillar of her company’s Women in STEM²D (WiSTEM²D) initiative as well as the Executive Sponsor of our Global Operations Leadership Development (GOLD) program. She also serves as an Advisory Board member (and previous co-chair) for the Center for Business and Environment at Yale (CBEY). Paulette was honored to be selected to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Women of Impact in 2021 and to be named a Top 100 Woman in Sustainability by Sustainability Magazine in 2022 and 2023.

Appointed to Chief Sustainability Officer in February 2021, Kristen Siemen helped lead General Motors to a future with zero emissions as the company continues to take bold actions against climate change, including GM’s commitment to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040. Under Siemen’s leadership, GM has received numerous recognitions including JUST Capital’s MOST JUST Companies, Fast Company’s Brands That Matter, ISS ESG’s top score in the Environmental and Social categories for QualityScore, and Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies for the fifth year in a row — demonstrating exceptional leadership and commitment to business integrity.

Siemen began her career with GM in 1994 and served in a number of engineering and staff positions of increasing responsibilities. Since 2010, she has held senior leadership positions in several global engineering functions including Electrical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Test and Validation, and Energy, Certification and Compliance.

In addition to her accomplished technical career, Siemen is also passionate about promoting inclusion and gender equality. She was instrumental in creating GM’s career reentry program, “Take 2,” as well as the GM Women Ally Program and serves as GM’s key executive for the Society of Women Engineers. Since transitioning into her role as CSO, Siemen has garnered several individual recognitions for exemplary leadership, including Crain’s Notable Leaders in Sustainability, Future 50 Tech, and Sustainability Magazine’s Global Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers. Siemen serves on multiple advisory boards including the United Nations Global Compact USA Board, Fortune Impact Initiative, The Heritage Group Sustainability Advisory Board, the Engineering Society of Detroit Board and the Oakland University School of Engineering & Computer Science Advisory Board, where she received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Electrical Engineering.

Ellen Jackowski is Chief Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, where she is spearheading the integration of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy into the organization and throughout its value chain.

As part of this work, she is driving climate leadership for Mastercard-wide programs and commitments, such as reaching net-zero emissions by 2040, accelerating the company’s impact in driving sustainable choices across the value chain, and advancing inclusive climate action. Mastercard’s ESG efforts, established more than a decade ago, are rooted in a belief of doing well by doing good in order to have true impact and enable both people and the planet to thrive.

Previously, Ellen served as Chief Impact Officer and Head of Sustainable Impact at HP. Her global team developed and delivered a wide range of programs focused on climate action, human rights and digital equity. Earlier in her career, she served in several management and consulting roles.

Ellen is part of the advisory board of the Ocean Plastics Leadership Network, is a deputy advisor on the World Economic Forum’s Champions for Nature community and has served as a faculty member of The Prince of Wales’s Business & Sustainability Programme at the University of Cambridge.

Brian Moran is the chief sustainability officer of The Boeing Company and serves as a member of the Boeing Executive Council. Moran is responsible for advancing the company’s approach on aerospace sustainability priorities, stakeholder engagement and integrated reporting. His Executive Council responsibilities include driving shared awareness of sustainability trends, opportunities and risks to guide company decision-making and global impact. Moran is based in Amsterdam. Prior to this role, Moran served as vice president, Global Sustainability Policy & Partnerships for Boeing where he led a global team responsible for informing the global policy landscape and deepening partnerships to advance Boeing’s sustainability objectives. In his more than two decades with Boeing, Moran has held leadership roles in Boeing’s commercial and defense businesses, in communications and in government affairs. Moran holds a dual degree in international business and French from Lindenwood University and a master’s degree in business administration from Washington University’s Olin School of Business. He completed executive programs at The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School and a Brookings Institution legislative fellowship on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Moran speaks English, German and French and he is an alumnus of both the Atlantik-Brücke German-American Young Leaders program as well as the French-American Foundation Young Leaders program.

Margot is responsible for account management for strategic US-based brand and retailer clients. In her role, she provides support and guidance to improve client Responsible Sourcing program strategy and overall program effectiveness. In addition, Margot provides periodic support on corporate consulting projects and is the author of the ELEVATE Responsible Sourcing Management Model.

Prior to joining ELEVATE, Margot was Director of Compliance and Social Responsibility at J.Crew. In this role, she oversaw development and implementation of all aspects of the company’s social responsibility and compliance programs, including Responsible Sourcing, Environment, Anti-Corruption, and Code of Ethics.

Matt Kolesar is the Chief Environmental Scientist at ExxonMobil.  In that role, he leads global advocacy and strategy development of climate related and energy transition issues, as well as managing corporate sustainability focus areas for water, biodiversity, and waste.

As Chief, he provides advanced expert technical leadership consultation and advice to senior leaders on sustainability topics central to business decisions and priorities.

Throughout his 30-year career, Matt has held a variety of leadership positions at ExxonMobil in the Upstream, Downstream and Chemicals businesses.

Matt has B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron, Ohio, and is an avid runner.

Roger Martella is Chief Corporate Officer, Head of Global Government Affairs and Policy, and Chief Sustainability Officer at GE Vernova. In
this role, Roger engages the world’s top public and private sector leaders to solve the energy trilemma of affordability, reliability, and sustainability.

Prior to joining GE in 2017, Roger served as General Counsel of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency during the George W. Bush
Administration, where he was unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate, and as Principal Counsel for Complex Litigation for the
Department of Justice’s Natural Resources Section, where he won every case he litigated. Roger also co-led Sidley Austin LLP’s global environmental and climate change practices and was recognized by his peers as the top lawyer in the field globally.

Roger is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and serves on the boards of the Atlantic Council, the ClearPath Foundation, and the American Conservation Coalition.

Roger holds a Bachelor of Science from Cornell University and a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School, where he was Editor in Chief of the Vanderbilt Law Review. Roger grew up in Norristown, PA, where he grew up working in his family’s corner Italian bakery.

Scott Collick leads DuPont’s sustainability strategy, driving the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainable solutions. With over two decades of experience in the chemicals and materials industries, Scott has been instrumental in integrating sustainability into DuPont’s core business practices. Under his leadership, the company has advanced initiatives in sustainable manufacturing, circular economy, and reducing environmental impact across its value chain. Scott’s collaborative approach fosters partnerships that create value for both society and business, reinforcing DuPont’s role as a leader in sustainable development.

James Gowen is Sr. Vice President, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain, and Chief Sustainability Officer for Verizon. Since taking on the complementary roles of Supply Chain and Sustainability in 2009, his team has enlisted more than 65,000 Verizon employees in 50 countries around the globe in helping to reduce the company’s environmental footprint while increasing the efficiency of a growing enterprise.

Gowen is deeply involved in the advancement of innovative and sustainable technologies and spearheaded the launch of Verizon’s first ever green bond in 2019. Since then, Gowen has been instrumental in Verizon issuing five additional $1 billion green bonds with the net proceeds allocated toward renewable energy investments to accelerate the transition to greener electrical grids across the U.S. As one of the leading corporate buyers of U.S. renewable energy, Verizon has over 3.6 gigawatts of anticipated renewable energy capacity under contact and 37.6 megawatts of on-site green energy generation in operation at our facilities. Gowen oversees other green initiatives including setting Verizon’s approved science based emissions reduction targets, committing to operational net zero emissions, expanding recycling and waste reduction, and management of end-of-life-cycle material recovery.

In his supply chain and sourcing role, Gowen leads all inventory planning, logistics operations and sourcing globally. Gowen is responsible for the planning of over $35B of inventory and $70B of sourcing spend across all Verizon’s lines of business. Additionally, Gowen has responsibility for procurement, warehousing, transportation, quality, returns and end-of-life monetization.

In 2015, Gowen spearheaded the start-up of Verizon Services Ireland Limited in Dublin, Ireland. He was responsible for transitioning $15B in annual spend for strategic sourcing of Verizon’s Network and IT operations. Over 85 industry professionals were hired and a state-of-the-art center of excellence was built under Gowen’s leadership in less than 7 months.

Having held several positions of increasing levels of responsibility at Verizon, Gowen was the lead architect of the company’s supply chain strategy and led the strategic shift from a fixed to a variable inventory business model. While in corporate sourcing, he led the implementation of Verizon’s eProcurement effort, and the standardization of Verizon’s supply chain systems.

Gowen earned his master’s degree in business administration from Long Island University and his bachelor’s degree from Manhattanville College. He is a member of Penn State University’s Smeal Sustainability Advisory Board. He is also the current Chairman of GeSI (Global eSustainability based out of Brussels), and a board member of the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium. Gowen is located at Verizon Center in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

Page serves as Chief Compliance and Sustainability Officer for The Hertz Corporation and is responsible for Hertz’s global strategy, program pillars and reporting related to ethics, compliance, environmental sustainability and social impact.

As part of her role, she engages directly with the Audit Committee and the Governance Committee of the Hertz Board of Directors and chairs the Executive Compliance Council, enabling senior management accountability for priority topics and roadmaps within her purview.

Prior to this role, Page spent 14 years with Dell Technologies in leadership roles spanning sustainability, compliance and ethics, preceded by an additional 15 years in sales and consulting, primarily within the ESG space.

Dr. Gayle Schueller is 3M’s Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer. Gayle started in 3M’s corporate laboratory as a product development engineer and has over 30 years of technical and business leadership experience. Her career spans a broad range of businesses from electronics to healthcare to consumer industries. She has led technical and business teams from around the world including Europe, Asia, Latin America and North America.

Gayle’s previous assignments include Vice President of New Platforms for Growth and Commercialization, Directora General for 3M Mexico, and Vice President of Research & Development and Design for 3M’s Consumer and Office Business.

She is passionate about making a positive impact in the world through science and technology.

Dr. Raman Venkatesh is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Medtronic PLC (NYSE: MDT) responsible for the $31 billion, 95,000+ employee company’s global sustainability portfolio and initiatives across various corporate functions and global businesses.  Dr. Venkatesh’s global experience includes various functional and business leadership roles in sustainability-oriented domains (particularly, water, air, clean energy and allied materials).   His experience includes serving as a strategic advisor to VC/PE funds, and to CEOs and boards of directors.  Previously, he was the Chief Operating Officer of SAE International (SAEI), a world leader in engineering standards serving the global mobility industries. He was responsible for strategy and global operations of SAEI as well as providing leadership to SAEI’s international staff of 350 professionals.  Prior to that, he was the CEO of a strategic business unit in Eureka Forbes Limited, a leading Asian consumer products company.  He served on the boards of four companies, including as chairman of a technology joint venture.  His career spans business management and technology leadership roles in various industries and geographies.

Dr. Venkatesh is the recipient of the prestigious American Hero award from American Chemical Society for an innovative technology implemented across the USA. He earned a B.E. (Hons.) in chemical engineering from BITS, Pilani (India) followed by M.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from University of Pittsburgh (USA), where he won the Outstanding Graduate Student award. He also earned an Executive MBA degree from the Katz School of Business at University of Pittsburgh. He has advanced management diplomas on M&A and Strategic Alliances from Harvard Business School and the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania).  Dr. Venkatesh is a key inventor in over 10 patents and has authored more than 30 research articles with citations in peer-reviewed journals, international conferences, and reputed magazines. He was appointed by the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh to the Swanson School of Engineering’s Advisory Board.

Hank Stafford is the Senior Director of Sustainability Strategy at Vistra Corp., where he leads the company’s efforts on sustainability reporting, GHG emissions reduction efforts and outreach to stakeholders. He has been with the company in various roles for nearly 20 years including finance and planning, customer operations, product development, and marketing. 

Under his leadership, Vistra has successfully collaborated across various departments to ensure the effective implementation of sustainability initiatives, maintaining the company’s commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship.  Led by his efforts, Vistra received approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its near-term greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.

Before joining Vistra, Hank earned his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech. He grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and enjoys snow skiing, traveling, and spending time with his wife, Erin, and their two daughters.

Michael Okoroafor is McCormick’s Chief Sustainability Officer. In his role, he is responsible for the development and execution of an enhanced sustainability strategy, working with commercial and communications teams, and building on our foundation to ensure that our successes in this area continue to be recognized in the global market. His focus is working across the organization, through the Purpose-led Performance (PLP) Governing Council, to develop and drive our strategy both internally and externally.

Dr. Okoroafor joined McCormick in 2015, and most recently served as Vice President, Global Sustainability and Packaging Innovation. Prior to his tenure at McCormick, he was Vice President for Packaging and R&D at H.J. Heinz Company, where he was responsible for setting overall global strategy and direction for the packaging organization and leading external innovation across North America. He has also held key leadership roles at other consumer goods and manufacturing companies, including The Coca-Cola Company and PPG Industries, Inc.

Dr. Okoroafor holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Nigeria, a Master’s degree in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Detroit, and a Ph.D. in Organic Polymer Chemistry from Michigan State University. He is also a graduate of the Executive Development Program at Kellogg Business School at Northwestern University.

Dr. Okoroafor is an inventor with over 40 patents, has been published in over 35 technical publications, and is a contributing author to the “Handbook of Plastic Foams.” He serves on the Board of Directors for AMERIPEN (American Institute for Packaging and the Environment) and as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). He serves as a member of the Engineering & Science Advisory Board for the University of Detroit – Mercy, the Consumer Brand Association Packaging Sustainability Council, the American Chemical Society, the Institute of Food Technologists and the Society of Plastics Engineers. Dr. Okoroafor was inducted into the Packaging and Processing Hall of Fame in 2018. He is also a 2020 Honoree to the Environment+Energy Leader 100.

Ms. Martin’s career with Fortis spans almost 20 years. She’s held positions with Fortis Inc., Fortis Properties, and Newfoundland Power.  Prior to becoming Director, Sustainability in 2019, Ms. Martin led the Investor Relations team at Fortis Inc., where she assisted in growing the shareholder profile of Fortis and listing the company on the New York Stock Exchange.  She was appointed Vice President, Sustainability and Climate Strategy in 2023.

She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration from Memorial University. Ms. Martin is a member of the Association of Chartered Professional Accountants of Newfoundland and Labrador and has a Certified Professional in Investor Relations designation.

Ms. Martin volunteers and supports several non-profit organizations, including serving as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador.

Kurt Ritter leads the implementation of The Coca-Cola Company’s sustainability strategy in North America and ensures world-class execution across the company’s system. Ritter joined The Coca-Cola Company in 2006 as a marketer and has deep and long-standing experience, successfully growing and driving innovative change in the marketplace. He was previously the General Manager for the Great Lakes Midwest region, leading the company’s sales & operations with its bottlers.

He is a native of Sweden and lives in Minneapolis with his wife and three children. He holds an MBA from W.P Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

Joel Hartter is a sustainable business strategist, entrepreneur, author, and educator who helps organizations embed sustainability to drive growth and impact. He founded Parallel Labs to redefine how businesses approach sustainability by integrating it with brand strategy to create distinction Through Parallel Labs, he collaborates with startups, Fortune 500 companies, local, state and federal governments, higher ed, and nonprofits to leverage sustainability beyond cost and risk management, unlocking opportunities for innovation and value creation. A National Geographic Explorer and professor at the University of Colorado, Joel blends scientific expertise with human-centered strategies, teaching over 20,000 students annually and partnering with corporate leaders to position sustainability as a powerful engine for business success and meaningful change.

Jennifer Aspen Mason is the CSO and EVP Safety & Sustainability for J.M. Huber, a family owned portfolio of businesses which include food ingredients, building materials, forestry management and engineered materials.  She joined Huber in 2018 as Senior Vice-President of Global Innovation for the specialty chemicals and food ingredients company CP Kelco.   Previously, she spent six years with Mars, Inc in several roles including Technology and Science Strategy Officer, and Vice-President of Research and Development for the Mars Petcare business.  Prior to her time at Mars, Jennifer held leadership positions in a number of Unilever’s food businesses at the global, regional and local level.

Jennifer serves on the board of Finlay’s, the Advisory Board for Batory Foods, and the National Board of the Commanderie de Bordeaux.

She graduated from Lawrence University in 1990 with a B.A. in Psychology/Neuroscience.  She also has a Ph.D. in Behavioral Pharmacology from The University of Chicago, and has completed business courses at Henley Management College in the UK and Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Business.   She holds the BCSP’s Certified Safety Professional accreditation.

Jennifer currently resides in Atlanta, GA. She is an avid runner and cyclist, and enjoys learning about wine (and drinking it) in her spare time.

Jessica has 10 years’ experience in R&D, most recently serving as Head of Microbiome Discovery and Head of Trait Engineering driving new lead discovery and improvement for Trait Research in Pest, Herbicide and Disease Control. During this time, she led the operation to manage and screen BASF’s 100,000 microbial strain collection looking for input traits and natural product chemistries for a variety of research projects. Prior to this she led the Mode of Action team for Bater as well as several global projects related to scouting for new bio-based solutions for pest control, and worked with VC fluids for the creation of new start-ups.

Most recently at BASF she worked alongside various operating divisions as a BASF R&D representative on a regional key customer account. In this role she entered various BASF R&D platforms looking for new sustainability productions to offer this key customer and co-develop biobased solutions customized for the customer’s market.

Jessica earned her Doctorate in Genetics, Cell Biology and Biochemistry from the University of California, Irvine followed by a post doctorate at Duke University studying small molecule and protein interactions. Her passion is to apply scientific innovation in solving the world’s greatest challenges and proudly represents BASF’s commitment to sustainability.

Dr. Walter C. Fluharty is currently Sr. Vice President – Environmental Health and Safety – for Simon Roofing and Sheet Metal Corp and is responsible for safety, health, environmental and sustainability systems at their manufacturing facilities and 68 service centers nationwide.

In a career that spans more than 35 years, Dr. Fluharty has built a reputation developing world class safety cultures in a wide variety of industries. His experience includes developing the widely used training program, “It Can Happen Here”, which was funded by an OSHA New Directions Grant. He actively participated in the development of several OHSA standards including the Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals and Cadmium Standards.

Dr. Fluharty was first introduced to Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) while working as a Trainer in the field. While serving in a variety of EHS leadership roles, he went on to successfully integrate user friendly BBS principles into corporate safety systems within manufacturing, refining, pharmaceutical, biotech, distribution and construction industries.

Dr. Fluharty holds an M.S. in Safety Management from Marshall University, Huntington, WV and a Psy.D. from Southern California University for Professional Studies, Santa Ana, CA. Over his career, he has published numerous HS&E related articles and authored the chapter providing an overview of BBS in the text, “Human Factors Methods for Improving Performance in the Process Industries.” Dr. Fluharty is a frequent speaker at national and international HS&E professional symposiums.

Elena is the Director of Applied Materials’ Climate Program. Her role focuses on implementing strategies and driving stakeholder engagement to achieve Applied’s Net Zero 2040 Playbook. Her responsibilities span across greenhouse gas inventory, operational decarbonization, renewable energy procurement, value chain engagement, navigating voluntary carbon markets, and other climate-related topics. She brings 14 years of experience in sustainability, working with a wide range of companies across sectors to identify and manage the environmental impacts of their operations and supply chains. Her past experience includes leading the supplier engagement service offering at Anthesis, developing the Higg Index at the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, and program management at the Environmental Defense Fund. Elena recently moved to Reno, NV where she enjoys exploring the Sierras with her partner and dog.

Brad A. Lich is Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Eastman. Lich is responsible for the company’s Advanced Materials business segment and circular platform, as well as leadership of marketing, sales, procurement, corporate strategy, and regional leadership. During his time at Eastman, Lich has led several of the company’s transformational initiatives and currently serves as the executive sponsor for Catalysts, the Eastman resource group for advancing women’s careers and leadership development opportunities.

Before joining the executive team in 2014, Lich was vice president and general manager of the coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers and inks business segments. He also served as vice president of global marketing.

Prior to joining Eastman, Lich was co-founder and CEO of CoatingsMart Inc. His work experience also includes serving in various roles with Valspar and Dow.

He holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.

Lich and his wife live in Tennessee and have two children. He serves on the Silgan Holdings Board of Directors and has served in leadership roles in industry and civic organizations. His personal interests include golfing and skiing.

Melanie is the Vice President of Mission and Sustainability at Danone North America. In her role, Melanie helps to advance Danone’s sustainability goals across Nature, Health, and Communities, as well as the company’s mission to bring health through food to as many people.

Melanie’s primary focus is to lead the company’s Nature roadmap across GHG reduction, regenerative agriculture, packaging circularity, waste reduction, and water in manufacturing/agriculture. This includes an ambitious 2030 1.5 SBTi-validated GHG reduction roadmap and net zero emissions goal by 2050. Melanie is also a board member for Danone Institute North America (DINA) – a non-profit 501c3 foundation center founded by and funded in part by Danone North America. For the past 26 years, DINA has supported initiatives that promote nutrition leadership and sustainable food systems reflecting the interconnectivity of community, health of people and health of planet.

Prior to Danone, Melanie held similar roles at the intersection of business and sustainability at firms such as BCG, Ernst & Young, and the Clinton Foundation.

Lindsey DeWitte is the Chief Impact Officer (CIO) of BarkleyOKRP, one of the largest full-service independent marketing and consulting firms in the U.S. As CIO, Lindsey plays an integral role in driving company growth while spearheading the firm’s Impact practice spanning Purpose + Sustainability, Public Relations and Influencer capabilities. Prior to the merger of Barkley and OKRP in March of 2024, Lindsey was pivotal in helping Barkley become a Certified B Corporation™ and has since led the recertification for the merged entity in 2024, a designation that complements BarkleyOKRP’s purpose to be change agents for businesses, supporting them to “Add Good” via their social and environmental commitments and engagement with consumers.

As a member of the BarkleyOKRP executive team, Lindsey is instrumental in helping the firm build whole brands that resonate with modern consumers. Her work spans a diverse range of brands, corporate foundations, and NGOs like Planet Fitness, Tony’s Chocolonely’s, Elanco, The City of Kansas City, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, The Staples Foundation, Fruit of the Loom, Premier Nutrition Company, AMC, L’Oreal Paris and March of Dimes, among others.

Appointed Chief Sustainability Officer in 2020, Raglin leads Norfolk Southern’s sustainability strategy by championing sustainable practices in the company’s daily operations to achieve efficiencies, control costs, generate revenue, and reduce environmental impacts. These efforts include close collaboration with department leaders company-wide, along with external stakeholders including customers, investors, suppliers, and regulators.

Raglin, a wildlife biologist, joined Norfolk Southern in 1996 as a Forest Ranger at Brosnan Forest, the company’s 14,400-acre conference and research facility in South Carolina. He would continue rising through the ranks at Brosnan Forest before being named General Manager in 2006.

For two decades, Josh led the railroad’s efforts to create a nature-based solutions platform.  This innovative approach optimizes multiple ecological assets such as forest carbon sequestration, wetland and stream restoration, and land conservation while generating revenues from both forestry and traditional land-management practices.  

He shares his experience with the next generation of environmentalists by serving on college advisory boards for Auburn University and Georgia Tech. He serves the greater community as an active board member for the US Endowment for Forestry and Communities and The Longleaf Alliance.  He is also a founding member and active advisor to Drawdown Georgia and Sustain SC which bring together commerce and conservation for solutions.

Raglin graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology and completed the executive development program from The Darden School at the University of Virginia.

George Moubayed is the chief sustainability and strategy officer of Caterpillar Inc. Sustainability is an important focus area of Caterpillar’s long-term strategy for profitable growth, and this role further enhances the advancement of product solutions to support Caterpillar’s customers during the energy transition and help them achieve their climate-related objectives by geography, application, and specific customer need.

Moubayed is also a senior vice president of Caterpillar Inc., responsible for the Enterprise Strategy Division. He oversees the continued execution of Caterpillar’s strategy for long-term profitable growth, leveraging the Operating & Execution Model as Caterpillar continues introducing innovative products and services to make its customers more successful.

Prior to being appointed senior vice president of the Enterprise Strategy Division in January 2023, Moubayed served as vice president and general manager for load and haul products in Resource Industries. Before joining the load and haul products group, he was the vice president of aftermarket solutions in Resource Industries.

Moubayed joined Caterpillar in 1997 as a marketing representative and was responsible for machine and aftermarket sales and dealer support and development in Canada. He became the region manager for North America and Europe aftermarket sales and later served as Canada district manager and country manager.

Moubayed has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

Peter Votruba-Drzal leads PPG’s global sustainability strategy, collaborating cross-functionally to drive the company’s efforts by increasing sales of sustainably advantaged products, creating increased value for customers and shareholders, and reducing the environmental impact of PPG operations. Since joining PPG in 2005, he has held various technical and technical management roles of increasing responsibility in six different PPG businesses. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong focus on harnessing innovation to deliver growth.

Peter also serves as the board chair for the Sarah Heinz House and sits on two University advisory boards. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State University and a Master of Science degree from the University of Maryland. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University and a Kellogg School of Management Executive Scholar Certificate, also from Northwestern University.

As Colgate-Palmolive’s Chief Sustainability Officer Ann leads Colgate’s Global Sustainability strategy and key initiatives, integrating a strong technical foundation across people, performance and planet into commercial strategic purpose. Ann holds a BA degree in Applied Science, a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Master’s of Engineering degree in Manufacturing Systems. Most recently Ann has completed a Certificate of Sustainability from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Currently she is on the Boards of the UNGC Network USA and FLOW Beverages.

Emilio Tenuta’s 41-year tenure at Ecolab includes more than 25 years of technical, marketing and business management experience in various industries including Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Lodging, Healthcare, Primary Metals and Automotive. For the past 16 years, Tenuta has led the company’s strategic sustainability journey. He is focused on business growth and impact, corporate responsibility, environmental stewardship and advancing customer goals while delivering sustainable solutions the right way, without tradeoffs. He is actively involved in promoting global sustainability practices, with a significant emphasis on water stewardship and climate action. In partnership with S&P Global Sustainable1—and a multi-stakeholder advisory group—Tenuta led development of the Smart Water Navigator, a free online tool to help businesses assess water-related risk, improve water management and achieve their water reduction targets.

In recent years, he’s become a leader in corporate responsibility practices and reporting and has collaborated with a number of large impact investors. Partnering with investor relations and Ecolab’s Chief Executive Officer, Tenuta has advanced Ecolab’s reputation as a leading sustainability company. Tenuta is actively engaged in elevating industry sustainability and corporate responsibility practices. He is chair of the board of directors of the World Environment Center, a global non-profit, non-advocacy organization, and on the leadership council of the Corporate Eco Forum. Tenuta also chairs the sustainability committee for the American Chemistry Council (ACC), is on the executive sustainability committee for the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and is a board member of Green Key Global, the world’s leading hotel sustainability certification provider.

Stewart Lindsay serves as the Chief Sustainability Officer at Campbell’s (NASDAQ: CPB). In this capacity, he leads a team that partners with all aspects of Campbell’s business, from procurement to marketing, operations to governance, to achieve environmental goals and develop sustainable products that connect people through food they love.

Prior to joining Campbell’s in 2021, Stewart was the managing director of corporate engagement at The Nature Conservancy, the world’s largest environmental organization. Stewart’s corporate engagement team worked directly with major global companies to integrate nature into their business models, advance environmental markets, and mainstream sustainability practices in key industries and vital geographies.

Stewart built and led the global sustainability function at Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG), a global agribusiness and food company. During his 15-year tenure at Bunge, from 2004 to 2019, he developed the company’s sustainability strategy; launched operational emissions, water, and waste programs; spearheaded product traceability and verification systems; led stakeholder and investor engagements; and advocated for new industry approaches as the company’s representative in the WBCSD’s Soft Commodities Forum and the World Economic Forum’s New Vision for Agriculture. He started his career at Bunge in communications, and over his time at the company served as the chief corporate affairs advisor to two CEOs.

Stewart worked in Edelman’s corporate practice for four years. He holds an AB degree from Princeton and an MBA from Northwestern.

Heather Pishalski is the Executive Director of Sustainability at American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM). Based at AAM’s World Headquarters in Detroit, Heather is responsible for developing and implementing AAM’s global sustainability strategy, which includes leading cross-organizational teams to deliver corporate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals while meeting global regulatory requirements, driving toward a safer and more sustainable future.

Prior to leading Sustainability, Heather was AAM’s Executive Director of Product Engineering Systems & Services and Business Planning, responsible for a global team of 200+ engineers.

Before joining AAM in 2016, Heather held multiple global engineering leadership positions  at General Electric and Ford Motor Company in roles with increasing responsibility across Manufacturing, Product Development and Value Management/Commodity Business Planning. People and engineering remain passion points across her career experiences.

Heather has a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Lawrence Technological University, a Master of Science degree in Applied Statistics from Oakland University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, Statistics, and Actuarial Science from Central Michigan University.

Allyson Anderson Book is the Chief Sustainability Officer at Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide.

In this role she oversees Baker Hughes’ net-zero strategy by driving sustainable operations, supporting commercial energy transition solutions for customers, and ensuring market creation of these solutions via stakeholder engagement and policy development.

Before joining Baker Hughes, Allyson served as the executive director of the American Geosciences Institute, and has held several academic, policy and senior government positions, including working for the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and serving as the associate director of strategic engagement of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

Under her aegis, Baker Hughes has been awarded United Nations Global Impact Award in 2024 for its commitment in advancing sustainable development goals. Allyson is frequently covered by media and globally recognized for her contribution to energy transition and sustainability. She was recently honored by Hart Energy as an ‘Agent of Change in Energy’ for its 50th anniversary Hall of Fame series honoring industry pioneers, named “Sustainability Leader of the Year (energy technology) by C-Suite 2024, and was the only CSO to be listed among “Top 10 Energy Leaders in the Americas” by Energy Digital. Allyson was also among top 50 powerful women – Power 50 – by National Diversity Council, honored at one of the largest diversity conferences in USA. In addition, she has been recognized by Petroleum Economist among Top 10 Women Leading Energy Transition in Sustainability and by Oil & Gas Investor as among 25 Influential Women in Energy.

Jerrod Mounce serves as Vice President of Energy and Sustainability for J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. He leads the company’s efforts in the areas of alternative power vehicles, emissions regulation compliance, energy procurement, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) disclosures. Jerrod has 25 years of experience at J.B. Hunt with a background in operations, engineering, and finance. He and his team work closely with the company’s sales force and their customers to produce solutions toward shippers’ greenhouse gas reductions targets in transportation. In 2022, Jerrod and his team established the company’s first formal emissions reduction target. Relying on a combination of increased diesel efficiency, biogenic fuels, and the incorporation of zero emission trucks, J.B. Hunt seeks to reduce scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas intensity by 32% by the year 2034.

Rob Hornish is a results-driven sales executive with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and building high-performing teams. Rob focuses on investing in teams, clients, and partners, with a trust-based approach, positive energy, and a commitment to mutual success. Previously, as Senior VP at McAfee, Rob delivered $300M in revenue through innovative strategies and team development. With extensive experience at Polycom and Cisco, Rob consistently exceeded targets and fostered strategic partnerships with industry giants like PepsiCo, Microsoft, and AT&T. As Chief Sales Officer at Redaptive, he leads his team to deploy sustainable, energy-saving solutions for clients. Not suited for ivory towers, he thrives on hands-on engagement and strategic execution.