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ESG News Live is the events division of esgnewews.com
ESG News produces high‑impact events that spotlight the most critical trends shaping institutional sustainable finance and corporate sustainability. Our programming reaches a global audience of industry leaders — from CEOs, Chief Sustainability Officers, and Chief Investment Officers, industry professionals to senior policymakers and top market analysts — creating a forum to explore the real forces driving sustainable business and finance today.
From custom breifings to global annual summits and forums, ESG News’ events deliver crucial business intelligence and the oppertunity to make valuable connects, digitally and in-person, regionally and globally.
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Former CEO & Chief Investment Officer PIMCO
Former CEO & Chief Investment Officer PIMCO
Mohamed Aly El-Erian is an Egyptian-American economist and businessman. He is President of Queens' College, Cambridge, and chief economic adviser at Allianz, the corporate parent of PIMCO where he was CEO and co-chief investment officer (2007–14). He was chair of President Obama's Global Development Council (2012–17),[1] and is a columnist for Bloomberg View, and a contributing editor to the Financial Times. El-Erian was a candidate in the 2025 University of Cambridge Chancellor election
Moderator: Fomer Chief Sustainability Officer, GM
Moderator: Fomer Chief Sustainability Officer, GM
About Kristen: Former Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, Kristen spearheaded GM’s global sustainability and facility initiatives, guiding the company toward a zero-emissions future with a goal of carbon neutrality by 2040. Kristen prioritized efficiency improvements and value growth while integrating sustainability across all business operations. Kristen leadership led to significant strides in energy and water efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable materials. Under my direction, GM achieved its goal of being powered by 100% renewable energy in the U.S. by 2025 and globally by 2035, and earned numerous recognitions for our sustainability practices. Additionally, Kristen's oversaw global facilities and construction projects, including the transition to EV and battery cell manufacturing plants, and managed GM’s global facilities capital and operations budget.
Chief Communication Officer, UN Global Compact
Chief Communication Officer, UN Global Compact
Chief of Communications, Dan Thomas leads corporate communications, media relations and strategic events During his time at the UN Global Compact, Mr. Thomas has led the creation of a new communications strategy designed to engage a broader coalition of partners in support of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Prior to joining the UN Global Compact, Mr. Thomas led communication and external relations for the Presidents of the 70th and 71st Sessions of the United Nations General Assembly. Previously, Mr. Thomas has headed communications, mobilization and outreach for the UN Secretary-General’s Climate Change Support Team within the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. In 2014, he led communications for the UN Secretary General’s Climate Action Summit.
Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Bloomberg
Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Bloomberg
ESG News Live events bring together C-suite, sustainability industry professionals, and institutional investors, with global media coverage.
From co-hosted webinars and ESG News Live studio pop-up events at major global forums to industry leadership side-events, dinners, and receptions, ESG News works with our partners to build an audience of decision-makers who drive and reinforce your commercial and impact growth goals.
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