2025 Moderators
Amy Springsteel
Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Bloomberg
Amy Springsteel
Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Bloomberg
Kristen Siemen
Moderator: Fomer Chief Sustainability Officer, GM
Kristen Siemen
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.
Kristina Wyatt
Chief Sustainability Officer, Persefoni
Kristina Wyatt
Chief Sustainability Officer, Persefoni
Kristina is the acting GC and Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni - overseeing AI technology company responsible for AI governance and compliance, sustainability, corporate governance, client counseling and supporting clients with climate disclosures and regulatory compliance. Previously held senior positions in top global law firm and US Securities and Exchange Commission. Led the drafting of the SEC's climate disclosure rule. Previously Assistant GC at Food Lion, Inc. Proven leader and frequent speaker.
Mamadou Kwidjim Toure
Chiaman, Africa House, CEO of Ubuntu Group, Board Member, WEF
Mamadou Kwidjim Toure
Chiaman, Africa House, CEO of Ubuntu Group, Board Member, WEF
He is a seasoned finance and impact investment executive with over two decades of global experience across investment banking, development finance, and sustainable innovation across Africa. He began his career as an Audit Consultant at KPMG France (1998–2000), followed by roles in investment banking and government advisory at BNP Paribas Fortis (2000–2004). He then spent eight years at the International Finance Corporation (IFC – World Bank Group), leading investments in telecoms, media, and technology across Sub-Saharan Africa. From 2012 to 2015, he served as Managing Director at GE Global Growth Operations, overseeing investments and project finance across 48 countries in sectors including power, mining, and healthcare. He is the Founder of the Africa 2.0 Foundation (est. 2010), the Ubuntu Group (est. 2016), and Ubuntu Tribe (est. 2019), organizations focused on inclusive growth, sustainable development, and digital financial inclusion across Africa and emerging markets.
Matthew Sekol
Author ESG Mindset & Microsoft Sustainability
Matthew Sekol
Author ESG Mindset & Microsoft Sustainability
When Microsoft's CEO challenged our team to build something that didn't exist, a Private Equity engagement strategy, I led the effort, and we delivered $2B+ in revenue impact. When a new investment opportunity arose, I developed a due diligence and internal advisory model to protect Microsoft's investment and led the fund. When sustainability was starting to turn into an opportunity, I shaped Microsoft's commercial sustainability narrative that launched new products and informed collateral that reached 10,000+ customers.
Paul J. Thanos
Global Trade and Investment Fellow, Wilson Center for Scholars
Paul J. Thanos
Global Trade and Investment Fellow, Wilson Center for Scholars
Department of Commerce fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center researching international trade and investment policy issues including inclusive capitalism, impact investment, international trade in services, and financial technology. Link to published articles. The Wilson Center is a non partisan policy forum for addressing global issues through independent research and open dialogue.
2025 Event Speakers
Kristen Siemen
Moderator: Fomer Chief Sustainability Officer, GM
Kristen Siemen
Moderator: Fomer Chief Sustainability Officer, GMAbout 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.
Amy Springsteel
Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Bloomberg
Amy Springsteel
Former Chief Sustainability Officer, Bloomberg
Kristina Wyatt
Chief Sustainability Officer, Persefoni
Kristina Wyatt
Chief Sustainability Officer, PersefoniKristina is the acting GC and Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni - overseeing AI technology company responsible for AI governance and compliance, sustainability, corporate governance, client counseling and supporting clients with climate disclosures and regulatory compliance. Previously held senior positions in top global law firm and US Securities and Exchange Commission. Led the drafting of the SEC's climate disclosure rule. Previously Assistant GC at Food Lion, Inc. Proven leader and frequent speaker.
Sunya Norman
Senior Vice President, Impact, Salesforce
Sunya Norman
Senior Vice President, Impact, SalesforceSunya Norman is the Senior Vice President of Impact at Salesforce, where she leads the company’s global strategy across sustainability, responsible business, and corporate philanthropy focused on climate solutions and education. A results-driven executive operating at the intersection of innovation and impact, Sunya ensures these efforts deliver measurable business value, driving growth, enhancing brand equity, and strengthening long-term resilience in a rapidly evolving landscape. Sunya is a trusted advisor known for turning vision into action and mobilizing stakeholders to drive meaningful impact. With deep expertise across sectors, she extends her leadership to a broad impact portfolio, including business strategy and operations, corporate sustainability, stakeholder engagement, impact reporting, and purpose-driven marketing. She has led high-impact initiatives across Fortune 50 companies and mission-driven organizations, translating complex challenges into actionable strategies. Sunya serves on the board of American Forests, reflecting her belief that access to nature strengthens communities and economies. She holds an MBA from Presidio Graduate School and a BA from Brown University. Sunya is energized by bringing people together, solving tough problems, and telling stories that inspire action.
Rajiv Jalim
Global Director of Sustainability Solutions & Sales Engineering, Novisto
Rajiv Jalim
Global Director of Sustainability Solutions & Sales Engineering, NovistoRajiv Jalim, Global Director of Sustainability Solutions & Sales Engineering at Novisto, specializes in the intersection of sustainability and technology, helping companies discover practical strategies and solutions for achieving their sustainability goals. Rajiv has over a decade of experience in sustainability consulting, strategy, and program management, and has worked with clients across various sectors, including biotechnology, energy, agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, and healthcare.
Shadi Bakour
CEO and Co-Founder of PATH
Shadi Bakour
CEO and Co-Founder of PATH
Michael Sheldrick
Co-Founder, Global Citizen
Michael Sheldrick
Co-Founder, Global CitizenMichael Sheldrick is a policy entrepreneur, author and a driving force behind the efforts of Global Citizen to end extreme poverty and build climate resilience. As a Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact, and Government Affairs Officer, he has mobilized over $43 billion in support for healthcare, education and climate from governments, businesses, and foundations. Michael is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs, and the author of the Amazon best-selling book, From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a Divided World (Wiley: 2024).
Sheri Hickok
CEO, Climate Impact Partners
Sheri Hickok
CEO, Climate Impact PartnersSheri Hickok is the CEO of Climate Impact Partners, driving the company's mission to deliver high quality solutions through the carbon markets for a net-zero future. With a background in engineering and executive leadership at General Electric and General Motors, Sheri has demonstrated what it takes to grow nascent markets with operational discipline. She has led global teams to commercialize renewable energy projects globally and pioneer autonomous vehicle technology.
Mandi McReynolds
Chief Sustainability Officer, Workiva
Mandi McReynolds
Chief Sustainability Officer, WorkivaMandi McReynolds is an award-winning author and practitioner with 15+ years of leadership experience building corporate responsibility and sustainability divisions across four different industries. Currently, serving as the Chief Sustainability Officer & Vice President of External Affairs and Customer Advocacy at Workiva, Mandi helps companies and executives around the globe drive business value and societal impact through transparency, accountability, and innovation. Mandi is the host and executive producer for podcast series.
Romain Ciarlet
Executive Director and Secretary General of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation
Romain Ciarlet
Executive Director and Secretary General of the Prince Albert II of Monaco FoundationRomain Ciarlet serves as Executive Director and Secretary General of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. He is involved on various missions including strategic planning, fundraising, program management and coordinates the Foundation's actions on impact investing and innovation. Romain has notably led the development of the Ocean Innovators Platform, which aims at promoting innovative companies and investment solutions dedicated to conserving the world’s ocean, seas and marine resources. Since 2023, Romain is also part of the investment committee of the ReOcean Fund, a private equity fund dedicated to SDG14 created as part of a partnership between the Prince Albert II Foundation and Monaco Asset Management. Before joining the Foundation in 2019, Romain spent several years as a career diplomat in Germany and in Russia, working on a range of international projects related to economic cooperation, culture, and science. His experience in diplomacy has given him a special perspective at the intersection of business, policy, and sustainability, which he brings to his work at the Foundation.
Virginie Helias
Chief Sustainability Officer, Procter & Gamble
Virginie Helias
Chief Sustainability Officer, Procter & GambleVirginie serves as P&G’s chief sustainability officer, developing the company’s goals and strategies on sustainability and operationalizing them across businesses and regions. With more than 30 years in brand management and innovation, Virginie has broad experience across multiple categories and across brands such as Pantene, Ariel/Tide, and Pampers. She comes with an international perspective, having been based in France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and the United States.
Thomas Körmendi
CEO, Elopak
Thomas Körmendi
CEO, ElopakSenior executive with extensive experience from developing and developed markets with a focus on management, and change management,, business development, sales and supply chain. Extensive experience from multi country markets in both B2B and FMCG industries and thorough commercial understanding and instinct for aligning products with customer needs.
Ketan Patel
Chairman, Force for Good
Ketan Patel
Chairman, Force for GoodThe Force for Good Initiative’s mission is to mobilize the deployment of capital as a force for good in the world.
Jim Manczak
Jim Manczak, CEO at ESGCX
Jim Manczak
Jim Manczak, CEO at ESGCX
Jim Manczak is the co-founder of ESGCX, an initiative dedicated to bringing transparency, traceability, and trust to the global carbon credit ecosystem. With a background spanning commodities trading, venture investment, and cross-border renewable energy development, Jim has built a career at the intersection of finance, technology, and sustainability. Through ESGCX, Jim is leading the creation of a next-generation workspace designed to unify project originators, developers, verifiers, certifiers, buyers, policymakers, advocates, auditors, and institutional stakeholders. His goal is to ensure carbon credits are not only credible and auditable but also accessible to all participants. Guided by his vision, ESGCX is working to transform carbon markets into a transparent, efficient, and trusted system – unlocking climate finance at scale and accelerating the global transition to net zero.
C.D. Glin
Global Head of Social Impact, PepsiCo; President, PepsiCo Foundation
C.D. Glin
Global Head of Social Impact, PepsiCo; President, PepsiCo FoundationC.D. Glin is President of the PepsiCo Foundation and Global Head of Social Impact for PepsiCo. In this role, Glin leads the organization’s social- and community-driven impact efforts and a portfolio of global employee engagement programs. Glin oversees the Foundation's strategic direction, leading internal and external engagement around The PepsiCo Foundation's three core pillars of creating equitable access to nutritious food, safe water, and economic opportunity.
Barclay Rogers
CEO, Graphyte
Barclay Rogers
CEO, Graphyte
- Co-Founder & CEO, Graphyte. Helping to make permanent carbon removal for less than $100 per ton a reality.
- Adjunct Professor, Tulane Law School. Teaching climate solutions course at leading environmental law program.
David Zorn
VP, Strategic Industry Partnerships, Climeworks
David Zorn
VP, Strategic Industry Partnerships, ClimeworksDavid is focused on developing strategic partnerships for Climeworks with sustainability leading industrial organizations aiming to achieve science-based net zero. Founded in 2009, Climeworks is a global leader in high-quality carbon removal and pioneer in direct air capture. Before joining Climeworks, David was Executive Director of IESE Business School’s Sustainable Leadership Initiative. Prior to that, he was Director of Custom Programs at IESE and has led customized executive education programs around the world with leading global organizations from a variety of industries. Earlier in his career, David worked in production and materials management for Siemens in the United States, Mexico and Germany. He also has experience in risk management from his time at ChoicePoint (now LexisNexis Risk Solutions).
Matthieu Soulé
Partner & Head of C.Lab
Matthieu Soulé
Partner & Head of C.Lab
With an international career spanning over 16 years, Matthieu has been a dynamic force in the realms of innovation and sustainability, bridging the gap between the USA and Europe at BNP Paribas before joining Cathay innovation in October 2024.
Founded in Paris in 2015, Cathay Innovation now manages over $2.5B AUM with additional offices in San Francisco, Berlin, Shanghai and Singapore and has invested in over 100 startups including Chime (NASDAQ: CHYM), Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD), Glovo (acq. Delivery Hero), Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), Owkin, Ledger, ZenBusiness, Alma, Descartes Underwriting and more.
Matthieu has advised global leaders in mobility, energy, financial services, retail, and food & ag sectors, guiding them on their innovation strategies and climate journeys.
Most recently, Matthieu served as the Head of BNP Paribas’ innovation lab in San Francisco and was the US Venture Partner for the BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, a €172M climate tech early stage fund.
His leadership has been recognized, with the Financial Times Sifted naming him one of the top 36 European climate tech leaders to follow in 2022. Since December 2024, he is also board member of the French Tech San Francisco gathering entrepreneurs, top executives, investors, engineers and public leaders bridging the French and Silicon Valley tech ecosystems.
Christopher Davidson
Vice President, Sustainability Engagement, Smurfit Westrock
Christopher Davidson
Vice President, Sustainability Engagement, Smurfit WestrockChristopher Davidson is based in Richmond, Virginia, and serves as vice president, Sustainability for Smurfit Westrock, a global manufacturer of sustainable paper-based packaging solutions. He develops strategy, policies, goals and metrics for the company’s sustainability platform and is accountable for internal and external reporting to measure its progress. His work with customers and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) around the world focuses on optimizing the impact of sustainability on businesses and communities. Chris’ experience in the forest products industry spans nearly 30 years. He serves on the board of directors for GreenBlue and the Virginia Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. He is also the co-chair of the Corporate Sustainability & Environment Executive Committee of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Chris earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in forest management and forestry from North Carolina State University and received a doctorate in forestry from Virginia Tech.
Josh Green
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, Novata
Josh Green
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, NovataJosh is COO and co-founder of Novata. Prior to Novata, Josh was co-founder and CEO of Panjiva, a supply-chain data start-up that became an Inc. 500 company before it was acquired by S&P Global. Following the sale of Panjiva, Josh joined the leadership team of S&P Global Market Intelligence, the $2 billion data and analytics division of S&P Global. He is based in New York.
Paul J. Thanos
Global Trade and Investment Fellow, Wilson Center for Scholars
Paul J. Thanos
Global Trade and Investment Fellow, Wilson Center for ScholarsDepartment of Commerce fellow at the Woodrow Wilson Center researching international trade and investment policy issues including inclusive capitalism, impact investment, international trade in services, and financial technology. Link to published articles. The Wilson Center is a non partisan policy forum for addressing global issues through independent research and open dialogue.
Paula Luff
Director of Sustainability Research and Engagement, DSC Meridian Capital
Paula Luff
Director of Sustainability Research and Engagement, DSC Meridian CapitalPaula is the Director of Sustainability Research and Engagement at DSC Meridian Capital, where she is responsible for integrating sustainability within the investment process and leading DSC Meridian’s engagement with portfolio companies on sustainability matters. Prior to joining DSC, she served as Director of Sustainability and Impact for Inherent Group, an ESG-focused investment manager. Prior to joining Inherent Group, Paula was Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility for Hess Corporation where she established and led the global social responsibility function for the company and integrated key ESG issues into operations and enterprise risk. She also led engagement efforts on a range of sustainability issues with host governments, NGOs, investors, and other external stakeholders.
Anya Levine (Solovieva)
Head of Market Strategy, Interim Head of Climate Solutions, Morningstar Sustainalytics
Anya Levine (Solovieva)
Head of Market Strategy, Interim Head of Climate Solutions, Morningstar SustainalyticsAnya Levine (Solovieva) is a recognized global expert in climate risk and sustainable finance, currently serving as Head of Market Strategy and Interim Head of Climate Solutions at Morningstar Sustainalytics. She leads the firm’s strategic efforts to align ESG and climate product innovation with investor needs, driving the evolution of ESG and climate products to meet the demands of a rapidly changing financial landscape.
Shila Wattamwar
Vice President of Services & Solutions, RE Tech Advisors
Shila Wattamwar
Vice President of Services & Solutions, RE Tech Advisors
John Goedschalk
Founder and CEO of BioTara AG
John Goedschalk
Founder and CEO of BioTara AG
John Goedschalk is the Founder and CEO of BioTara AG, a Swiss-based company dedicated to building regenerative supply chains that make standing forests more valuable alive than dead. With over 25 years of leadership experience across government, business, and conservation, John has shaped environmental regulations and advanced climate-friendly policies in Suriname and beyond. He has led community-based conservation initiatives and developed sustainable product lines that connect Amazonian communities directly to global markets. Under his leadership, BioTara is pioneering carbon-negative ingredients for the cosmetics industry while empowering Indigenous and tribal communities to thrive as stewards of the forest. John combines entrepreneurial rigor with deep commitment to people and planet, positioning him at the intersection of climate solutions, regenerative business, and global impact investing.
Adam Braun
CEO & Co-Founder of Clarasight
Adam Braun
CEO & Co-Founder of ClarasightAdam Braun is a 3x entrepreneur and NY Times bestselling author. He is the CEO & Co-Founder of Clarasight, the leading AI-Powered Mission Control for Corporate Travel with customers that manage more than $3B in enterprise travel on the platform. He is also the Founder & Chairman of Pencils of Promise, the acclaimed organization he started with $25 that has now built more than 600 schools around the world. As a prolific keynote speaker on leadership and innovation he has delivered hundreds of talks to the world's leading companies and associations about how to navigate uncertainty in times of rapid change. In recent years he has been named to Business Insider's 40 Under 40, Wired Magazine’s “50 People Who Will Change the World,” and received the Tribeca Disruptive Innovation Award.
Ahmed ElGanzouri
Global Director, Sustainability and Energy, Magna International
Ahmed ElGanzouri
Global Director, Sustainability and Energy, Magna InternationalAhmed ElGanzouri is the Global director of Sustainability of Energy at Magna International. Magna is a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global footprint. Magna is the third largest global automotive supplier with over 360 engineering and manufacturing facilities in 28 countries. Magna’s sustainability umbrella covers: Energy and Decarbonization, Supply Chain Sustainability, Sustainable Materials and Products, and Reporting/Disclosures. Ahmed has 12 years of experience in sustainability in the automotive space. ElGanzouri also serves on the Board of Directors for Suppliers’ Partnership for the Environment, and the Lake Simcoe Conservation.
Mikiko Ollison
Vice President, Sustainability Advisory, ISS-Corporate
Mikiko Ollison
Vice President, Sustainability Advisory, ISS-CorporateMikiko is a Vice President in the ISS-Corporate Sustainability Advisory team, where she leads a team of advisors helping companies improve their sustainability policies, practices, and disclosures. A dedicated data and impact reporting professional, she brings 20 years of experience managing complex projects, analyzing data, and assessing project impacts.
Seth Forman
Chief Executive Officer, Socialsuite
Seth Forman
Chief Executive Officer, Socialsuite
Seth is an accomplished leader and influential figure in the field of ESG practices with a wealth of experience in the AI and technology industry. He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer at Socialsuite, a sustainability impact and risk management technology platform helping companies comply with climate regulations and create business value. Backed by Salesforce Ventures and Tidal Ventures, with offices in Austin, NYC, and Melbourne.
Prior to joining Socialsuite, Seth served as the Global Managing Director at Quantcast, a renowned AI and big data online measurement and advertising technology company. Seth led and significantly expanded a SaaS audience analytics platform, further establishing Quantcast as a key player in the industry.
Nate Lash
Global Head of Climate Advisory & Managing Director, STX Group, North America
Nate Lash
Global Head of Climate Advisory & Managing Director, STX Group, North AmericaNate is the Global Head of Climate Advisory and Managing Director for STX Group in North America. Nate has over a decade of experience in management consulting and in the energy industry. He has worked in 20+ countries globally, serving Fortune 500 companies on energy transition strategies. Before joining STX Group, Nate spent nearly seven years at McKinsey where he founded and led the sustainable fuel service line, helping clients to commercialize new climate technologies including SAF and renewable fuels.
Catherine Harris
Executive Director & Head of Sustainable Business, Americas, Acre
Catherine Harris
Executive Director & Head of Sustainable Business, Americas, AcreCatherine has been recruiting Executives, Advisors and Non-Executives in the climate space for over 14 years. Her clients range from Fortune 500 CPG and Apparel companies to purpose-driven non-profits and Food / Ag Tech start-ups. She is a trusted advisor on executive leadership, organizational management, career progression, team builds and environmental/social skills development. Catherine is also a Trustee for Wild Survivors - an organization that works with rural communities in Tanzania to reduce human-elephant conflict using beehive fences. She completed a master’s at Kings College London in Sustainable Tourism, Development and the Environment in 2001, with a focus on social standards and benchmarking in the tourism sector.
Lee Ballin
Partner & Head of Sustainability, FSI Consulting
Lee Ballin
Partner & Head of Sustainability, FSI ConsultingLee brings nearly 20 years of experience working at the intersection of sustainability, business and finance. He is an expert on reporting, disclosure and sustainability strategy, as well as a thought leader and highly sought after speaker on a wide range of sustainability topics. At FSI, Lee leads the firm’s Sustainability Advisory Solutions where he crafts and implements sustainability strategies for clients, while helping them navigate the ever-changing ESG regulatory landscape and voluntary disclosure frameworks. As a former practitioner, Lee understands the challenges that companies face from a reporting and program management perspective and takes a pragmatic approach that helps them achieve their sustainability objectives.
Bridgette Bell McAdoo
Chief Sustainability Officer, Genesys
Bridgette Bell McAdoo
Chief Sustainability Officer, GenesysBridgette Bell McAdoo leads the Global Sustainability practice at Genesys, embedding sustainability across operations and strategy to optimize environmental, social, and economic impact. With more than 20 years of experience, she has held leadership roles at KFC, the World Wildlife Fund, and in engineering and operations for NASA’s Space Shuttle and Mars Rover programs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Florida A&M University and an MBA in Strategy from the Drucker School of Management.
Dr. Caitlin Pentifallo
Head of Regulatory Strategy & Sustainability, Novata
Dr. Caitlin Pentifallo
Head of Regulatory Strategy & Sustainability, NovataCaitlin has over 15 years of experience in ESG data analysis, impact evaluation, and strategy development, and has helped purpose-driven organizations measure and communicate their sustainability and reporting goals.Caitlin has a PhD in Sociology from the University of British Columbia, where she studied the use of indicator-based impact assessment on social and policy outcomes. She is a credentialed evaluator (CE) with the Canadian Evaluation Society, a member of the American Evaluation Association, certified in Social Return on Investment, Global Reporting Initiative, and utilization-focused evaluation, among many other frameworks and standards.
Kristal Kaye
Interim Chief Executive Officer, CarbonCure Technologies
Kristal Kaye
Interim Chief Executive Officer, CarbonCure TechnologiesAs interim Chief Executive Officer of CarbonCure Technologies, Kristal Kaye is laser-focused on accelerating the company’s scale as it penetrates more markets, ramping production of lower carbon concrete and generation of high integrity carbon credits to support corporations targeting net zero. With more than 25 years of executive leadership across multiple industries, Kaye has managed joint ventures, optimized operations and conducted long-range planning to help organizations grow. Kaye became interim CEO of CarbonCure in June 2025; she had previously served as the company's Chief Financial Officer. She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in process improvements, operational efficiencies and building high performing teams across a variety of industries including mining, energy and retail pharmacy. In her previous role, Kaye was the CFO for Arctic Canadian Diamond Company. Kaye has a Bachelor of Applied Business Administration from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and subsequently completed a Master of Business Administration at Laurentian University. To fulfill her passion for continuous learning, Kaye also completed the Directors Education Program and obtained her ICD.D designation. She is based in Calgary.
Corinne Hanson
Vice President, Sustainability, Greenplaces
Corinne Hanson
Vice President, Sustainability, GreenplacesAs the VP of Sustainability for Greenplaces, Corinne oversees a team of carbon accountants in developing GHG inventories for a wide range of clients. She leads all emissions reduction strategy development and reporting efforts. An East Coast native now based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Corinne brings over a decade of experience as a sustainable business specialist with a background in public policy, coalition building and emissions reduction strategies. She believes that business is an essential driver for positive change and possesses deep expertise in sustainability strategy and helping companies navigate the challenges inherent to building a sustainable economy. Corinne was most recently the Head of Sustainability and Impact for SH Hotels. In this mission-driven sustainable hotel company, she lead their sustainability strategy, analytics, employee engagement, communications, and reporting work. Before joining SH Hotels & Resorts, Corinne spent 6 years with SustainAbility in San Francisco, CA, where she was the primary architect and advisor for over 20 sustainability projects for Fortune 500 companies including Facebook, Starbucks, AMD, Nestlé, and McDonald’s. Prior, she worked with the Natural Resources Defense Council in Washington, D.C., where she co-managed NRDC’s Global Water Project and executed legislative and political actions to ensure the protection of our water, air, lands, and communities.
Susanne Katus
SVP, Market Leader, Executive Engagement, Datamaran
Susanne Katus
SVP, Market Leader, Executive Engagement, DatamaranSusanne Katus is a founding team member at Datamaran, the first AI-powered ESG intelligence platform helping companies identify and monitor ESG risks and opportunities. A technology and ESG leader, she has been instrumental in scaling Datamaran from a four-person startup to the market leader serving nearly 200 global clients. Recognized as a trusted voice at the intersection of AI and corporate sustainability, Susanne has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Financial Times, and Trellis. She frequently speaks on AI’s role in corporate governance and lectures MBA students on ESG innovation and strategy.
Adriana Zupa-Fernandez
Director, Global Occupational Health Resiliency, Bristol Myers Squibb
Adriana Zupa-Fernandez
Director, Global Occupational Health Resiliency, Bristol Myers Squibb
With over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, Adriana Zupa-Fernandez is a global leader dedicated to advancing science, sustainability, and health. She has discovered small molecule therapies, managed clinical trials, and successfully brought first-in-class assets—such as the FDA-approved Sotyktu—to patients. As a scientist, Adriana played a key role in promoting workplace equity, co-creating policies and guidelines for underrepresented groups, and leading sustainability initiatives.
Adriana has leveraged her innovative approach to serve as a leader in both Corporate Diversity & Inclusion and Global Sustainability, building impactful global teams from the ground up. In recent years, she has spearheaded efforts at the intersection of health and the environment, leading multiple internal and external programs focused on this critical area. An advocate, trailblazer, and published author, Adriana now serves as Global Director of Occupational Health Resiliency at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Zoe Bolack
Director of Carbon Accounting, Greenplaces
Zoe Bolack
Director of Carbon Accounting, GreenplacesAs Greenplaces' Director of Carbon Accounting, Zoe addresses client needs for corporate GHG inventories, sustainability reporting, and decarbonization roadmaps. In addition to reducing client time to serve by >25% in 6 months, Zoe informs executive leadership on industry trends, sustainability regulation developments, and future company strategy. She has expert technical knowledge in Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) framework and CDP, SBTi, Ecovadis, Microsoft, AstraZeneca, and Walmart reporting requirements.
Shana Gallagher
Net Zero Engagement Manager, British Standards Institution
Shana Gallagher
Net Zero Engagement Manager, British Standards InstitutionShana Gallagher is Net Zero Manager for BSI, the British Standards Institution, which is the UK’s National Standards Body and UK member to ISO, the International Organizations for Standards. Shana leads on engagement with corporations and businesses. Her work is primarily to advise organizations using standards to support their development of more credible and comprehensive net zero strategies. Prior to joining BSI, Shana served as Platform Manager for Climate VC, a climate tech venture capital firm, and worked in US politics for almost a decade.