Jeff Senne

Jeff Senne is a pioneering force in sustainability and ESG leadership and execution, with over two decades of experience transforming how organizations across private, public, and non-profit sectors approach their purpose, responsibility, and leadership roles. As the Founder and CEO of Sandbar Solutions, LLC, Jeff is a strategic advisor to Fortune 500 companies, SMEs, and non-profit organizations, helping leaders drive value through exceptional strategies, execution, and teaming.

His career spans influential roles in corporate, multilateral development, and non-profit spheres. At PwC, as Corporate Purpose and Responsible Business Leader, Jeff directed sustainability strategy for 55,000+ employees, achieving remarkable results. Jeff’s experience includes pivotal roles at the United Nations Global Compact, where he developed the primary accountability framework that maintains the integrity of the Compact and the credibility of corporate participants. At the African Development Bank, he led the Strategic Partnership for Governance Program across 53 African countries, working with governments, NGOs, and private sector leaders to create targeted solutions for pressing governance challenges. His work with UNDP in Chile focused on enhancing fiscal, environmental, social, and governance performance for small and medium enterprises.

Having worked across 40+ countries and operating in three languages, Jeff combines a global perspective with practical execution. Jeff holds a Master of Arts in International Peace Studies from the United Nations University for Peace and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Illinois. He is an avid kitesurfer, married with a 13-year-old son, and lives in Bethesda, Maryland.