Executive Moves
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EY Partner David Kennedy to become SBTi’s new CEO
An economist and longtime U.K. leader in climate action, Kennedy comes to the flagship organization as it resets from a chaotic past year. Read More
Unilever’s chief sustainability officer adds public affairs to responsibilities
The move harkens back to the earlier days of the chief sustainability officer role, when it was often part of public relations and marketing. Read More
HVAC vendor Trane hires aerospace engineer to lead tech and sustainability
Mauro Atalla, previously with Collins Aerospace Systems, joins the HVAC company on Jan. 5. Read More
UPS taps finance exec to lead sustainability strategy
Scott Childress was deeply involved in developing the $91 billion logistics company's ESG accounting and disclosure processes. Read More
HSBC regional banking head steps in as interim sustainability chief amid shakeup
Julian Wentzel, head of HSBC’s operations in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, will become interim group chief sustainability officer on Dec. 31 to fill the spot vacated by Celine Herweijer. Read More
Lego exec Tim Brooks takes top sustainability job at pharmaceutical firm
The Lego veteran joined Hikma Pharmaceuticals on Dec. 1 as chief sustainability officer. Read More
GM chief sustainability officer retires after 30-year career with automaker
Kathi Walker, GM’s director of global sustainability strategies and Siemen’s “right hand,” has stepped in as interim CSO. Read More
Starbucks names Mars executive as its new chief sustainability officer
Marika McCauley Sine, who has a background in human rights, previously led sustainability for Mars Petcare. Read More
