Our Team

  • Joanne Thurlow

    Executive Director and co-founder of The ESG Institute.

    Areas of Expertise:

    Green IT and Sustainable Computing, Green IT Policies and Practices, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Integration, Corporate Governance and Board Practices, Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation, Supply Chain, Social Impact and Community Engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

  • Jaime Amoedo

    Executive Director and co-founder of The ESG Institute.

    Areas of Expertise:

    Sustainable Finance, Green Bonds and Sustainability-linked Bonds, Waste Reduction and Management, Corporate and Commercial Banking, Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies, Corporate Governance, Supply Chain, Social Impact and Community Engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Integration

  • Steve Bomgardner

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise:

    Green Technology and Innovation, Shipping, Sustainable Shipping Fleet Management, Eco-friendly Ship Design and Construction, Adoption of Clean Energy Solutions for Maritime Transportation, Waste Reduction and Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation, Circular Economy and Resource Management.

  • Alissa May

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Environmental, Social Impact, and Human Capital Strategy, Community and Employee Engagement, Corporate Philanthropy and Grantmaking, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), Stakeholder Collaboration, Social and Environmental Program Measurement and Reporting, Community Affairs, Humanitarian Response and Resilience, Organizational Development, Change Management

  • Piotr Barczak

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise:

    Circular Economy and Resource Management, Waste Reduction and Management, Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation, Climate Adaptation and Resilience Planning, Environmental Policy and Advocacy.

  • Teona Mikadze

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Green and Inclusive Finance, Retail and SME Banking Strategy, Strategic Planning and Business Development, Hospitality, Marketing Management and Sales Strategy, Value Proposition and Brand Development, Development Finance Projects with Development Banks, International Business Coaching, ESG Practices in Banking, Hospitality and Property Management Strategy, Women Entrepreneurship Programs, Premium Banking Brand Development and Management, Change Management in Banking Sector.

  • Danielle Sachs

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise:

    Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies, Circular Economy and Resource Management, Social Impact and Community Engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), Biodiversity and Conservation Practices, Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation, Community Development and Livelihood Improvement.

  • Dr. Eduardo Amoedo

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise:

    Sustainable Transportation and Mobility, Urban Mobility, Healthcare, Dentistry, Green Technology and Innovation, Sustainable Product Development. Monocycle & Electric Bicycle Design and Engineering, Battery Technology and Charging Systems, Electric Motor Performance and Efficiency.

  • Robin Boustead

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise:

    Sustainable Business Development, Sustainability Reporting, Carbon Calculation Solutions, Strategic Marketing, Multi-Stakeholder Project Negotiations, Cross-Cultural Management, ESG Reporting, Carbon Footprint Calculation, Agricultural Infrastructure Planning, Sustainable Consumption and Production, Coaching for Sustainability, Adventure Tourism, Tourism Sustainability.

  • Dr. Tuuli Bell

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise:

    Sustainable Software Sales, Sustainable Presales, Green IT, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Circular Economy Innovation, Inspirational ESG Workshops, Introduction to Corporate Sustainability, Digitalisation in ESG, Process Automation and Orchestration, Enterprise Service Management and IT Service Management, Stakeholder Management, Storytelling, ESG Branding and Content Creation.

  • John Boateng Akuoko-Tawiah

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Sustainable Finance, Commercial Banking, Collaboration with Development Finance Institutions, ESG Integration in Renewable Energy and Agriculture, E&S Risk Due Diligence in Investment, Capacity Building in Gender-Lens Impact Investing, Climate Financing, ESG Due Diligence & Risk Management, Sustainable Development Initiatives, Institutional Reforms and Advancements with ESG Focus, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) in ESG Sectors, Collaboration with International Associations for Sustainable Economy, ESG Best Practices Implementation (ISO 14001 Certification).

  • Antonio Monisit

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise:

    Greenhouse Gas Emissions Quantification, Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation, Differentiated Gas Certification Programs, Sustainability Reporting Guidance (GRI, SASB/IFRS, TCFD), Environmental Baseline Data Monitoring, Pollution Control Device Management and Compliance, Entity and Community-level Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory, Carbon Footprint Audits, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Data Gathering, Climate-related Financial Disclosures.

  • Lem-marie (LC) Chizungu

    Lem-marie (LC) Chizungu

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Sustainable Business Strategy Development, Technology Integration for Environmental Stewardship, Sustainable Packaging Solutions, Waste Minimization and Management, Product Traceability in Supply Chain, Clean Energy Policy and Market Structures, Identification of Barriers to Clean Energy Deployment, Innovative Business Solutions for Clean Energy, Risk Management in Technology and Finance, Health Services Sustainability, Valuation and Financial Risk Management in Sustainability, Sustainable Strategic Sourcing, Product Management for Sustainable Solutions, Scrum-based Sustainable Project Management.

  • Marc R. Esser

    Senior Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Digital Transformation Strategy, Business Administration in Multinational Contexts, Strategy and Business Model Digitalization, Operational Transformation, Project Leadership, Strategic Digital and Operational Company Transformation, Digital Innovation Implementation, Internet Startups and Global Corporate Consultancy, Digital Maturity Assessments, Digital Transformation Ecosystem Development, Strategic Advisory in European Automotive and Banking Sectors, ERP Strategic Repositioning, Corporate Valuation and Due Diligence in Energy Sector, and Digital Strategy in Marketing, Sales, and Services.

  • Mary Thida Berry (née Lun)

    ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise:

    International Development Strategy, Project Cycle Management, ESG in Development Financing, Social Impact Programme Management, Stakeholder Engagement in Multilateral Sectors, Socially Responsible Investing, Social Impact Measurement, Sustainability Reporting in Government and Development Context, Financial Planning for Social Impact, Governmental Policy Analysis and Strategy, Project Portfolio Management, Humanitarian Response and Strategy, Operational Excellence in Development Projects.

  • Elvis Mushonga

    ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Sustainable Project Development and Management, Plastic Waste Reduction and Management, E-commerce Integration for Sustainable Learning Initiatives, Climate Justice Advocacy and Initiatives, Green Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Business Models, Motivational Speaking on Sustainability and Climate Justice

  • Dr. Marlon Cruz

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Materials Science and Engineering, Tribology and Surface Engineering, Business Development in Materials and Surface Technologies, Strategic Consultancy in Materials Science, Technical Advisory in Game-Changing Technologies, Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Solutions, Decarbonisation and Climate Change Initiatives, Consulting in Market-focused R&D, Product Development and Manufacturing Processes Enhancement, Unbiased Advisory with High Integrity and Confidentiality, Design and Development Advisory Aligned with FDA, EU-MDR, and ISO 13485, Regulatory Compliance and Quality Management in Medical Devices, Strategic Finance in Solar, Renewable Energies, Carbon Capture, and Real Assets, Evaluation of R&D Programmes Related to Materials Science, Surface Engineering, and Circular Economy.

  • Aimee Koval

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    ESG Strategy and Implementation, Technical and Management Consulting, Interest-Based Analysis and Operational Design, Business Lifecycle Management, Business Intelligence and Predictive Data Analysis, Organizational Development, JEDI, and HR Best Practices, Decarbonization, Social Impact Initiatives, Agile Program Management and Operational Excellence, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth,, Global Reporting and Framework Standards for Human Rights in Supply Chains, Data Analytics, Business Sustainability Management and Board-level ESG Navigation, Food Security and Community Development.

  • Catherine Douglas

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    ESG Strategy Development and Implementation, ESG Risk Management and Disclosure, ESG Advisory from Both Corporate and Investor Perspectives, Reputational Risk and Stakeholder Trust, Development and Execution of Environmental and Social Impact Initiatives, Sustainability Reporting, Impact Investment, Sustainable Business Practices, Global ESG Regulations, Policies, and Standards, Competitor Benchmarking and Best Practice in ESG, Strategy Development for Sustainable Development Projects (e.g. Water, Waste, Zero Carbon, Renewable Energy, Supply Chain), In-depth Knowledge of Standards and Frameworks (SASB, GRI, TCFD, GRESB, etc.), Advisory on ESG Reporting and Social Impact to Various Stakeholders Including Global Governments and Local Authorities, Consulting on Carbon Offsetting Projects, Stakeholder Engagement Strategies and Implementation, Development of Software for Social Impact, Strategy Implementation for Major Events (e.g. Commonwealth Games), Communication Strategies for ESG and Impact Projects.

  • Sarah McCartney

    Senior Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Marketing Strategy Creation and Execution, B2B Marketing, Large-Scale Event and Exhibition Management, Comprehensive Rebranding and Brand Transition, Professional Business Networking and Community Leadership, Charity Direction and Social Commitment, Business Development, Customized Marketing Consultation for SMEs and Startups, Digital Marketing and Content Creation, Budget Management for Marketing Projects, Leadership in Professional Women's Networks, Trade Show Planning and Management, Philanthropy and Social Responsibility Initiatives, Branding and Identity Consolidation, Client Relationship and Engagement Strategy.

  • Sareh Razavi

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Smart Cities, Sustainable Business Strategy Development, Technology Integration for Environmental Stewardship, Renewable Energy Policy and Market Structures, Project Management in Energy Transition, Emissions Management and Climate Action, Digital Transformation for Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainability Projects, Sustainability and ESG Reporting, Multidisciplinary Sustainable Solutions Development, Service Design for Sustainable Innovation, Sustainable Project Implementation with Agile Methods, Renewable Energy Advisory and Consultancy, Strategic Advisory for Clean Energy Investments.

  • Shree Dhar Bhatia

    Business Development

    Areas of Expertise

    Law, Student Leadership and Representation, Think Tank Leadership, Communications Management, Environmental Advocacy, ESG Awareness and Engagement, Internship Experience in Professional Services, Research in Government Sector, Editorial and Content Creation, Volunteer Coordination and Management, Policy and Public Relations, Youth Engagement and Coordination in Environmental Programs.

  • Faraz Khan MBE

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Climate Action and ESG Advocacy, Multi-Stakeholder Investment Strategies, ESG Policy Development, Impact Development in Emerging Markets, Sustainable Transition for Hospitality Sector, Sustainable Transition for Real Estate Sector, Sustainable Transition for Infrastructure Sector, Data-Driven Sustainability Solutions, Technology-Driven ESG Transitions, Entrepreneurship and Equity Development, Social Enterprise Legislation and Policy, Inclusive Education Programs, Social Enterprise for Youth and Women, Public-Private Partnership Models.

  • Ayan Said

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Circular Economy, Leadership Through Intersectionality, Multi-Stakeholder Management and Collaboration, ESG Strategy and Engagement, Human Capital Development, ESG Measurement and Data Analysis, Intergenerational Sustainability, Labour Standards and Human Rights, Sustainable Development Goals and ESG, Policy and Capacity Building, ESG Integration And Organisational Impact, Public-Private Partnerships, Leadership & Systems Thinking, Double Materiality Assessment Reporting, Standards and Frameworks (ISSB, CSRD, TFCD, SDFR,EU Taxonomy), Supply Chain Transparency, Stakeholder Agency (SFDR) and EU Taxonomy, Technology and Innovation for ESG, Impact Assessment & Reporting.

  • Chantal Chizea

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Sustainability Strategies in Energy Transition, Reservoir Engineering - Field Development and Hydrocarbon Resource Management, Business Development in Energy Sector, Sustainability reporting, Environmental Engineering, ESG Investing, Operational Risk Management, Strategic Business Planning in Oil and Gas, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives, Gender Equality Advocacy, Community Development.

  • Polina Kocharina

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Project Finance, Structured Finance, Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Portfolio Management, Sustainable Infrastructure Investments, Investment Strategy, Financial Analysis, Sustainability Consulting, Strategic Negotiations, Leadership Development, Team Development, Sustainable Finance, Executive Coaching.

  • Donna Crellin

    Business Development

    Areas of Expertise

    Treasury Management, FinTech Innovation, eGaming Sector Expertise, Corporate Treasury Evolution, Strategic Management Consulting, Start-up Development and Sale, Executive Leadership in Financial Operations, Global Gender Equality Initiatives, Board Membership and Governance, Cryptocurrency Knowledge, Climate Risk Education, Consultancy in Treasury and Strategic Management, Regulatory License Facilitation, Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy, Financial Strategy and Risk Management, Cash and FX Management, Banking and Payment Solutions, Corporate Structure Advising, Treasury Policies and Procedures Development.

  • Rowan Henthorn

    Senior ESG Advisor

    Areas of Expertise

    Marine Science, Ocean Advocacy, Environmental Consultancy, Workshop and Event Organization in Nature, Community Building, Blue Carbon Research, Legislative Work on Single-Use Plastics, Podcasting on Marine Issues, Sailing Expeditions for Plastic Pollution Research, Climate Change Education, Nature Education, Scuba Diving, Oceanography.

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