As a global ESG and sustainability trailblazer with over 30 years of hands-on impact, I turn sustainability ambition into real-world results. From London to Shanghai, New York to Edinburgh, I've empowered businesses of every size- listed companies, private equity, charities and dynamic growth ventures, to unleash the transformative power of sustainable investment. I specialise in integrating ESG at the heart of investment and corporate strategy.
Business Level Open to Mentoring:
Idea Stage (pre-product)
Early Stage Startup (MPV, initial traction)
Seed-Stage (product validation)
I can support with:
Business Model & Unit Economics, Domain Expertise (e.g., carbon markets, nature tech, circular economy), Fundraising & Investor Relations, Go-to-Market Strategy, Impact Measurement & Reporting, Marketing & Branding, Product Development, Sales & Business Development, Team Management & Hiring
Mentor topics:
• Detailed understanding of global real estate investment & development markets and the integration of sustainable performance into operational business.
• Experience of operating in both Executive and Non-Executive capacities.
• Deep knowledge of energy, infrastructure & sustainability – recognised sector leader with 35 years of experience in real estate (17 years as a sustainability specialist)
• Thought leader in environmental sustainability, renewable energy and the built environment
• Stakeholder engagement, and builder of trusted, long-term partnerships
• Enthusiastic problem solver – enjoys ‘getting under the skin’ of challenges and finding innovative solutions
• A love of communications and exploring new ways in which we engage and activate internal and external audiences