Expert profile

25+ yrs experience in applied sustainability​,​ spanning program development​,​ supply chain​,​ public sector technical assistance and integration of environmental concerns with product development. Detailed understanding of structural changes needed in purchasing and operations to support sustainability as an emergent characteristic​,​ rather than one that must be legislated and monitored. 8+ yrs international experience as the Head of Supplier Development for the then-#3 supplier to Apple; as Chief Technical Officer for an energy efficiency investment bank; and Program Lead for a 3-year project with Walmart Global Sourcing supported by the Environmental Defense Fund.