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.

Experience

Advise business developers and investors on manufacturing risk management, including scale-up, materials and process selection, product design, and environmental performance. Advise investment managers and private investors on selection of private and public investments with potential for positive environmental impact. Product and process design and analysis for manufacturers, especially in metal fabrication and coating, materials selection, medical devices, water use, with a focus on using less to make more.