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(Updated 2023-04-25)Expert ESG and Sustainability executive
Netherlands
Fluent Svenska, English, Intermediate Dutch, Beginner French, Japanese, Arabic, German
- 27 years experience in telecommunication
- 15 years of experience in ESG and sustainability
- Setting & translating sustainability goals into clear processes
Skills (26)
Project Management
ENERGY MANAGEMENT
AUDIT
METRICS
SUPPLY CHAIN
Telecom
CSR
AUDITING
GOVERNANCE
ENERGY SOLUTIONS
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
EDUCATING
PROBLEM SOLVING
GSM
Merger & Acquisition Integration
TRANSLATING
MS PROJECT
B2C
Docsis
POWERPOINT
MICROSOFT PROJECT
WHITE PAPERS
B2B
M&a Integration
STRUCTURED SOFTWARE
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Summary
An impact driven executive in the fields of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and
environment, social and governance (ESG) leveraging a technical background,
experience in multi-billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and in-depth
expertise in environmental sustainability - setting, implementing, and driving
governance, social, and environmental strategies for business within a fast paced
and changing environment.
● Passionate about bringing the right people together (working vertically &
horizontally) to manage a challenge while understanding cultures and
finding a way around people dynamics to achieve results.
● Recognized for ability to collaborate with C-Suite as well as build and
manage effective strategic relationships that engage stakeholders.
● Proven track record in:
● Working in an internationally complex matrix environment, project
managing large cross-functional teams to deliver results, consistently
integrating metrics and KPIs in operations and strategy.
● Alignment and integration of multiple ventures with the corporate
and central business organizationally and strategically, merging
businesses resulting in real value for the combined business and all
stakeholders.
● Collaborating with clients, partners, suppliers, and the business vision
in the ESG space to facilitate implementation of sustainable
practices in the business, from innovation to project completion.
I don't view setbacks as a block but as a challenge to find a new way of doing things.
Professional Experience
2022-12 - Present
2003-05 - 2022-11
2012-05 - 2022-11
Responsible for setting and implementing the CR&S (CSR) strategy while ensuring legal and reporting obligations are fulfilled; liaising with local authorities; engaging with investors and collaborating with finance and treasury to establish and expand sustainability loans.
● Drove team excellence in CSR implementation and performance with minimal financial and resource support; integrating it into the business by energising others, delivering clear and transparent communication, educating decision makers to support and drive CSR strategy.
● Liaised closely with operating companies to set specific ESG targets aligned with corporate office and headquarters.
● Engaged with all internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication of CSR strategy, accurate data capture for audit purposes, and disclosure of solid results.
● Spearheaded assessment of internal and external impact of supply chain (>1000 suppliers) from a CSR and ESG perspective, capturing data for reporting and auditing purposes.
● Closed $6.5 billion worth of green bonds/loans in 2022 linked to ESG KPIs.
● Established Digital Start, a social impact program in 6 countries delivering several initiatives to help boost digital equity incl. providing access to the internet to vulnerable communities.
Professional Experience - Continued
2007-03 - 2012-04
Managed senior consultants and team of 48FTEs to deliver numerous diverse B2B and B2C projects and products.
● Collaborated with functions across the business including legal, product software development, laboratories, field engineers, and marketing and sales teams to drive project / product success.
● Managed M&A program for the business including (but not limited to): - Drove integration of multi-billion-dollar cross border M&A projects including for major business acquisitions across Czech Republic, Romania, Ireland, and Switzerland.
- Led separation and sale of companies in Sweden, France, Norway.
● Spearheaded complex DOCSIS technology (Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification) project delivery; utilised out of the box thinking to utilise new technology and drive project success, turning company around, and making it a market leader.
2003-05 - 2007-02
1997-01 - 2003-04
● Designed multiple strategic architectures for radio base station technologies.
● Developed Ericsson's first localisation technology for locating handsets for emergency services.
● Oversaw network operations, maintaining and supporting the largest mobile customer in Europe (Mannesmann) ensuring service reliability.
MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE ● Co-chair of Cable Industry Energy Management Committee - co-authored building industry standards around energy and sustainability which become publications and white papers.
● Cable Labs - working with and for cable operators worldwide ● Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) - a collaboration of IT and telecom organizations to achieve social and environmental sustainability through Digital technologies ● Eco Vadis - responsible for LG contribution to reviewing and assessing supply chains.
● LG's sustainability representative on Europe Green Digital Coalition.
Academic Background
1993-08 - 1997-06
1988-08 - 1992-06