With a sustainability career spanning three decades Sharman guides global leaders in their commitment to operational excellence across a range of industry sectors including aviation, construction, power generation and supply, fast moving consumer goods, oil and gas, and manufacturing. He’s an active sustainability advocate and philanthropist, professor of leadership and risk management, Board member of the Earth Focus Foundation, and MC of The Ocean Race Summits. Sharman’s encouraging, provocative style of chairmanship ensures that participants of the Sustainability Leaders Congress are fully engaged and involved in shaping the content, direction and outcomes of the event. Are you ready to change the world?

Manager with 17 years’ experience in global strategic topics and project, team and issues management with work history in research, development, project management as well as regulatory & public/governmental affairs. Good understanding of the global regulatory and political environment based on multiple interactions with local authorities worldwide. Passionate for leading people and strategic cross-cultural and cross-functional challenges.

- Leading the development and execution of the CO2 emissions reduction program of HEINEKEN - Drop the C launched in February 2018, focusing on CO2 emissions from Barley to Bar (Production, Packaging, Logistics and Cooling). Leading the projects linked to CO2 emission reduction: internal carbon price project and science based targets initiative - Developing the integration of sustainable development in HEINEKEN's brands and products, connecting consumer expectations on sustainable development to brand positioning and brand purpose - Shaping the internal communication and training on Sustainable Development through the development of internal social media channels and training tools and programs - Coordinating the development of HEINEKEN's 2030 Sustainable Development Strategy, including materiality matrix, identification of priorities and KPIs, on-boarding of stakeholders...

Specialties: Corporate Social Responsiblity (CSR), Sustainable Development and Business Development, Solution and Innovation Driven Processes

PhD Industrial Chemistry with more than 19 years professional experience in Chemical Industry. Several roles covered with increasing level of responsibilities in Sustainability, Environmental Health and Safety Management, Quality Management and R&D in a multinational contest.

Design is a responsible tool. Imagine the world 2030, I want to think that my work has an impact of the future of our planet. We cannot ``save`` the world but we are the multiplicator of our knowledge and I would love to see that everybody is able to turn the necessary wheels of change. The paradigm shift of ``less bad`` - to ``fully aware and resposible`` is my idea.

A global player with extensive experience and competencies in leading large and diverse teams, coupled with strong commercial and project management skills. My very early and ever since passion for farming led me to a Master in Agricultural Sciences with a Thesis in Crop Protection. With BASFs Agricultural Solutions business since 2001, I have always been particularly motivated by leading larger Teams, developing markets and business opportunities for the long term. In a nutshell: • Building, motivating and leading teams: +15 years of experience in managing teams. • Dynamic and enthusiastic: a true passion for the agricultural business and for creating strong and engaged teams. • Creative and innovative: Defining a new strategies beyond the established, whilst involving all functions from the bottom to the top of the pyramid. • Strong interpersonal skills: active listening and clear communication while being exemplary for my team. • Intercultural orientation and expertise: positions in Germany, France and Canada, several global coordination roles with indirect leadership and remote counter-parts.

Sonia has worked in sustainability for over 21 years and has held a number of leadership positions. She has extensive experience of working with companies to deliver positive business, social and environmental outcomes and purpose led growth. She is currently the Head of Sustainability at RB's Hygiene Home business. Prior to RB Sonia had 19 years of experience in sustainability consulting working with a diverse set of industries including FMCG, mining, chemicals, oil and gas, telecommunications, leisure & hospitality, construction and the public sector. She has broad experience of the key issues relevant across the sustainability agenda including climate change water, plastics, ingredients & chemicals and a range of social impact areas (local content, hygiene, health etc.). Her experience includes: - Leading global and local sustainability teams (25+ people) to provide corporate direction whilst embedding sustainability within the business - Defining innovative yet pragmatic business strategies for sustainability to drive differentiation and growth - Working with the business to effectively deliver sustainability strategies and action plans with demonstrable ROI for business and society - Unpacking what purpose means at corporate and brand level, and working collaboratively on purpose led programmes - Developing performance management and reporting systems which focus on the least amount of the most important data to drive actionable insights and communicate with stakeholders

My area of focus is understanding how business can address the complex area of sustainable development. I now work for ArcelorMittal, the world's number one steel company.

I have a long experience in Innovative Marketing and Innovation. I am able to combine creativity, a typical Italian skill, with a strong focus on Execution, paying attention to the details that make the difference. Moreover, I am obsessed by the customer, to create innovations that have an Appeal, innovations that customers like.

Specialties: International Sourcing and Procurement, International negotiations, EU legislation, Contract Management

We must lead the interaction of environmental protection, economic growth and social responsibility to success: consistent sustainable action in the world of work as well as in personal life.