In this edition of Calderon Pulse, we are pleased to share a selection of anonymised candidate profiles that reflect the calibre and diversity of Transformation, ESG and Sustainability leadership across EMEA and beyond.
These profiles serve as a snapshot of the evolving market and the exceptional talent shaping its future. If any of these profiles resonate, or if you are considering executive search, leadership assessment, or broader sustainability advisory support, we would be delighted to arrange a confidential discussion. Just fill out the contact form, or send an e-mail to info@calderon-sa.com and a member of our team will reach out to you within 24 hours.
Director of Sustainability • Infra / Transport / Energy / Hospitality • UK
Impact-driven Director of Sustainability with 15+ years experience across consulting and FTSE-listed leadership. Delivered measurable ESG results in transport, logistics, and infrastructure, including decarbonisation strategies, reporting, and electrification ROI. Known for embedding sustainability as a growth and risk strategy. Highly experienced with Business disclosures, aligning with TCFD, SECR and TPT standards. Lead alignment with internal stakeholders (Risk, Finance, HR, Procurement) and advisory firms/ designers to develop best in class disclosures and reporting policies against a wide set of ESG metrics. Available from January 2026 for senior permanent or interim opportunities.
Global Sustainability and Transformation Leader • Infrastructure and Real Estate• Iberia
Senior sustainability leader with over a decade of experience driving Net Zero and ESG strategies across global infrastructure, industry, and real estate sectors. Proven track record in integrating sustainability into business and investment decision-making, leading due diligence processes, and ensuring compliance with major sustainability frameworks and regulations. Skilled at engaging with investors, regulators, and corporate leaders to unlock value creation and accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy. Passionate about scaling impact through innovation, sustainable finance, and cross- functional collaboration at a global level. Fluent in English, French and Spanish.
Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement Leader • Professional Services / Consulting / Non-profit • Benelux
A versatile and people-driven sustainability professional with strong experience at the intersection of climate strategy, stakeholder engagement and organisational leadership. Brings a track record of building relationships across cultures and sectors, activating senior leaders, and guiding organisations through complex sustainability and reporting transitions. Combines commercial acuity with a collaborative mindset, having led teams, managed international portfolios, and driven multi-year client engagements. Known for an adaptive, positive leadership style and a passion for helping businesses and people realise their potential in the transition to a more sustainable economy.
Value Creation Leader for PE-Backed, Innovation-Driven Scale-Ups • Chemicals / Food / Packaging • Global
A seasoned international executive with a strong track record of value creation, growth acceleration and innovation leadership across chemicals, food ingredients, sustainable packaging and advanced materials. Experience bridges multinational corporates, top-tier consulting, and private-equity-owned businesses, with a focus on scaling platforms, expanding margins, and building high-performance teams.
This executive brings a PE-ready blend of strategic clarity, operational discipline, commercial sharpness and technical depth, well suited to plant-based, circular materials, and food-tech scale-ups seeking to industrialise their offering, globalise their commercial engine, and deliver measurable EBITDA impact.
Chief Sustainability Officer • Travel / Professional Services / Leisure Retail • United Kingdom
A strategic and steady-handed sustainability leader with deep experience shaping corporate responsibility agendas in complex, global organisations. Combines a rigorous finance and Investor Relations background with a practical, business-focused approach to environmental sustainability, community impact and responsible growth. Known for building high-performing international teams, strengthening board-level engagement, and steering long-term ESG strategies through periods of expansion, regulatory change and shifting market expectations. Brings strong cross-functional influence, clear communication, and a grounded understanding of how to integrate sustainability into commercial decision-making.
Impact-Driven ESG & Food Sustainability Leader • FMCG / Food & Ingredients / Not for profit • France
A purpose-driven leader in the sustainable food landscape , combining strategic clarity with strong partnership-building instincts. Brings experience across corporate law and multi-stakeholder coalitions to drive accountability and innovation in the food sector. Known for empowering teams, aligning diverse actors, and shaping programmes that advance healthier, more equitable and climate-positive food systems. Currently focused on scaling innovation through investments in projects, organisations and talent that address systemic challenges across the value chain. Offers a rare blend of legal, corporate, and impact-focused experience. Looking for a role where they can make an important impact on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Should any of these profiles resonate, or if you are considering search, leadership assessment, or advisory support, we would be pleased to arrange a confidential discussion. Feel free to fill out the contact for or send a message to info@calderon-sa.com.
