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.
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Candidate 1:
Shareholder & Corporate Governance Analyst | ESG Stewardship | Asset Management | Germany / UK / UAE
Governance and stewardship professional with 4+ years’ experience across asset management, shareholder advisory, and ESG research. Purpose-driven and results-oriented, with proven expertise in corporate governance, responsible investment, and sustainability disclosure. Experienced in advising issuers and institutional investors on proxy voting, shareholder engagement, and alignment with global frameworks including the UK Stewardship Code, PRI, TCFD, SFDR, and CSRD. Strong analytical and communication skills, combining data-driven insights with strategic advisory on climate transition, coal phase-out, and net-zero alignment. Skilled in governance diagnostics and sustainability data analysis (Excel VBA, Power Query, Power BI, Tableau). Holds an MSc in Accounting, Accountability & Financial Management and currently pursuing the CFA IMC certification. Fluent in English, with working knowledge of German.
Candidate 2:
Sustainability & Commercial Impact Leader| FMCG | ESG Partnerships | Netherlands
Transformative sustainability and business leader with over 20 years’ experience across FMCG, agri-tech, and international NGOs. Proven track record of delivering large-scale impact investments (>$500M) and driving global ESG partnerships and pre-competitive collaborations addressing deforestation, child labour, and supply-chain resilience. Skilled in designing and implementing business-sustainability programmes that achieve significant cost efficiencies and growth, uniting commercial performance with positive impact. Recognised for bridging strategy and sustainability to unlock value across complex global markets. Extensive experience across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Candidate 3:
Senior Sustainability Leader | ESG Strategy | Corporate Transformation | Financial Services / Energy | EMEA
Seasoned sustainability executive with 20+ years of experience across the energy and finance sectors, working in advisory, sales and CSR leadership roles. Demonstrates a strong commitment to embedding sustainability into organisational DNA and preparing companies for the transition to a more resilient and inclusive society. Skilled in defining ESG strategies, establishing governance frameworks, and delivering measurable progress on sustainability goals. Experienced in launching green-field projects and building high-performing sustainability teams. Fluent in Dutch and English, with deep expertise in Dutch market transitions.
Candidate 4:
Sustainability & Impact Investment Executive | Private Capital | ESG Strategy | Corporate Transformation | Nordics
Purpose-driven executive with over 20 years’ international experience at the intersection of sustainability, private equity, and corporate transformation. Proven track record of embedding ESG as a lever for value creation, resilience, and access to capital across Fortune 500, private equity, and growth-stage companies. Experienced in leading large-scale impact strategies, investor engagement, and multi-stakeholder partnerships with global institutions, development finance bodies, and leading asset owners. Skilled in integrating sustainability into investment processes, building strategic alliances, and driving measurable impact through purpose-led business transformation. Trusted advisor to boards, investors, and executive teams, with a strong global perspective across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Candidate 5:
Sustainability Executive (C-suite) | Transformation | Agriculture & Food Chains | Benelux
Seasoned leader with 2 decades of international experience across corporates, NGOs and scale-ups, driving purpose-led transformations in food and agriculture systems. Recognised for shaping global ESG narratives and managing multi-million-dollar programmes addressing deforestation, supply-chain resilience and poverty reduction. Adept at building and mobilising multi-stakeholder coalitions, from C-suite decision-makers to smallholder farmers, and translating sustainability ambition into measurable outcomes. Strong track record of embedding ESG into growth, regulation and impact strategies, positioning businesses for the future of sustainable value creation. Global experience and international mindset.
Candidate 6:
Sustainability & ESG Director | Luxury | Climate Strategy | Consulting | France
Seasoned sustainability and ESG leader with over 15 years’ international experience in climate strategy, corporate transformation, and environmental performance. Values and impact-driven sustainability leader, delivering results on social and environmental topics and long-term business value. Former executive and sustainability director within major consulting and luxury firms, driving net-zero strategies, sustainable innovation, and large-scale nature-based projects. . Proven experience on cross-functional alignement, efficient prioritisation, continuous improvement, management of high- performing and multi- cultural teams (up to 35 people). Skilled in stakeholder engagement, carbon and CSRD reporting, and cross-functional leadership. Experienced speaker and workshops’ facilitator. Fluent in French, Italian, and English.
