Expertise: ESG - Environmental Sustainability - Governance - Wine Business - Sustainable Certifications - Diversity and Inclusion - Corporate Social Responsibility - Sustainable Business Operations – Food and Beverage Sectors - Proactive Risk ManagementPassionate yet pragmatic advocate for corporate responsibility and environmentally sustainable business practices, both globally and locally. Deep expertise applied to meet the growing need to balance sustainability and prudent risk management. Builder and motivator of diverse teams that transcend cultural, geographic and political barriers to achieve challenging goals and transform organizations in a competitive business climate.Experienced business strategist with public relations, wine business, agriculture,communications and branding experience. Deep expertise in sustainability, marketing, public affairs and environmental communications applied to consumer facing projects. Consummate team player – have led, coordinated and supported marketing and corporate branding campaigns. Active involvement in areas that can have significant impact on business operations, such as sustainability strategy, ESG, crisis management, supply chain management, strategic change leadership, risk management, stakeholder outreach and diversity.Experience in three key settings:• Board Memberships: Service on both for-profit and nonprofit boards of directors, including DE Master Blenders 1753 N.V. in The Netherlands; Capella Education Company in the US and Island Press.• Executive-Level Business Roles: Senior management/executive leadership positions in diverse companies and industries, directing sustainable business operations, proactive risk management, crisis management; diversity and inclusion; CSR, environmental strategy; public affairs, marketing and communications.• Author, public speaker and university professor on environmental sustainability and CSR; wine columnist; and book - The Business of Sustainable Wine: How to Build Brand Equity in a 21st Century Wine Industry