Sustainability Magazine February 2026 Issue 65 | Page 139

MELANIE NAKAGAWA

“ On average, every dollar we’ ve invested has attracted 15 more, catalysing billions in follow-on funding. This kind of multiplier effect is helping move markets and scale innovation”

Melanie Nakagawa, CSO,
Microsoft

MELANIE NAKAGAWA

TITLE: CHIEF SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER COMPANY: MICROSOFT INDUSTRY: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: WASHTINGTON, US
Melanie has an impressive CV, having started working life as a lawyer. She worked for the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee and US Department of State. In 2021-22, Melanie was Special Assistant to President Biden and Senior Director for Climate and Energy. She joined Microsoft as CSO in January 2023.