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SUSTAINABILITY

WALKING THE

SUSTAINABILITY TALK :

IBM CHAMPION SHERI HINISH

Sheri Hinish , IBM ’ s Sustainable Supply Chain guru , on how technology can make the world a better place – with sustainability that ’ s also good for business
WRITTEN BY : SCOTT BIRCH

You can ’ t fail to notice Sheri Hinish . Whether it ’ s hosting her own podcast , making guest appearances on shows as the self-monikered Supply Chain Queen , gracing magazine front covers , or making keynote speeches at industry events – brand Hinish is ubiquitous . That ’ s good news for IBM , where she holds a convoluted title that encapsulates her multifaceted role , and better news for sustainability aficionados everywhere .

Having recently graduated from Harvard with a Masters in Sustainability , Hinish is a rarity to be cherished and championed – a senior executive who walks the sustainability talk . A poster person for diversity , equity and inclusion . A worthy cover star for our launch issue of Sustainability magazine . sustainabilitymag . com 27