Sustainability Magazine October 2022 | Page 14

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Abigail Lovell

Chief Sustainability Officer Experian

Nompilo Morafo

Chief Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer MTN

From the University of Colorado Boulder to acquiring 25 + years of experience at Experian credit experts . Driven by great leadership , Lovell manages the sustainability of the business as its CSO , based in California , US . She ’ s also an advocate of diversity , sharing her sentiments towards inclusivity , such as women in business and appointment of all groups in leadership roles .

As Africa ’ s largest mobile network operator , MTN requires Morafo ’ s strong leadership to ensure compliance throughout the business and to spread the message nationally . In her fourth year at the company , she is in charge of sustainable practices at the telecommunications company , including public affairs , policy and regulations , making ESG achievable for the business .

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Nick Watts

Chief Sustainability Officer NHS

Julia Gisewite

Vice President , Chief Sustainability Officer Turner Construction Company

Operating in a fast-paced environment requires strategic development and partnership with the necessary organisations . In order to do this sustainably , NHS employs Watts as its CSO who was previously appointed to its net zero task force in 2019 . As a medical doctor himself , he understands how this work affects employees in hospitals as well as its overall achievement .

The construction industry is not only heavily dominated by men , but also experiences many ESG challenges , which is where Gisewhite comes in . At Turner Construction , she played a critical role in business development before moving into the CSO role , responsible for setting and implementing policies , standards and strategies across Turner ’ s global operations .

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