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Audrey Choi

Chief Sustainability Officer Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley ’ s own CMO and CSO makes the top 25 for her relentless work and environmental stewardship , which reflects the core values of the financial services organisation .

With more than a decade of experience in sustainable investing – bringing a creative and insightful mentality to the task , she oversees all proceedings at the company relating to global sustainability in capital markets .

Choi brings her experience right from the top of her game with previous experience working as a Foreign Correspondent at The Wall Street Journal ( WSJ ) and management of staff and policy advisory for The White House .

She was the first CSO to grace Wall Street and has played a crucial role in global initiatives , driven by her outlook on the environment alongside industry . “ I have long believed in the potential of the capital markets to help bring about positive change with unparalleled speed and scale ,” says Choi .

As an emerging trend in the financial sector , Choi manages the firm ’ s ethical and sustainable investment initiatives , and provides thought leadership and strategic integration to the team .

Karen Pflug

Chief Sustainability Officer IKEA

Her career extends across various facets of the consumer goods industry , from textiles and apparel to working with IKEA and how it can better use sustainability data . Having worked in myriad roles provides Pflug with a diverse skill set for a diverse industry .

Pflug ’ s current position enables her to flex her confidence in communications and decisionmaking to achieve the best possible outcomes for IKEA , using her proven strategy skills to manage the business , which she has leveraged across other brands in her working career .

Combining her analytical brain with a creative and passionate approach to relationships , Pflug is well-equipped to come up with new ideas for the Swedish home furnishings business , in which she is able to improve raw material usage , design more sustainable products and merchandising solutions .

Beyond her career , she takes to nature as her playground with a passion for adventure racing , cycling and kayaking , which puts her in close proximity to the environment while pushing her body and mind to their limits as she strives to continuously challenge and improve herself .

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