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Samantha Harris
Mary Jane Melendez
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Samantha Harris

Title: Global Sustainability Lead Company: Tesla Industry: Automotive
Samantha Harris joined Tesla in 2021 where she leads its global sustainability efforts, managing the company’ s Impact Report and climate resilience strategies, focussing on supply chain transparency and mitigating operational climate risks. Her work supports consumer emission reduction, energy innovation, EV battery sustainability, circularity in technology and boosts green skilled jobs.

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Mary Jane Melendez

Title: Chief Sustainability and
Global Impact Officer Company: General Mills Industry: Food & Beverage
Mary Jane Melendez leads General Mills’ sustainability and philanthropy including its strategy, plans and budgets to achieve ESG commitments. She oversees the integration of sustainability across the business and leads CEO, C-Suite, board and investor engagement in sustainability. Previously, she was Executive Director of the General Mills Foundation.
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