Yafit Cohn
Punki Modise
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Yafit Cohn
Chief Sustainability Officer
The Travelers Companies , Inc .
Industry : Financial Services
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Punki Modise
Group Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
Absa Group
Industry : Financial Services
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former securities lawyer turned sustainability leader , Yafit navigates the evolving ESG landscape with precision and expertise . As Travelers ’ CSO , she shapes strategy , disclosure and governance , ensuring transparency and impact . She is a thought leader and an advocate , transforming complex regulations into meaningful action for a more sustainable corporate future .
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’ s expertise in financial services was forged at Absa over the past 17 years , but sustainability has been her focus since departing the office of CFO in 2022 . She has played a key role in shaping Absa ’ s renewable energy funding since then , while also guiding the company ’ s long-term strategic direction across Africa .
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