Karin Lepasoon
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Karin Lepasoon
EVP / Chief Communication and Sustainability Officer
ABB
Industry : Industrial & Automation
Karin is a seasoned communications and sustainability leader who drives strategy at ABB . She has led marketing , corporate affairs and sustainability throughout her career whilst holding executive roles at SEB , Vattenfall , Nordic Capital and Skanska . Karin applies her passion for innovation and responsible business as the chairperson of BB Jürgen Dorman Foundation for Engineering Education ( JDF ).
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Valerie
Smith
Chief Sustainability Officer
Citi
Industry : Financial Services
As Citi ’ s Chief Sustainability Officer , Valerie drives Citi ’ s US $ 1tn Sustainable Finance Goal and Net Zero by 2050 plan . She utilises her passion for ESG and sustainable finance to collaborate across the bank to embed sustainability into strategy , guide ESG disclosures and advocate for human rights , climate action and responsible business practices .
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