María is extremely well placed to steer our coalition in this critical year, having played a pivotal role in expanding WBCSD’s climate and energy work, guiding over 200 member companies on transformative climate policy, energy transition, plastic waste and urban mobility to influence the global climate landscape. She has over 20 years’ experience in sustainable development, energy and climate action.

Heather is responsible for synthesis across the coalition’s policy, corporate engagement and communications work to deliver the coalition’s strategy and oversee the planning, management, finance and partnerships activities.

Rasmus Valanko is the Managing Director for Systems Transformation at We Mean Business. He works to implement systemic change by working with companies and partner organizations on climate change.

Sophie Punte is Managing Director of Policy for the We Mean Business coalition, bridging business climate action with supportive government policy worldwide.

As Corporate Engagement Manager, Dean coordinates the design and delivery of business engagement strategies across the coalition to achieve the fundamental shift in corporate climate action.

Lisa works on the planning and delivery of strategic communications for We Mean Business.

As Director of Operations and Culture, Carina supports the team in day-to-day management and long-term planning, working to launch all of our products, events and initiatives for maximum impact.

As the Director of Measurement, Evaluation, and Learning, and Grants, Kevin supports the We Mean Business coalition to track progress of its work and to distill insights for more impactful climate action. He also manages the grant process.

Kristen oversees the coalition’s communications for the U.S. She collaborates closely with partners and the Secretariat policy and corporate engagement teams to elevate the coalition’s commitment campaigns and impact.

As Editor, Robin is responsible for coordinating the content produced by the We Mean Business Coalition, from in-depth analysis to timely thought leadership articles.

As Deputy Director of Finance, Ross is responsible for We Mean Business Coalition’s financial oversight and supports the team’s long-term planning.

Tara is responsible for the development and delivery of the media strategy for We Mean Business.

As Grants and Programs Manager, Jesica is responsible for facilitating grant cycles and reporting, as well as providing support and logistics for special projects and events.

Dominic Gogol is the Policy and Advocacy Manager for We Mean Business where he is helping to deliver the coalition’s global policy strategy with coalition partners and leading businesses.

Jaz is responsible for strategy and execution of the We Mean Business coalition’s social media across Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Working closely with content creators and the coalition’s Social Media Managers.

As Operations Associate, Anna supports the internal operations and systems across the secretariat.

As Associate in the Corporate Net Zero team, Sara supports the Director of Net Zero in the strategy, coordination and execution of the coalition’s Net Zero programs and campaigns.

As Editorial Associate Lucy develops, plans and executes the content strategies for the We Mean Business coalition.

Daniel is working as the special assistant of the CEO supporting her internal and external engagements.

As Operations Associate, Marissa works closely with the Operations team and provides support when needed across all departments. Marissa also provides administrative support to the COO.

As part of the Communications team, Cecile develops, plans and executes the We Mean Business coalition’s content and website strategy.

Bruce Boyd joined Arabella Advisors as a principal in 2007 after spending 20 years building and leading for-profit and nonprofit ventures. Bruce has worked with Arabella’s foundation, individual and family, and corporate clients on engagements that have focused on strategic planning, family engagement, due diligence, program development and implementation, impact investing, and evaluation of impact. Bruce has worked on regional, national, and international projects stretching across a range of issues, including community development, human rights, education, and the environment.