Gayle Schueller
of 3M, Jennifer Leitsch of Ernst & Young LLP, and
Michael Okoroafor of McCormick &
Company to Serve on Executive Committee
NEW
YORK, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The UN
Global Compact Network USA
(Network USA), the American
chapter of the United Nations Global Compact, announced the
election of Ann Tracy, Chief
Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive Company, as its new
Board Chair. Tracy, a seasoned sustainability professional with
over 30 years of combined supply chain and sustainability
experience, has served on the board for four years and has been
instrumental in driving the organization's sustainability
initiatives. She was most recently the Board Secretary and will
lead for a two-year term as the Board Chair.
In her current role at Colgate-Palmolive, Tracy leads the
company's Global Sustainability & Social Impact strategy. She
integrates a strong technical foundation across the enterprise to
help the company fulfill its purpose of reimagining a healthier
future for all people, their pets, and our planet.
As Board Chair, Tracy will lead the eleven members of the board
by guiding the Network's mission, strategic direction, and goals.
Joining Tracy in leadership roles on the board are:
- Gayle Schueller, Chief
Sustainability Officer at 3M, who
will be returning as Vice Chair;
- Jennifer Leitsch, Managing
Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at Ernst &
Young LLP, as Secretary; and
- Michael Okoroafor, Chief
Sustainability Officer of McCormick & Company, as
Treasurer.
"I am deeply honored to have been chosen to lead our board in
guiding the U.S. chapter of the world's largest corporate
sustainability initiative," said Tracy. "With a new strategic plan
in place, we are laser-focused on empowering U.S. businesses to
advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals while enhancing their
resilience and sustainability in an ever-evolving world through our
programs and engagement efforts."
Tracy will succeed Daniella
Foster, Executive Board Member, Senior Vice President &
Global Head, Public Affairs, Science & Sustainability, Consumer
Health at Bayer.
"It has been an incredible privilege to have served on the Board
for the last seven years, most recently as Board Chair. I am deeply
grateful to have collaborated with and been supported by such a
dedicated group of directors," said Foster. "I am confident that
the new board leadership will continue to propel the organization
toward greater impact and representation of the US private sector
in the United Nations."
The Network USA Board of
Directors, the governing body of one of the largest country
networks in the UN Global Compact, plays a crucial role in setting
the strategic direction and ensuring the effective operation of the
organization. Under their guidance, Network USA equips its signatories with the resources,
programs, and collaborative spaces needed to drive meaningful
change. Its Accelerator Programs and Peer Learning Groups enhance
corporate sustainability leadership. At the same time, its events,
white papers, and e-learning tools provide best practices and case
studies for continued improvement.
For more on Network USA's board
of directors, see here.
About UN Global Compact Network USA
UN Global Compact Network USA
(Network USA) is the U.S. Chapter
of the United Nations Global Compact, the largest corporate
sustainability initiative in the world. Network USA is a powerful network of companies and
stakeholders dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development
Goals. By connecting partners with the resources of the greater
U.N., Network USA supports
companies that are committed to fully integrating its principles of
human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption into their
business strategies and operations. To learn more, visit
GlobalCompactUSA.org.
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