Chris Walker is an international business sustainability executive with a proven ability to navigate and produce results in a dynamic environment. Having fulfilled a variety of roles throughout the 26 years within the climate and sustainability industry, Chris has gained vast amounts of knowledge regarding networking, business development, and corporate communications. When looking to hire an experienced speaker who shares his career journey and expertise with the audience, look no further than Chris Walker.
Starting his professional career as the Managing Director at Swiss RE, he developed his admirable leadership qualities throughout this role and after 12 years of industry experience, he secured the role of Executive Director at The Climate Group. Advancing upon her career, Chris fulfilled roles at companies such as The Carbon Trust, Globality, World Business Council for Sustainable Development, and NYU Stern School of Business. As an expert in his field, Chris is currently working as a Strategic Advisor for the Intentional Endowments Network and Business Development at Carbon GeoCapture, two roles which allow him to share his sustainability expertise with large organisations throughout the business industry.
In 2018, Chris was provided the opportunity to become the Principal of Scaling SDGs which allows him to promote the benefits of implementing sustainability strategies in the workplace. Aside from his consultancy career, Chris is also a Board Member for Adapt Ready and Bluestone Life. Experienced and knowledgeable, Chris has made many accomplishments throughout his career and is greatly recognised for the positive changes she is implementing in organisations around the world.
Chris Walker is now a greatly sought-after speaker for many different speaking events, ranging from after-dinner speeches to corporate events. He has promoted market-based strategies to address challenges such as scaling the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), climate change, adaptation, and resiliency. When looking for a climate change and sustainability speaker, do not hesitate in hiring Chris!
How to hire Chris Walker
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Chris Walker for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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"When you are looking for someone who has a unique collection of skills, from active listening, deep knowledge in climate change, ESG, and sustainability to the ability to see the whole picture from disparate parts, Chris is that person. He is unique, like a sustainability/ESG business "Hayley's Comet." I happily offer a full throated recommendation for climate change, ESG, insurance knowledge, sustainability and common sense for him." - Tauni, BDO
- 2021- Partner at ReThink Sustainability
- 2021- Advisory Board Member at Adapt ready
- 2021- Member of the Board of Advisors at Bluestone Life
- 2020- Business Development and Member of the Board of Advisors at Carbon GeoCapture
- 2019- Strategic Advisor for International Endowments Network
- 2019- Director, Invest NYC SDG at the Centre for Sustainable Business
- 2018- Principle at Scaling SDGs
- 2016- Strategic Advisor at Globality Inc
- 2014- Director of World Business Council for Sustainability Development
- 2011- Sustainability and Cleantech Services at Ernest & Young
- 2011- Adjunct Professor at New York Law School
- 2010- Executive Director at The Carbon Trust
- 2009- Principal at Walker International Consulting
- 2006- Executive Director at The Climate Group
- 1996- Managing Director at Swiss Re
