In recent months, there has been a downturn in ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investing. In the US, President Donald Trump has reversed the pro-climate policies of his predecessor Joe Biden.

Some climate activists like Greta Thunberg are concentrated instead on the war in Gaza. The COP (Conference of the Parties) fails to act as fossil fuel producer lobbyists dominate the proceedings. Sustainability appears to be less important.

However, beyond the headlines there is a fundamental change happening in the business world. Companies once focused on short-term profit maximization are now managing their long-term value creation. Sustainability is increasingly at the core of successful businesses.


Executives International’s panel will bring together businesses that have successfully integrated sustainability into their organizations. They will discuss the obstacles that they have faced and how they overcame them.

 

Panel Discussion Members

  • Kevin McGeeney, CEO of SCB, will talk about how he built the Nyon-based company into a sizeable trading company. Their focus has been on the energy transition required to tackle climate change.
  • Patricia Kroondijk, Director Corporate Venturing at Canon, will discuss her experience of building corporate venturing. Focus themes are AI, Resiliency, Food, Water, Energy, Wellbeing, and Femtech.
  • A third speaker is being confirmed 
  • Mark Kissack, Chief Value Officer at Kissack Advisory, will moderate the discussion.

 

   

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Thursday, May 15th (to be confirmed)
Place: Hotel La Paix in Lausanne or online via Zoom
 
Agenda
18:00 - 18:30 Registration
18:30 - 20:00 Panel and Q&A
20:00 - 21:30 Food, Drinks & Networking
 
Price
EI Members
Apero and Event ticket: CHF50
Virtual ticket - watch via Zoom: CHF0
 
Guests
Apero and Event ticket: CHF90. Early Bird tickets CHF70 are available until the 5th of May!
Virtual ticket - watch via Zoom: CHF30
 
 
 
We look forward to seeing you at the Hotel de la Paix or via Zoom!
 
 
Please be aware that any cancellations must be received no later than 4 days before the event. Your payment will be refunded to you minus the payment processing fee. For cancellations that are received after that time, the fee is non-refundable and if we have not received the fee, it will be due upon invoice. 

Business and Sustainability: The new paradigm - EI Panel Discussion

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  • Thursday May 15 2025, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Hotel de la Paix
    Av. Benjamin-Constant 5
    Lausanne, Vaud
    Switzerland
    1003