ESG Directors - Germany, Italy and BeLux
THE BRIEF:
Find exceptional leaders to grow fledgling ESG service lines across Europe
Our client are the world’s foremost real estate advisory group; supporting investors, occupiers and developers in regards to all matters relating to their real estate portfolios and activities. They have been investing heavily in their ESG consultancy services over the past number of years and instructed Granger Reis to appoint ESG country leaders in Germany, Italy, and the BeLux (Belgium & Luxembourg).
The key aim of each position is to grow fledgling ESG service lines in each of the respective countries – working with corporates, property companies and investors to support them achieve their ESG goals in respect of their property operations, investments and developments. The world of ESG consultancy in real estate is the least mature of our clients service lines and therefore required Granger Reis to find experienced ESG professionals who could demonstrate track record of serving clients in this area as well as being able to navigate a fast paced and changing world most notably in regards to environmental impact/performance of property assets.
Our aim was to find a highly qualified and experienced ESG leaders who could advise & add significant value to a broad range of clients, whilst also being a strong cultural fit, to a best-in-class organisation.
THE APPROACH:
A comprehensive ESG Talent Mapping exercise, expanding search beyond direct competitors into adjacent industries to identify the ideal candidates
In order to identify the ideal candidates, we extensively mapped the key ESG talent in a variety of diverse organisations. Starting with our client's direct competitors', then expanding the research into client-side organisations and adjacent verticals to the advisory spaces to identify their ESG leadership.
We then leveraged our extensive network and expertise, whilst working closely with the client to understand their unique needs and requirements for the roles, including key responsibilities and performance expectations.
As this is an emerging offering in some territories, the depth of the talent pool was limited and therefore engaging talent from adjacent business types and industries was essential.
Passion for the subject matter was integral in any appointment in this area – as well as being able to demonstrate experience in all three areas (ESG), not solely environmental.
THE RESULT
Three ESG leaders contributing to a greener, more sustainable future
Following extensive and rigorous interview processes, we successfully placed ESG Directors in all three territories who are now contributing to a greener more sustainable future for some of the most influential real estate organisations across Europe.
The roles sit as key leadership hires within the regional business units, because of the continued demand from the market to take the ESG agenda into the very heart of business decision-making. The appointed candidates also work closely with the European Board to drive consistency and best proactive sharing across the wider European business units also.
The trio of candidates embody a formidable fusion of strategic ESG leadership, architectural innovation, and global project management within the Real Estate and Sustainability sectors.
Collectively, they offer robust leadership and innovative solutions in an industry increasingly focused on environmental and social governance.
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