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Rachael De Renzy Channer

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Rachael De Renzy Channer is Egon Zehnder’s Global Head of Sustainability. Prior to undertaking this role, she was part of the Industrial and Board Practice Groups in London and led the Firm’s Sustainability Practice. She has extensive experience conducting executive search, leadership advisory, and sustainability work with our clients.

I believe “Servant Leaders” will help create a sustainable future through businesses that are committed to delivering value to multiple stakeholders

Rachael spent twelve years in the Army, having commissioned from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst into the Royal Artillery. A large part of her military career was spent focussing on leadership and development. Rachael retired from the Army with the rank of Major and joined Invensys Plc as part of a new Corporate Security team, before moving into the Corporate Strategy function. She subsequently moved into the Schneider Electric UK & Ireland business as Head of Strategy Implementation. Prior to joining Egon Zehnder, Rachael led Strategy at Avon Rubber – leading Artis their Material Consultancy business with a focus on driving increased sustainability through innovative technology.

A life-long learner – she has a BA (Hons) in War Studies from King’s College London, an MBA from the OU and an MSc in Global Security from Cranfield University.

Rachael is passionate about finding and developing great leaders who drive business results and have a “ripple effect” by growing high performing teams around them.

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Performance through Kindness: Lessons from the Military

Performance through Kindness: Lessons from the Military

Richard Wardlaw, former Chief Defence Logistics and Support, UK Strategic Command, shared lessons from his military career that leaders in any field can draw… Read more

Chief Procurement Officers: What they do and why they’re ‘unsung heroes’ for tackling big global challenges

Chief Procurement Officers: What they do and why they’re ‘unsung heroes’ for tackling big global challenges

“Chief Procurement Officers can fit into a net zero strategy as a key deliverer of part of the strategy,” says Rachael de Renzy Channer,… Read more

Stewardship Conversations

Stewardship Conversations

Rachael De Renzy Channer, Egon Zehnder's Global Head of Sustainability, engages in candid and insightful conversations with global leaders at the forefront of the… Read more

Reframing Sustainability Leadership

Reframing Sustainability Leadership

In conversation with Sander Tideman, author, social entrepreneur and executive coach in sustainable change leadership. Read more

COP28 in Dubai: An opportunity for leaders to walk in others’ shoes

COP28 in Dubai: An opportunity for leaders to walk in others’ shoes

COP brings together leaders from every country and industry to create a transformative experience of walking in others' shoes and embracing diversity. Read more

The Power of Procurement: Tackling the Climate Challenge

The Power of Procurement: Tackling the Climate Challenge

The fight against climate change has never been more urgent. Between 2011 and 2020, average global temperatures were roughly 1.1°C higher than those between… Read more

Building a Roadmap for Collective Action

Building a Roadmap for Collective Action

In conversation with Michael Greenstone, Climate Vault co-founder and Milton Friedman Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago. Read more

The Power of Common Ground

The Power of Common Ground

In conversation with Robert G. Eccles, author, ESG Expert and Visiting Professor of Management Practice at the Said Business School at Oxford University. Read more

Connecting Purpose and Sustainability Across Sectors

Connecting Purpose and Sustainability Across Sectors

Laurent-David Charbit highlights the power of a “zig zag” career building skills, capabilities and experiences that create a strong foundation. Read more

Advancing Sustainability Through Procurement and Systems Thinking

Advancing Sustainability Through Procurement and Systems Thinking

In conversation with Nancy Gillis, Programme Head, First Movers Coalition, World Economic Forum Read more

Boyan Slat’s Quest

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Boyan Slat, the founder, and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, inspires others to embrace their personal drive and work towards a better world for… Read more

Corporate Sustainability Becomes a Team Sport

Corporate Sustainability Becomes a Team Sport

Rachael De Renzy Channer, Egon Zehnder's Global Head of Sustainability explains how the changing role of the CSO is transforming business. “As we see… Read more

Finding Your ‘Inner Activist’

Finding Your ‘Inner Activist’

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New study from Egon Zehnder Finds Boards Need Four Key Ingredients to Become Stewards of Sustainability

New study from Egon Zehnder Finds Boards Need Four Key Ingredients to Become Stewards of Sustainability

A report released by Egon Zehnder has found that while boards are prioritizing sustainability, there is room for improvement for driving ESG agendas. Read more

Stewards of Sustainability

Stewards of Sustainability

The 2022 Sustainability Board Report recommends that companies increase their sustainability engagement with diversity, education and self-reflection. Read more

Chief sustainability officers prosper as ESG risks mount

Chief sustainability officers prosper as ESG risks mount

Rachael De Renzy Channer discusses how the Chief Sustainability Officer has become a crucial member of the corporate management team. Read more

Four Ways to Move Your Sustainability Agenda Forward

Four Ways to Move Your Sustainability Agenda Forward

As companies gear up to incorporate sustainability more holistically, we outline practical actions leaders can take to make progress on sustainability goals. Read more

Creating a sustainable world through leadership

Creating a sustainable world through leadership

From companies announcing carbon emissions reductions, to ongoing media coverage of environmental and social issues, awareness has never been greater. But is enough action… Read more

CEOs at the Vanguard of Sustainable Growth

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A sizeable minority of CEOs—one in four of those who participated in our survey—say that sustainability is already a major driver of their decisions.… Read more

What It Takes to Be a Sustainability Leader Today

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How COVID-19 should – and shouldn’t – impact the innovation agenda. Read more

CSOs Discuss Hopes and Fears for A Post COVID-19 World

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