Director ESG and Sustainability

The role requires a seasoned professional withdeep expertise in the ESG and Sustainability domain, strong consulting acumen, and business development capabilitiesto drive strategic engagements with leading corporates, banks and multilateral agencies among others. In particular, focus areas include ESG roadmaps & implementation support, Climate risk analysis, Product life cycle assessments, ESG integration in supply chain, sustainable finance and sustainability reporting. The Practice Leader & Director will be responsible forrevenue growth, profitability, client relationship management, project delivery, team leadership and franchise building. The role involves working withprivate entities, government agencies ,financial institutions, and multilaterals . This is a high-visibility leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced consulting environment and is passionate aboutsolving complex industry challenges while driving commercial success . The candidate should have a demonstrated track record of having led consulting assignments and developed business in the sustainability domain.Business Development & Client Engagement Develop and execute thegrowth strategy for the Sustainability vertical , aligned with market trends and client needs. Lead business development(BD) initiatives with support from a BD Manager, focused on growing the ESG and sustainability advisory portfolioacross sectorsincluding energy, manufacturing, financial services, tech, and public institutions. Manage the P&L,meeting revenue and profitability targets Build andmanage strong C-suite relationshipswith corporates, industry regulators, investors and other key stakeholders. Identify and drivenew business opportunities , expanding the firm’s presence in the ESG & Sustainability segment through existing network and new partnerships Leadproposal development, pitch presentations, and contract negotiationsto win high-impact consulting mandates.Project Delivery & Excellence Overseeproject executionwith strong support from an Associate Director, ensuring high-quality deliverables and measurable client impact Providestrategic insightsacross sustainability focus areas to the team as well as Clients Collaborate withcross-functional teamsto deliver impactful solutions that can aid strategic decision-making for clients. Delivering high impact presentations to clients and internal stakeholdersTeam Leadership & Development Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing consulting team Foster a culture ofinnovation, collaboration, and continuous learningwithin the practice. Drivecapability development , ensuring consultants stay ahead of industry advancementsThought Leadership & Industry Strategy Deep domain knowledge of the sustainability value chain including emerging trends that will shape up the industry Engage with regulators (SEBI, RBI) for creating value and alignment with strategic goals Represent the firm inindustry forums, conferences, and publicationsto enhance market presence. Author and publish articles to showcase thought-leadership and build franchise for the business 12-15+ years of relevant experiencein consulting, corporate sustainability, ESG investing, or advisory services Experience in India along with global markets(Europe and Middle East) will be an added advantage B.E.(desirable) andMBA(Finance/ Sustainability/ Environmental Management or related fields) Certifications in ESGframeworks or standards (e.g., GRI, SASB, CFA ESG Investing) will be an added advantage. Business Development & Networking Leadership qualities Team management experience Strategic thinking/ business understanding related to the Sustainability segment Strong analytical and communication skills Client/ Project management Franchise building/ outreach