Jo Richmond

Jo Richmond has over a decade of experience in sustainability and climate change. They have held various leadership roles in prominent organizations such as CKH Innovations Opportunities Development, TPG Telecom, EY, Westpac, Monash University, Value ESG, PwC Australia, and PwC UK.

At CKH Innovations Opportunities Development and TPG Telecom, Jo served as the Head of Sustainability, overseeing sustainability initiatives within the telecommunications industry.

During their time at EY, Jo held the position of Director, Climate Change and Sustainability Services, where they helped organizations develop and implement strategies for better outcomes in customer vulnerability and sustainability.

While at Westpac, Jo held two significant roles. As the Head of Customer Vulnerability and Engagement, they shaped better business practices for customers in vulnerable circumstances. In their role as Head of Sustainability Governance, Jo led the organization's sustainability strategy, risk management, and reporting.

Jo's experience also includes being the Chair at Monash University, Founder, and Director of Value ESG consultancy, and Senior Manager in Sustainability & Climate Change at PwC Australia. They also served as Manager of Sustainable Business Solutions at PwC UK.

Overall, Jo Richmond has demonstrated expertise in sustainability, climate change, customer vulnerability, and ESG integration, making them a valuable asset to organizations seeking to enhance their environmental and social performance.

Jo Richmond has a diverse education history. In 1994-1997, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Imperial College London. Following that, from 1998-2001, Jo pursued the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification from ACCA. In 2003-2004, they earned a Master of Science degree in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London. In 2016, Jo participated in the Equilibrium Female Leadership Program at Westpac Group. Subsequently, in 2019, they attended the Asia Pacific Virtual Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. Additionally, in 2020, Jo completed a course on Agile project management from Udemy Alumni.