Velislava Ivanova is a distinguished leader in sustainability and climate change, currently serving as the EY Global Strategy and Markets Leader for Climate Change and Sustainability Services, as well as the EY Americas Chief Sustainability Officer. Prior roles include Principal and Americas Leader for Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY, Global Sustainability Practice Director at CH2M HILL, Partner and Sustainability Practice Leader at ERM, and Corporate Strategy and Competitive Intelligence Manager, along with Country Manager for Bulgaria at MWH. Velislava holds a PhD in Environmental Biology and an MSc in Pollution and Environmental Control, both earned from The University of Manchester.