Jacob Sterling

Jacob A. Sterling is a highly experienced professional in sustainability, currently serving as the Senior Director and Head of Sustainability Advisory at Preferred by Nature since April 2016, overseeing a global team of over 35 experts. Previous roles include significant leadership positions at A.P. Moller - Maersk, where Sterling directed efforts toward ocean decarbonization and innovation, pushing for net zero CO2 emissions by 2040. Jacob A. Sterling has also held influential board positions at various organizations, including Chairman of Mission Green Fuels and Conservation Director at WWF Denmark, where responsibilities spanned climate policy and sustainable development initiatives. A graduate of the University of Copenhagen with a Master's degree in Biology, Jacob A. Sterling's extensive background includes active involvement in community organizations and organizations dedicated to environmental conservation and sustainability.