Savitha Chelladurai
About Savitha Chelladurai
Savitha Chelladurai serves as the Director of Sustainability and ESG at Benson Hill, where she has been since 2022. With a background in energy management and sustainability, she has held various roles in organizations such as Navy Pier and Walgreens, contributing significantly to environmental initiatives.
Current Role at Benson Hill
Savitha Chelladurai serves as the Director of Sustainability & ESG at Benson Hill, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on integrating sustainability practices within the company’s operations and strategy. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing initiatives that align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. Chelladurai's expertise in sustainability is instrumental in advancing Benson Hill's commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovative food solutions.
Previous Experience in Sustainability Management
Prior to her current role, Chelladurai worked as the Sustainability Manager at Navy Pier from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she played a key role in enhancing the environmental profile of the venue by establishing critical relationships and developing a comprehensive sustainability program. This program included competitive benchmarking and analysis against peers, which contributed to Navy Pier's sustainability goals.
Background in Energy Management
Savitha Chelladurai has a solid background in energy management, having served as the Energy Manager at Ameresco from 2021 to 2022. In this capacity, she was responsible for overseeing energy efficiency projects and strategies. Additionally, she worked as an Energy and Sustainability Analyst at Walgreens from 2015 to 2018, where she formulated strategies to transition to energy-efficient refrigerants and phase out HFCs.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Chelladurai holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Environmental Management and Sustainability from the Illinois Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan from 2002 to 2005. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in sustainability and energy management.
Community Engagement and Teaching
In addition to her professional commitments, Savitha Chelladurai teaches Indian classical dance to both children and adults in her spare time. This engagement reflects her dedication to community involvement and education. Through her teaching, she fosters cultural appreciation and artistic expression among her students.