Rosemary O'brien, MBA
About Rosemary O'brien, MBA
Rosemary O'Brien, MBA, serves as the Vice President of Climate Policy and Strategy at ClimeCo, where she has worked since 2021. With over four decades of experience in public affairs and sustainability, she has directed significant initiatives in carbon policy and emissions reduction.
Work at ClimeCo
Rosemary O'Brien has served as Vice President of Climate Policy and Strategy at ClimeCo since 2021. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies related to climate policy. Her work involves addressing various legislative and regulatory issues concerning carbon policy and sustainability. ClimeCo, based in Washington, D.C., is dedicated to providing innovative solutions for climate change and environmental sustainability.
Previous Experience at CF Industries
Before joining ClimeCo, Rosemary O'Brien worked at CF Industries for 43 years, holding the position of Vice President of Public Affairs. Her responsibilities included government affairs, public policy, advocacy, and sustainability. During her tenure, she managed an emissions reduction program that successfully developed and sold verified carbon offsets at two manufacturing sites in the United States.
Education and Expertise
Rosemary O'Brien holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and History from the University of New Hampshire. She furthered her education by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from American University. Her academic background supports her extensive experience in climate policy, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives.
Legislative Initiatives and Partnerships
Throughout her career, Rosemary O'Brien has directed strategies for various legislative and regulatory issues related to carbon policy and compliance in North America and the United Kingdom. She launched a corporate-sponsored partnership with The Nature Conservancy, collaborating with over 50 agricultural and conservation organizations to educate Iowa farmers on best management and conservation practices.
Early Career at National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Rosemary O'Brien began her career as a Legislative Assistant at the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, where she worked for one year from 1977 to 1978 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. This early experience laid the foundation for her extensive career in public affairs and climate policy.