Blair Swedeen
About Blair Swedeen
Blair Swedeen is a seasoned professional in climate risk assessment and sustainability, currently serving as the Global Head of Net Zero and Sustainability at Meta. With a background in finance and extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple companies, he focuses on climate tech startups and responsible supply chain management.
Current Role at Meta
Blair Swedeen serves as the Global Head of Net Zero and Sustainability at Meta, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on advancing Meta's decarbonization efforts and climate risk assessment and reporting. He leads initiatives aimed at achieving net-zero emissions and promoting sustainability across the organization. His work involves collaboration with various teams to implement strategies that enhance environmental responsibility.
Previous Experience at Meta
Blair Swedeen has held multiple positions at Meta prior to his current role. He was the Managing Director of Partner Analytics, Strategy & Business Development from 2019 to 2023. Additionally, he worked as the Director of Growth Partnerships and Programs from 2015 to 2019, and as the New Business Development Lead from 2014 to 2015. Throughout these roles, he contributed to various strategic initiatives and partnerships that supported Meta's growth and sustainability objectives.
Professional Background
Blair Swedeen has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles in various organizations. He worked at UBS as a Director and Quantitative Analyst from 1998 to 2001 in the Greater Chicago Area. He also served as GM and Sr. Product Line Manager at HERE Technologies from 2003 to 2006. His early career included an MBA summer internship at Cisco in 2002. Additionally, he founded Partenza Consulting, where he served as Principal from 2006 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Blair Swedeen holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Finance and Economics from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. He also earned an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied Marketing, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Economics. Furthermore, he achieved a Fellowship from Terra.do, focusing on Climate Change and Learning for Action, which aligns with his current interests in climate tech and sustainability.
Interests in Climate Tech
Blair Swedeen has a strong interest in climate tech startups that utilize software, data science, or marketplace models to create impactful solutions. He is currently involved with MCJ Collective as a Limited Partner in a Climate Tech Venture Fund, which reflects his commitment to supporting innovative approaches to climate challenges. His work at Meta also includes leading teams that focus on water stewardship and responsible supply chain practices.