Susannah Fitzherbert Brockholes
About Susannah Fitzherbert Brockholes
Susannah Fitzherbert Brockholes is a Director of Sustainable Finance at HSBC, with over 15 years of experience in climate change and sustainability projects. She has held various roles in organizations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Climate and Development Knowledge Network, and she possesses a strong engineering background.
Current Role at HSBC
Susannah Fitzherbert Brockholes serves as the Director of Sustainable Finance at HSBC, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on integrating sustainability into financial practices and developing strategies that support climate-related initiatives. Her work involves collaboration with various stakeholders to promote sustainable investment and finance solutions.
Previous Experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers
Prior to her current role, Brockholes worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in various capacities. She served as Assistant Director from 2018 to 2022, where she contributed to sustainability and climate change projects. Earlier, she held the position of Manager in Sustainability and Climate Change from 2014 to 2018 and worked as a Senior Associate from 2013 to 2014. Her tenure at PwC spanned nearly a decade, enhancing her expertise in sustainable finance.
Background in Climate and Development Knowledge Network
Brockholes held multiple roles at the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) between 2014 and 2017. She initially worked as Technical Assistance Lead for Latin America and the Caribbean from 2014 to 2016, followed by a position as Head of Country Programmes from 2016 to 2017. Her work involved providing technical assistance and managing climate-related programs in various countries.
Educational Qualifications
Brockholes earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering with Study in Continental Europe from the University of Bristol, graduating with First Class Honours in 2007. Additionally, she completed a Certified Expert in Climate and Renewable Energy Finance program at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management in 2021, further enhancing her qualifications in sustainable finance.
Engineering and Sustainability Expertise
Brockholes possesses over 15 years of experience in climate change and sustainability, working with both public and private sector clients. Her engineering background includes roles as a Graduate Structural Engineer at WSP Group and as a Senior Consultant in Sustainability and Climate Change at WSP Environment & Energy. This diverse skill set supports her technical expertise in climate and programme management.