Valerie Kessler MBA
About Valerie Kessler MBA
Valerie Kessler, MBA, is the Global Energy Purchases - NA Renewable Energy Certificate Buyer and Process Owner at Procter & Gamble, specializing in renewable energy compliance and governance.
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Valerie Kessler MBA holds the position of Global Energy Purchases - NA Renewable Energy Certificate Buyer and Process Owner at Procter & Gamble. She has held this role since 2017, based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
As the Global Energy Purchases - NA Renewable Energy Certificate Buyer and Process Owner at Procter & Gamble, Valerie Kessler plays a pivotal role in managing compliance for Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) in North America. She oversees the company's participation in the EPA Green Power Partnership to ensure alignment with sustainability goals. Her expertise extends to voluntary renewable energy compliance and building robust end-to-end global renewable energy governance processes.
Previous Positions at Procter & Gamble
Valerie Kessler has a long history with Procter & Gamble, encompassing various roles. She served as NA Energy Purchase Primary Fuels Buyer from 2011 to 2016, Energy Conservation Purchasing Associate from 2010 to 2011, Project Leader from 2009 to 2010, Spend Pool Coordinator from 2007 to 2009, Marketing Transactional Buyer from 2006 to 2007, and Administrative Co-op from 2005 to 2006.
Academic Background
Valerie Kessler holds an MBA focused on Sustainability from Marylhurst University, achieved in 2011. She also earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Northern Kentucky University in 2006, a Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology from the University of Cincinnati in 2004, and an Associates of Art in Psychology from Cincinnati State Technical and Community College in 2001.
Career Beginnings
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Valerie Kessler accumulated valuable managerial experience. She worked as a Residential Manager at Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services from 2003 to 2006 and as an Assistant Manager at Organized Living from 1999 to 2003.
Achievements in Renewable Energy
Valerie Kessler developed a comprehensive strategy to help Procter & Gamble achieve its goal of 30% renewable energy use in North America by 2020. Her role involves specializing in compliance and governance processes for renewable energy on a global scale, which is crucial for the company’s sustainability initiatives.