Emily Jackson Kessler
About Emily Jackson Kessler
Emily Jackson Kessler serves as the Senior Vice President of Sustainability at The Economist, where she leads initiatives related to greenhouse gas measurement and international sustainability commitments. With a background in events management and business research, she has over two decades of experience in the media and publishing industry.
Current Role as SVP Sustainability
Emily Jackson Kessler serves as the Senior Vice President of Sustainability at The Economist, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on sustainability within the organization. She is responsible for overseeing the company's commitments to various international sustainability frameworks, including the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Business Ambition for 1.5°C, and the UNFCCC Race to Zero. Kessler also leads an internal taskforce dedicated to measuring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Experience at The Economist
Kessler has extensive experience at The Economist, having held multiple roles since 2008. She served as Regional Director for Business Research from 2008 to 2012, and later took on the role of Sales Director for Events in 2013. From 2015 to 2017, she was the Director of Content Solutions for Europe. Following that, she was the Head of Germany and Austria from 2017 to 2022. Her diverse roles at The Economist reflect her expertise in business research, events management, and content solutions within the media and publishing industry.
Educational Background
Kessler has a strong academic background, having studied at the University of St Andrews, where she earned a Joint Honours MA in German and Management from 1994 to 1999. She furthered her education at the University of Cambridge, completing an Online Course in Business Sustainability Management in 2021. She also achieved a Postgraduate Certificate in Sustainable Business and Value Chains from 2022 to 2023. Currently, she is studying Sustainability Essentials for Business at the University of Cambridge.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining The Economist, Kessler worked at Expotechnik Asia Pte. Ltd as General Manager in Singapore from 2005 to 2007. She also held the position of Head of International Sales Management at Koelnmesse GmbH from 2007 to 2008. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Key Account Manager at Expotechnik Group from 2001 to 2005 and completed an internship in marketing communications at BRITA Group from 1996 to 1997. This diverse experience has contributed to her expertise in managing international initiatives.
Skills and Expertise
Kessler possesses extensive experience in thought leadership research and content marketing within the media and publishing industry. Her bilingual proficiency enhances her ability to manage international sustainability initiatives effectively. Kessler's expertise in sustainability is demonstrated through her leadership in various sustainability frameworks and her commitment to greenhouse gas measurement and reduction strategies.