Angie Farrag Thibault
About Angie Farrag Thibault
Angie Farrag Thibault serves as the Freight Decarbonization & Sustainability Lead at the World Economic Forum, where she has played a significant role in initiatives aimed at achieving zero emission heavy-duty trucking by 2030. With extensive experience in sustainability across various sectors, she has held leadership positions at organizations such as BSR and Deloitte, and has a strong academic background in environmental sciences and corporate responsibility.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Angie Farrag Thibault serves as the Freight Decarbonization & Sustainability Lead at the World Economic Forum. She has held this position since 2022, focusing on initiatives that promote sustainability in the freight transport sector. Thibault also works as the Clean Trucking Lead, a role she has occupied since 2020. In these capacities, she has played a significant role in the development of the Road Freight Zero initiative, which aims to achieve zero-emission heavy-duty trucking by 2030.
Previous Experience at BSR
Thibault worked at BSR (Business for Social Responsibility) for a total of five years from 2008 to 2013, initially as Manager of Advisory Services. She then progressed to Associate Director from 2013 to 2016, and later served as Director of Transport & Logistics and Director of Collaboration Portfolio from 2016 to 2020. During her tenure, she focused on sustainability in transport and logistics, leading cross-value chain collaborations that drive system change.
Educational Background
Angie Farrag Thibault has a diverse educational background. She earned a BSc in Environmental Sciences from the University of Southampton, studying from 1996 to 1999. She also completed a Master's degree in Sustainable Tourism, Environment and Development Studies at SOAS University of London from 1999 to 2000. Additionally, she achieved an Executive Masters in Energy Management from ESCP Business School in 2009 and studied Integrating Corporate Responsibility at Ashridge Executive Education and Hult International Business School in 2005.
Experience in Sustainability and Freight Transport
Thibault has substantial experience in sustainability, particularly in the freight transport sector. She has worked in various roles that emphasize the buyer-supplier dynamics and technical requirements across aviation, shipping, and trucking. Her expertise has positioned her as a thought leader in freight transport sustainability, focusing on the roles of both state and non-state actors in driving environmental change.
Global Work and Life Experience
Angie Farrag Thibault has a global perspective shaped by her Egyptian heritage and upbringing in London. This diverse background informs her approach to sustainability and collaboration in international contexts. Her work experience spans multiple countries, including significant roles in Paris and Geneva, contributing to her understanding of global sustainability challenges.