Denise Rotondo
About Denise Rotondo
Denise Rotondo serves as the Chief Sustainability Leaders Community Manager at the World Economic Forum, where she leads a community of over 100 executives focused on corporate sustainability. She holds a Master's in Responsible Management for Climate Action and has extensive experience in sustainability roles across various organizations, including Oracle and Easynet Group.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Denise Rotondo currently holds the position of Chief Sustainability Leaders Community Manager at the World Economic Forum. In this role, she leads a community of over 100 C-suite executives from 24 industries and 28 countries, focusing on driving corporate transformation in sustainability. Additionally, she serves as the Business Engagement Strategy Leader for the Centre for Nature and Climate, a position she has held since 2022. Her work involves engaging business leaders globally to foster sustainable practices.
Previous Experience in Sustainability Management
Denise Rotondo has extensive experience in sustainability management. Prior to her current roles, she worked as a Climate Action Project Manager at the World Economic Forum for seven months in 2022. She also served as a Sustainability Program Manager at Oracle from 2018 to 2020. Her previous roles include Strategic Partnerships Development Manager at Easynet Group and Enterprise Account Manager at Interoute, both of which contributed to her expertise in business strategy and sustainability.
Education and Expertise
Denise Rotondo has a strong educational background in business and sustainability. She studied at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), where she completed a Master in Sustainability Management for Climate Action. She also holds a Master of Science in Responsible Management for Climate Action and a Bachelor's degree in Economy and Management from Università degli Studi di Parma. Additionally, she completed a program at Harvard Business School Online focused on the Power of Influence for Positive Impact.
Leadership and Community Engagement
Denise Rotondo has demonstrated leadership in various capacities throughout her career. At the World Economic Forum, she leads a community aimed at fostering sustainability among business leaders. Her participation in the Women in Tech Leadership Program further highlights her commitment to enhancing leadership skills within the technology sector. Her background in international management and business strategy supports her efforts in engaging diverse stakeholders in sustainability initiatives.
Sustainability Initiatives and Projects
Denise Rotondo has been involved in several sustainability initiatives throughout her career. She completed a Sustainability Program in Food Systems in Transition at ETH Zurich's World Food System Center, emphasizing her expertise in sustainable food systems. Additionally, she served as Oracle Green Team Leader, where she focused on implementing sustainability initiatives within the company. Her work at the Future Food Institute involved institutional relations and international strategic agreements for the G20.