Anne Ascharsobi

Anne Ascharsobi is the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) Digital Innovation Lead for ESG & Sustainability at Amazon Web Services (AWS). She has a diverse background in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) leadership, digital innovation, and nonprofit strategy.

Career Overview

Before joining AWS in December 2022, Ascharsobi held various significant roles:

• Xero: She served as the Director of Sustainability, where she established the sustainability function and led efforts in corporate ESG operations and community support.

• Google: As part of the startup team in Silicon Valley, she contributed to building enterprise analytics products and managed Google's philanthropic initiatives across the U.S. and APAC regions.

• Entrepreneurship: As the founder of "Generous Jewels," a nonprofit ethical jewelry business, she aimed to eradicate extreme poverty by donating profits to vetted nonprofits.

• Consulting: She has experience in strategic consulting for large nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies, focusing on philanthropy and sustainability strategies.13

In her current role at AWS, Ascharsobi focuses on collaborating with major clients to develop innovative sustainability technologies and drive impactful ESG initiatives across the region.124