Annette Koehler

Partner and EMEA Lead Product Sustainability & Circularity at ERM - the business of sustainability

Annette Koehler is an experienced professional in the field of sustainability management, currently serving as the EMEA Lead Product Sustainability & Circularity at ERM (Environmental Resources Management).1 Her career spans over 15 years, during which she has developed extensive expertise in sustainability strategy development and implementation across various industrial sectors.1

Professional Experience

Koehler's current role at ERM began in November 2023.1 Prior to this, she held several notable positions:

Partner and Global Account Director at ERM (May 2019 - October 2023)
Group Sustainability Officer at Bühler Group (January 2018 - April 2019)
Managing Director at thinkstep Switzerland (April 2015 - November 2017)
Managing Director at PE INTERNATIONAL Switzerland (January 2011 - March 2015)

Academic Background

Annette Koehler has a strong academic foundation in environmental engineering and life cycle assessment:

Ph.D. (Dr. sc. ETH) in Life Cycle Assessment from ETH Zürich (2002 - 2005)
Master's degree (Dipl.-Ing.) in Environmental Engineering from Technische Universität Berlin (1995 - 2001)

Areas of Expertise

Throughout her career, Koehler has demonstrated proficiency in:

Sustainability management and strategy implementation
Carbon and water management
Life cycle assessment and management
Sustainable resource management
Product portfolio steering
Sustainability performance improvement programs

Professional Approach

Koehler is described as a solution-oriented and strategically thinking professional who successfully integrates internationally recognized expertise in sustainability management with operational implementation of decision-support tools and processes in industry.1 Her experience includes collaboration with industry groups, international organizations, associations, and authorities.1

Annette Koehler's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username annette-koehler-a8b6aba, reflecting her professional presence and networking in the sustainability field.