Sotiria Anagnostou, PhD

Dr. Sotiria Anagnostou is a highly experienced professional in the fields of Climate Tech, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and Sustainability. She holds a PhD in Climate Risk and Adaptation from Arizona State University.26 With over 15 years of experience in the climate space, Dr. Anagnostou has established herself as an expert in corporate sustainability across multiple industries.1

Professional Background

Dr. Anagnostou's career spans various roles in both the public and private sectors:

• Current Positions:

  • Board Director at AZ CleanTech45
  • Strategy Director at Soana Climate2

• Previous Roles:

  • Head of ESG & Sustainability at STORE Capital
  • ESG and Sustainable Finance specialist at Federated Hermes
  • Global Sustainability Director at Ingevity
  • Carbon Manager at Whirlpool Corporation
  • Climate Change Scientist and Professor at Arizona State University2

Expertise and Focus

Dr. Anagnostou specializes in:

• Climate and sustainability strategy
• ESG implementation
• Clean technology ecosystem development
• Corporate sustainability

She is particularly focused on empowering Arizona's clean technology ecosystem and positioning the state as a leading hub for sustainability and innovation.3

Personal Attributes

Colleagues describe Dr. Anagnostou as a professional who brings humor and optimism to the battle against climate change.2 She is also known as a dog lover and desert dweller6, indicating her personal connection to the environment she works to protect.

Dr. Anagnostou's diverse experience and expertise make her a valuable asset in the field of climate technology and sustainability, particularly in her role as Board Director at AZ CleanTech.