Lise Kingo

Lise Kingo, born on August 3, 1961, is a Danish businesswoman and sustainability expert currently serving as an Independent Board Director at Danone, Sanofi, and Covestro.13 She is the Chair of the CSR Committee at Danone.4

Kingo has an extensive background in business and sustainability:

1. She was the CEO & Executive Director of the United Nations Global Compact from 2015 to June 2020.3
2. Prior to her UN role, she spent 26 years at Novo Nordisk, where she served as Chief of Staff, Executive Vice President, and member of the Executive Management team.3
3. She played a crucial role in defining Novo Nordisk's sustainable business strategy.3

Her educational background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Religions and Ancient Greek Art from the University of Aarhus, Denmark
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Economics from Copenhagen Business School
• Master's degree in Responsibility & Business from the University of Bath, UK
• Certificate in Corporate Governance from INSEAD13

Kingo is known for her expertise in implementing purposeful and effective sustainability initiatives and her advocacy for the private sector's role in addressing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges.2