Vanessa Otto-Mentz

Vanessa Otto-Mentz is the Sustainability Lead for Deloitte Risk Advisory in the Netherlands, focusing on building Responsible Businesses locally and internationally.

She possesses executive-level corporate strategy and sustainability/ESG expertise, combined with a background as a certified chartered accountant and experience in business management and systemic organizational change.

Vanessa's current emphasis lies in the strategic governance of sustainability performance within organizations, covering areas such as integrated performance, science-based target-setting, sustainable finance, climate risk, ESG strategies, and sustainability reporting and assurance.

Beyond her professional responsibilities, Vanessa derives fulfillment from guiding individuals on transformation journeys, drawing upon her credentials as an internationally accredited coach and Theory-U learning facilitator.

Her educational journey includes studies in Accounting, Leadership, Business Administration, Sustainability, and Management at various institutions such as University Of Johannesburg, Rhodes University, Ashridge Business School, Hult International Business School, and others.

Vanessa Otto-Mentz has been involved in multiple organizations and roles, including being a Partner at Deloitte Nederland, a Senior Associate at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, and a Member of various committees and boards dedicated to sustainability, strategy, and climate resilience.