2022

Randolf Waters is Senior Director of Global Branding & Partnerships at Xylem, a global water technology leader. In this role he leads the purpose-driven partnership with Manchester City FC, Pep Guardiola, and other sports icons to “challenge global complacency on water and climate change” by engaging one billion people in water awareness, education, and volunteerism activities. He is also responsible for managing the overall brand strategy for Xylem and its 40+ product brands. An International Water Association Fellow and an Aspen Institute First Movers Fellow, Randolf has been an active member of the water industry since 2010. From Colorado, USA and currently based in Switzerland.

Philip Quinn is the Chief Operating Officer for Munster Rugby in Ireland. Philip has worked with Munster for over 15 years in various roles across the club and, prior to joining Munster, he worked with Eli Lilly and ConocoPhillips in finance roles.

His current role includes the overall strategic planning process for the club, player and coach contracting, and oversight of all finance and operations within the club. One new addition to the role during Covid has been the development of the Sustainability Strategy for the club which will form a major part of the club’s new strategic plan later this year.

Amy Munro studied oceanography at the University of Southampton before embarking on a career in the sports industry, focusing on sustainability strategy creation and implementation. She has developed a specialism in working within performance sailing teams, developing her knowledge as the Sustainability Officer for the British Challenger for the 35th America’s Cup before working at 11th Hour Racing Team, which will compete in The Ocean Race 2022-23. Amy sits on the World Sailing Sustainability Commission.

Ayano Suga leads the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins’ social responsibility initiative “Dolphins Smile” with the “Off-court 3-Point” concept that categorises the UN Global Goals into the three Ps – Planet, People, and Peace – and has contributed to developing the Dolphins Smile as one of the top-tier initiatives of the B LEAGUE (Japanese pro basketball).

She works on the emission measurement of the Dolphins, the first Japanese sports organization that joined Race to Zero, and is also active in engaging fans with players’ posters and messages, which changed the mindset of about eighty per cent of their fans to commit to using low-carbon means to come to the arena.

Before joining the Dolphins, Ayano has worked with some B LEAGUE clubs in Japan after working as buyer and store manager in Tokyo. As a mother of a 2-year-old son, she is a role model for young female professionals in Japanese sports industry.

In my professional sporting career I have competed in three Olympic Games and have won multiple world medals. Alongside this I have been lucky to work for some incredible organisations: Sky Sports, Aramark, Tayto Snacks, Tayto Park and Indeed.

After the Tokyo games I returned to college to gain a deeper understanding of the sustainability field. I am now completing a MSc in Sustainable Resources: Economics, Policy and Transitions in UCL. With a focus on environmental risk, new energy business models, environmental policy, and others. It has been one of the most eye-opening years.

After my years working in the sporting industry, I am fascinated about how sport and sustainability are interlinked.

Chris is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who spent the better part of eight MLB seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati Reds. A Southern California native who grew up as a natural environmentalist, Chris is the co-founder of Players for the Planet and helps oversee One Tree Planted’s sports partnerships, including the Play for Trees program.

Massimo Calvelli began serving as ATP Chief Executive Officer in January 2020. The Italian has been a highly respected sports executive in global sales, marketing, operations and product development for the past 20 years. Most recently, Calvelli was employed by Nike where he worked across multiple functions and oversaw all aspects of global tennis sports marketing. During his time at Nike, he led negotiations with many of the sport’s global icons. Previously, Calvelli was the Global Business Director for Wilson Sporting Goods.

For over twenty years Jonathan has dedicated his career to helping advance sustainability and climate action, in and through golf.

A geographer and graduate of the University of St Andrews, he led the environmental team at Scottish Golf before founding GEO in 2006.

He advises some of golf’s leading associations, tours and tournaments including: The R&A; European Tour Group; Ryder Cup; LPGA; Ladies European Tour; and Olympic Golf. Also advocating widely at events and through media; and helping represent golf in the mainstream sustainability movement amongst governments, NGO’s and businesses.

In addition, Jonathan has led the Foundation to become the only body in sport to meet the rigorous ISEAL Alliance ‘Code Compliance’ for sustainability standards, certification and reporting systems, joining peer groups such as Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Forest Stewardship Council and Marine Stewardship Council.

Jonathan is a full member of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management, and a former Board member of the ISEAL Alliance. He lives near Edinburgh, enjoys playing and watching many sports, and spending time in the great outdoors.

Industrial engineer with more than 39 years of experience in marketing and sports marketing, senior management and strategic planning in consumer companies, mass media and sports institutions. Current marketer of the Colombian Olympic Committee and other properties of sports and athletes. manager of Acting Green Forum, Top Athlete Forum, E+V and other activities and events.

Alexandra (Aly) Criscuolo, a GreenBiz 30 Under 30 recipient, is determined to make sports and organizations more sustainable. She was appointed as the first Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility Director at New York Road Runners (a UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Signatory), where she develops and implements sustainability strategy for the world’s largest marathon, 50+ annual races, and multiple facilities. Previously, she worked at Kickstarter as the organization’s in-house Environmental Impact Consultant and General Electric in the environmental risk and energy project finance space. Alexandra has an MBA in Sustainability from Bard College and a BS degree in Finance from Fairfield University with minors in Environmental Studies and Spanish. She was a Division I swimmer and enjoys competing in road races and triathlons.