Nick de Ruiter said: “I feel very privileged and honored to take on this role within ERM. The transition to a sustainable future is more relevant than ever, and I believe that we need businesses from all over the world to achieve this change. I am thrilled to take on this role at a company that is so strongly positioned in sustainability consulting, and I am looking forward to expanding opportunities for our clients, our people and other stakeholders.”
Tim Strawn, Regional CEO for EMEA at ERM said: “Nick brings a wealth of sustainability skills and experience to this role, at a critical time as we help our clients navigate a complex landscape and accelerate their sustainability efforts. As we face this decade of action, he is the right person at the right time to lead our EMEA Sustainability and Climate Change team, and I look forward to seeing the positive impact of his leadership in our region”.
De Ruiter founded Sustainalize in 2010, together with Justus Koek. He has more than 15 years of sustainability experience, across a wide range of sectors and geographies. Within Sustainalize he served as head of sales and business development. He will partly continue his activities in the Dutch market, working with Misha Elkerbout.