Elisabeth Brinton

My life’s work is centered on sustainability. Throughout my 30-year career, I have developed, commercialized, and scaled new technology and business models across the globe. I strive to be a change agent and spend most of my time helping others build their businesses and scale solutions that matter. I have a deep knowledge of sustainability finance, energy transition, providence, business model innovation across sectors and market transformation including, new environmental products across carbon, electrification, food/Ag, water and circularity. As an experienced divisional CEO and P&L owner on a worldwide scale, I have hands-on experience in delivering exponential growth, shareholder value, and positive ESG outcomes with my teams. With the convergence of the physical, digital, and financial means to effectuate sustainability outcomes, I have been able to create and unlock growth across a multi-bottom line which has spurred new opportunities for partners and stakeholders across multiple industries and markets. As an experienced publicly listed company Board member, I also have practical experience with ESG governance, risk, corporate strategy and capital markets. As Corporate Vice President of Sustainability at Microsoft, my team and I accelerate progress toward a more sustainable future by reducing our environmental footprint, accelerating ESG actions and community globally, and helping our customers practically solve their sustainability and business objectives through the deployment of technology solutions that enable measurable results, while advocating for policies that support progress towards a just and inclusive NetZero economy. To keep balance in my life, I compete in equestrian show jumping, training my horses four to five times per week. I love the relationship journey with my horses and learn from them every ride. I also value the sport of equestrian show jumping because all athletes compete equally. Farm life keeps me grounded in the natural world, and I am deeply grateful for the beauty and resiliency all around us. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." – Margaret Mead