Peter Bakker Explained

Peter Bakker
Birth Date:1 August 1961
Nationality:Dutch
Alma Mater:Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam
President of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Peter Bakker (born 1 August 1961) is a Dutch businessman who currently serves as president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.[1]

Education

Bakker has a master's degree in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Inholland University of Applied Sciences.

Career

Bakker was appointed President of WBCSD in January 2012 after being CEO of TNT N.V. for 10 years.[2] He is also the Chairman for War Child Netherlands, Deputy Chairman for International Integrated Reporting Council and a Co-Chair in the Sustainable Developments Solution Network.[3]

In 2020, Bakker was appointed by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to serve on the Advisory Committee for the 2021 Food Systems Summit, chaired by Inger Andersen.[4]

Other activities

Awards

Bakker was awarded the Clinton Global Citizen Award in 2009 and the SAM Sustainability Leadership Award.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About Peter Bakker. WBCSD President. 18 February 2017.
  2. News: WBCSD announces new president. Council. World Business. 15 September 2011. The Guardian. 18 February 2017. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  3. Web site: Peter Bakker The Huffington Post. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk. en-GB. 18 February 2017.
  4. Web site: Advisory Committee and Scientific Group for the 2021 Food Systems Summit . United Nations Secretary-General . en . 29 June 2020.
  5. Web site: Nespresso Sustainability Advisory Board.
  6. https://www.daimler.com/sustainability/basics/integrity/the-advisory-board-for-integrity.html Advisory Board for Integrity and Corporate Responsibility
  7. Web site: P&G Wikipedia.
  8. News: Peter Bakker. 17 September 2015. The Center for Business and the Environment at Yale. 18 February 2017.

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