Earth Foundation · Leadership
The board, advisors and team behind the Earth Foundation — the people who govern and run the organisation day to day.
Professionals representing diverse backgrounds and experiences, dedicated to upholding the Foundation's mission.
Founder & President of the Board
Peter McGarry
Entrepreneur & Macro Portfolio Manager
Peter is an Irishman based in Switzerland, a father of four, entrepreneur, macro portfolio manager and extreme runner. His interest in sustainability was sparked by his children's enthusiasm for the environment and his first-hand experiences running marathons on all 7 continents and the North Pole.
Independent Member of the Board
Frits Bontekoe
Adjunct Professor of Law, Luiss Guido Carli University
Frits is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Luiss Guido Carli University in Rome. Previously Legal Counsel for WIPO with over 20 years as a legal advisor to various international organizations.
Independent Member of the Board
Bjørn Kjærand Haugland
CEO, Skift Business Climate Leaders
Bjørn is the CEO of Skift Business Climate Leaders, accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. Former Executive Vice President of DNV Group. Board member at WWF Norway and the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences.
Independent Member of the Board
Guillaume Jacquemet
Associate, Kellerhals Carrard · Geneva
Guillaume specializes in corporate governance, CSR, and philanthropy. Research at Stanford and UC Berkeley. PhD in sustainable corporate governance, admitted to the Geneva Bar.
Independent Member of the Board
Janet Voûte
Chair, Nestlé Creating Shared Value Council
Janet chairs the Nestlé Creating Shared Value Council. Former VP and Global Head of Public Affairs at Nestlé (2010–2016). Previously CEO of the World Heart Federation and CEO of Bain & Company Switzerland.
Independent Member of the Board
Maggie Rarieya
Global Partnership Director, Amref Health Africa
Global Partnership Director at Amref Health Africa. Previously Director of Inclusive Impact & Sustainability at Visa Inc. MBA from University of Nairobi, ALM in Sustainability from Harvard.