Head of Sustainability (Geneva - Switzerland)
The Head of Sustainability is responsible for implementing FIA’s sustainability vision and strategy across the organization and the FIA community.
Reporting directly to the sustainability and D&I Director, this role leads a dedicated sustainability team, ensuring that all initiatives align with FIA’s Environmental Strategy and broader sustainability objectives.
This role involves working cross-functionally with FIA member clubs, internal units, motorsport stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and international organizations to drive measurable impact.
MISSIONS AND RESPONSABILITIES :
Strategic Leadership & Implementation
Lead the Sustainability activity and its team, ensuring successful implementation of the Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion strategy.
Oversee sustainability initiatives across sport and mobility, with a focus but not limited to carbon management, biodiversity and air pollution.
Position the FIA within the global sustainability conversation, by actively participating in key events, such as Sustainability Forums or UN climate conference.
Develop a sustained communication and behaviour change strategy to inform consumers and empower road users and fans to adopt more sustainable mobility patterns, in cooperation with relevant organisations.
Act as an advisor and advocate for sustainability within FIA’s internal departments.
Represent FIA at key internal and external events when relevant.
Operational Management
Lead the FIA Sport Environment & Sustainability Commission, ensuring measurable progress and consistent reporting to the Sustainability and D&I Committee and the World Motor Sport Council.
Coordinate and develop FIA’s sustainability research to drive a knowledge-based transition to net-zero future for road sport.
Equip member clubs and motorsport stakeholders with guidelines, toolkits, training and best practices to enhance sustainability in their operations.
Explore innovative funding mechanisms to support FIA’s sustainability programs.
Support the identification of opportunities for potential commercial partnerships to further sustainability initiatives.
Support new business development, regulatory and financial models that will ultimately benefit all motorsport stakeholders.
PROFILE :
Post-graduate degree in Environmental Management or related field.
8+ years in a sustainability-related role with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
Strong expertise in climate strategy, biodiversity, circular economy, and carbon management.
Fluency in English and French; Spanish is an asset.
Experience in advocacy, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement at a global level.
Ability to work in a complex, political and dynamic multi-cultural environment and under pressure.
Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and partnership skills.
Strong team management skills and proven track record of successfully managing international teams.
Promotes collaboration and collective success over individual recognition.
Deadline to apply : 16 February 2025
The FIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
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