Dr. Alexander Nick is leading the Climate Action and the Nature Action Imperatives. He holds more than 20 years of experience working across countries and industries on corporate sustainability. Prior to joining WBCSD in 2022, he worked at BMW Group in Corporate Strategy, incl. as Head of Climate Strategy and ESG Standards. Alex also worked as a Director for SustainAbility in London, a global strategy consultancy and think tank, and as a research associate for IMD Lausanne.
Alex completed a PhD in strategic management & corporate foresight and holds a major in business administration and electrical engineering from Technical University Darmstadt, Germany. During his studies, Alex held various leadership positions in the international student organization AIESEC. Indeed, it was this deep involvement that brought Alex to dedicate his career to using the power of business to create a positive impact on society and the planet.
Alex has a deep understanding of corporate dynamics and success factors. He seeks to unlock key stumbling blocks and supports unleashing transformative solutions that add value to business and society.