Frederik Otto

Frederik Otto is the founder and executive director of The Sustainability Board, an independent non-profit organisation supporting sustainable leadership and governance through research, thought leadership, and intelligence services. The Sustainability Board believes that poor leadership is a systemic risk, and that business is a powerful vehicle for positive change. Its reports, intelligence, dialogues, and community aim to drive accountability for a sustainable future. Frederik is a leader in consulting for multinational companies on organisation and human capital strategy, with a focus on sustainability and ESG. He is also a member of the Council for Inclusive Capitalism and a fellow of Salzburg Global Seminar.

Latest Articles by Frederik Otto

  1. sustainability expertise

    19 June, 2024

    How to boost the board’s sustainability expertise

    To foster engagement with material sustainability issues in the future, companies need to ensure leaders are skilled and ready.
  2. sustainable steps

    14 August, 2023

    3 steps to accelerate sustainability

    The board has a crucial role in identifying, assessing, and monitoring sustainability strategy, including ESG, technology and diversity.
  3. network of pins and string

    2 July, 2020

    The PEP framework: how business can harness the power of purpose

    By tapping into corporate purpose and individual management style, PEP fosters outcomes that benefit all stakeholders in a corporate ecosystem.
  4. Boardroom with green chairs

    16 December, 2019

    Global leadership on sustainability requires greener boards

    Research into the top 100 public companies shows the right board composition can boost sustainability commitments and drive change.