Head of Sustainability

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.

Commercial Strategy

• 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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