Paula Byrne
Paula Byrne
Program Director, ESG Center, Europe
The Conference Board
Paula is a sustainability consultant with 15+ years of experience in business and human rights, responsible procurement, corporate governance, and ESG. She oversees and coordinates the European ESG Center, programs, supporting member companies in their sustainable transformation journey.
Paula has deep knowledge of EU sustainability legislation and customer expectations, particularly on supply chain due diligence and sustainability reporting.
Paula has worked in a variety of sectors, including electronics, food, and tropical agriculture. She was previously the Sustainability Director Europe for Samsung Electronics, where she led the engagement with key customers and NGOs on supply chain due diligence. She also held senior sustainability positions at CSR Europe and the EU chocolate industry.
Paula is based in Brussels and is fluent in English, French, and Italian.
Publications by Paula Byrne
Reports
- Sustainable Business Redefined: Resilience and Opportunity 14 February, 2024
- Zooming in on the "S" in ESG 04 December, 2023