Molly Ernst-Alper

Molly Ernst-Alper is a seasoned professional in social impact and sustainability, currently serving as the Global Director of Social Impact at James Hardie since September 2022, where leadership focuses on strategic community engagement and developing a global social sustainability and human rights program. Prior experience includes various roles at Unilever from January 2017 to September 2022, advancing through the ranks as a Social Accountability Manager and Social Sustainability Senior Manager, among others. Molly has also contributed to sustainable innovation at FUTUREMADE GROUP and worked as a consultant in business resilience and corporate responsibility. Molly's earlier career includes significant positions at PVH Corp., American Museum of Natural History, and Eileen Fisher. Academic credentials include a BA in Human Rights and Latin American Studies from Barnard College and an MBA in Managing for Sustainability from Marlboro College.