Annie Bevan

Annie Bevan is an accomplished leader in sustainability with extensive experience across various organizations. As CEO and Founder of Parallel Sustainability since May 2017, Annie has spearheaded initiatives aimed at tackling significant environmental challenges. In addition, Annie serves as Chief Executive Officer at mindfulMATERIALS, a nonprofit focused on promoting sustainable building products, and as CEO at SMS Collaborative, offering verified data in the biotech and pharma sectors. Annie's role as Global Head of Sustainability at Superior Essex Communications showcases a commitment to enhancing sustainability practices in the communications industry. Previous positions include leadership roles at the International Living Future Institute, the U.S. Green Building Council, and GreenCircle Certified, where Annie developed certification and operations standards for sustainable products. Annie's educational background includes a BA in Geography and Geology from the University of Delaware and a Professional Certificate from Stanford University in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies.