Irene Garonna

Irene Garonna is a seasoned professional in sustainability risk management with extensive experience at Swiss Re since September 2017, currently holding the position of Senior Sustainability Risk Manager. Irene has prior roles at Swiss Re as Senior Property Solutions Manager and Underwriter for the Food and Agriculture Business, focusing on innovative agro and weather (re-)insurance solutions and analyzing agricultural risk drivers using advanced data techniques. Academic credentials include a PhD in Earth Observation from the University of Zurich, an MSc in Environmental Change and Management from the University of Oxford, and a BSc in Environmental Biology from UCL. Additional experience includes research roles at Remote Sensing Laboratories, UNEP-GRID, and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.