Samar Barthas

Samar BARTHAS is an accomplished sustainability professional with extensive experience in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, currently serving as ESG Manager at Syngenta Group since June 2018, where responsibilities include designing ESG frameworks and monitoring impacts and opportunities. Prior to this role, Samar held positions in corporate finance and treasury, focusing on sustainability financing and optimizing capital structures for affiliates. Experience includes managing funding for over 200 global affiliates at Syngenta and leading international renewable energy projects at EDF ENERGIES NOUVELLES, where recognition was received from President Barack Obama for a significant project. Earlier career roles included project management at Dexia and credit analysis at HSBC, alongside foundational auditing experience at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Samar holds a Master's degree in Finance and Strategy from ESCP Business School.