Laurette Siemonek

Laurette Siemonek is an experienced climate action professional currently serving as the Manager of Climate Action at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development since October 2022. Previously, Laurette held the position of Principal Advisor for Climate Action at the Sustainable Business Council NZ and managed the Climate Leaders Coalition. Laurette's notable experience also includes advising New Zealand's Minister of Climate Change as Private Secretary and serving as a Senior Policy Analyst at the Ministry for the Environment. Laurette's academic background includes a Master's degree in Climate Change Science and Policy from Victoria University of Wellington, awarded with Distinction, and a Certificate of Completion in Business Sustainability Management from the University of Cambridge.