Pierre Klemas

Chief Sustainability Officer at Stirling Square

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As the Chief Sustainability Officer of Stirling Square, Pierre leads the integration of ESG strategies across the Firm and its portfolio, drawing on over 20 years of experience in consultancy, engineering, and investment. He has held leading ESG and sustainability roles at renowned organisations such as AECOM, Technip, EDF Renouvelables, and Ardian. With a strong engineering background in environment, health, and safety, Pierre combines deep operational expertise with a strategic vision to drive sustainable excellence within the financial markets sector.

Pierre has successfully developed and implemented climate strategies and ESG data management systems, working closely with each portfolio company to embed sustainability as a cornerstone of value preservation, value creation, and the effective harvesting of social and environmental opportunities. He leverages his in-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, best practice frameworks, and impact management methodologies to ensure robust compliance and alignment with evolving sustainability expectations, while delivering measurable positive outcomes.

Holding a Master’s degree in physics applied to engineering from University Pierre et Marie curie and an MBA from ESCP, Pierre has led transformational sustainability frameworks for both listed and private companies in several sectors. A father of two, he is deeply committed to building a sustainable future for the next generation, both professionally and personally. Beyond his professional pursuits, Pierre channels his creativity into music as a bass player and photography as a Getty Images Contributor, adding a unique perspective to his work and interests.