IBM Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer Christina Shim
IBM has appointed Christina Shim as the new Chief Sustainability Officer, succeeding Wayne Balta, effective June 15. Christina brings 20 years of experience and is focused on advancing IBM's sustainability efforts. She aims to leverage technology to drive environmental impact and sustainability.
Christina Shim, with almost 20 years of experience, brings a wealth of knowledge to the role of IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer, ensuring continuity and advancement in sustainability efforts.
IBM's commitment to environmental leadership is underscored by the appointment of Christina Shim, who aims to leverage technology to create a positive impact on the environment and business operations.
Christina Shim's leadership is expected to drive growth, partnerships, and innovation in IBM's sustainability software business, utilizing AI and hybrid cloud technologies to advance sustainability efforts.
Wayne Balta's retirement as IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer may lead to a transition period that could impact the ongoing sustainability initiatives and strategies at the company.
Transitioning leadership from Wayne Balta to Christina Shim may pose challenges in maintaining the same level of external eminence and recognition previously held by IBM in environmental management and sustainability.
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / May 3, 2024 / IBM
Christina Shim has been appointed as IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer. Christina, formerly the global head of IBM Sustainability Software, brings almost 20 years of experience at the intersection of business, technology, and impact.
Wayne Balta, IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer, is retiring effective June 15. He will be succeeded by Christina Shim, Vice President, Product Management, IBM Sustainability Software, effective May 2.
During a remarkable 40-year career, Wayne has been the steward of IBM's commitment to environmental leadership and at the forefront of driving the company's global environmental results. He has also helped sustain the company's leadership on product safety. He is the architect of the global environmental management system that has ensured IBM's regulatory compliance and also enabled voluntary leadership initiatives which have garnered extensive recognition for IBM. His external eminence includes the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association for Environmental Management, and being named a White House "Champion of Change" by President Obama.
"At IBM, we are always looking for new ways to unlock the power of technology and transform our operations to become more efficient, increase productivity, and create a better employee and customer experience," said Joanne Wright, Senior Vice President, Transformation and Operations at IBM. "We are excited about this announcement, and we are confident that Christina's expertise will build on top of Wayne's legacy to advance our sustainability efforts even further."
Christina currently leads IBM's sustainability software business, driving growth, partnerships and innovation using AI and hybrid cloud. She also serves on IBM's AI Ethics Board and ESG Executive Steering Committee. Christina has transformed and created strategy and operations for Fortune 500 firms, startups, non-profits and government organizations globally. She was recently recognized as one of Fortune's Most Powerful Women Next Gen on climate change, and has represented IBM on climate change and the intersection of AI and sustainability in the media, at COP and the World Energy Congress.
"I'm thrilled to take on this new challenge and keep driving forward IBM's important environmental work leveraging the power of technology," said Christina Shim, IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer. "IBM serves as client zero for many of the technologies it brings to market, leveraging our own solutions and innovations to make a lasting, positive impact through sustainability and in our business. From minimizing climate-related risks to creating and implementing industry solutions that harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and hybrid cloud, we will create more pathways to better conserve natural resources and reduce environmental impact."
IBM has a track record of setting precedents; it has held environmental commitments for over 50 years and continues to lead the charge through research, advocacy, and coalitions. In addition, we believe AI-powered solutions can be a powerful tool for sustainability by accelerating problem-solving and helping us address climate change. Aligned with this vision, Christina will bring to her new role top industry practices in sustainability, including a deeper implementation of technology and infusion of data and AI into daily operations to further advance IBM's sustainability journey.
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FAQ
Who is the new Chief Sustainability Officer at IBM?
The new Chief Sustainability Officer at IBM is Christina Shim, who succeeded Wayne Balta, effective June 15.
What is Christina Shim's background and experience?
Christina Shim has almost 20 years of experience at the intersection of business, technology, and impact. She previously led IBM Sustainability Software and has a track record of driving sustainability efforts.
What are Christina Shim's responsibilities as Chief Sustainability Officer?
As IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer, Christina Shim will focus on leveraging technology to drive environmental impact and sustainability, leading growth, partnerships, and innovation in the sustainability software business.
