Luis Neves

CEO of the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI), Former Head of Sustainable Development at Deutsche Telekom

Twin Transformation Advocate, Thought Leader, Multilingual

Luis Neves is CEO of the Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) since 2017, where he previously held the position of Chairman since 2008. Under Luis’ leadership, GeSI has become a globally recognised ‘thought leader’ organisation in the field of ICT sustainability, with a strong focus on the enabling role and positive contribution of digital technologies to climate action. Prior to GeSI, he spent more than 15 years at Deutsche Telekom, where he was Head of Sustainable Development and Environment, VP of Corporate Responsibility and Chief Sustainability and Climate Protection Officer. Luis has also held positions and played relevant roles at international level in organisations such as the UN Global Compact Lead Group, Econsense – the German Sustainability Association, the World Resources Forum Association and the UNFCCC Momentum for Change Initiative.