Corporate climate action is becoming an increasingly vexing challenge. Evidence is mounting that the tangible impacts of climate change are being felt now, and stakeholders are demanding action.
Education
- MBA, Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne
- BE (honors), civil engineering, The University of Melbourne
- BSc, mathematics, The University of Melbourne
Rebecca Russell is Boston Consulting Group's climate and sustainability lead for Australia and New Zealand. She leads the firm's work in sustainable operations for Asia-Pacific, and is a core member of the Energy, Industrial Goods, and Public Sector practices. Her work helps clients in the private, public, and social sectors navigate the complex journey toward a low-emissions future, including climate strategy, energy transition, nature-positive outcomes, and equitable transition pathways.
Rebecca has worked extensively on strategy, operations improvement, and large capital projects, and has led a number of business transformations during her career at BCG. Prior to joining the firm, she was an executive in the Victorian Government's Department of Transport, and also worked in engineering and construction with AECOM.
