Hydrogen, Sustainability, and Innovation: Lessons from a Global Leader | S. 1 E 106 with Dr. Venera Anderson

The Sustainability Journey- by Samuele Tini

" Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail". Dr. Venera N. Anderson is a global strategy advisor and published author on sustainability and climate issues. She creates and implements innovative solutions that address the world’s most pressing issues, such as climate change, economic development, and humanitarian challenges.

In this episode, Dr. Anderson shares her diverse experiences ranging from Wall Street to global sustainability projects, emphasizing her focus on clean energy technologies, especially green hydrogen.

She discusses the challenges and opportunities in scaling green hydrogen globally, the importance of an equitable energy transition, and her contributions to various international projects. Her insights into the evolution of career paths, the significance of portfolio careers, and her personal journey through the realms of finance, academia, and sustainability advocacy offer a comprehensive view of the complexities and potential solutions in the fight against climate change.

Some useful links and full bio

Biography:

Following her tenure on Wall Street at Salomon Smith Barney, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Credit Suisse, Dr. Venera N. Anderson is now an independent global strategy advisor and published author on sustainability and climate issues. She creates and implements innovative solutions that address the world's most pressing problems, such as climate change, economic development, and humanitarian challenges. Dr. Anderson primarily focuses on international projects in clean energy/tech sectors and proprietary analytical research.

Dr. Anderson is a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, an International Expert in "Women in Green Hydrogen," Rotary International's Paul Harris Fellow, and a recipient of the USA President's Volunteer Service Award for outstanding dedication to the mission of the American Red Cross.

Dr. Anderson is also a co-author of the "Touching Hydrogen Future" book (2023, 2nd ed.), author of "The Fight Against Poverty in the BRICS countries: Historical: Socio-Economic, and Political Aspects" (2020), and co-author of 5 other books on poverty in transitional economies (2003-2020).

Dr. Anderson is a LinkedIn's "Top Renewable Energy Voice," an illuminem's #1 "Energy”(2023); #6 “Hydrogen” and #9 “Energy Transition”(2022) Global Thought Leader of the Year; and Top 100 “Global Female Sustainability Leader." With a combined audience of over 200,000 and insights from 1,300+ experts, illuminem is at the forefront of sustainability and energy discussions.

During the recent years, Dr. Anderson spoke at the “Wall Street Green Summit,” “Tech Up for Women,” and “Sustainable Finance Podcast” about her vision for developing coastal US green hydrogen hubs.

This year, Dr. Anderson is scheduled to speak at Japan’s Energy Summit about her new nexus-integrated policy framework to improve Japan’s energy and environmental security, resilience, and reliability. She was also invited to become a member of the judging committee of the Summit’s Climate Tech/Young Leaders Initiative.

Links:

• Illuminem articles: https://illuminem.com/illuminemvoicesprofile/venera-n-anderson
• “Touching Hydrogen Future” (2nd ed) book: https://europeangasmarket.eu/
• Venera. N. Anderson’s Linked-In profile: www.linkedin.com/in/venera-n-anderson-ph-d