Kristen Siemen

Fmr. Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors

Kristen Siemen is the former Chief Sustainability Officer at General Motors, an Executive Council Member at o9 Solutions and a Terras New York attendee. During her tenure at General Motors, she spearheaded the company's global sustainability initiatives toward a zero-emissions future with carbon neutrality by 2040, leading significant advances in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable materials integration. Under her leadership, GM achieved its goal of 100% renewable energy in the U.S. by 2025 and globally by 2035, while overseeing the transition to EV and battery cell manufacturing plants. She is known for her transformational leadership in automotive sustainability and cross-functional collaboration, reinforcing her expertise in sustainable manufacturing and corporate climate action.

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