Head of Sustainability

Head of Sustainability (Geneva - Switzerland)

The Head of Sustainability is responsible for implementing FIA’s sustainability vision and strategy across the organization and the FIA community.

Reporting directly to the sustainability and D&I Director, this role leads a dedicated sustainability team, ensuring that all initiatives align with FIA’s Environmental Strategy and broader sustainability objectives.

This role involves working cross-functionally with FIA member clubs, internal units, motorsport stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and international organizations to drive measurable impact.

MISSIONS AND RESPONSABILITIES:

Strategic Leadership & Implementation

• Lead the Sustainability activity and its team, ensuring successful implementation of the Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion strategy
• Oversee sustainability initiatives across sport and mobility, with a focus but not limited to carbon management, biodiversity and air pollution
• Position the FIA within the global sustainability conversation, by actively participating in key events, such as Sustainability Forums or UN climate conference
• Develop a sustained communication and behaviour change strategy to inform consumers and empower road users and fans to adopt more sustainable mobility patterns, in cooperation with relevant organisations
• Act as an advisor and advocate for sustainability within FIA’s internal departments
• Represent FIA at key internal and external events when relevant

Operational management

• Lead the FIA Sport Environment & Sustainability Commission, ensuring measurable progress and consistent reporting to the Sustainability and D&I Committee and the World Motor Sport Council
• Coordinate and develop FIA’s sustainability research to drive a knowledge-based transition to net-zero future for road sport
• Equip member clubs and motorsport stakeholders with guidelines, toolkits, training and best practices to enhance sustainability in their operations

Commercial Strategy

• Explore innovative funding mechanisms to support FIA’s sustainability programs
• Support the identification of opportunities for potential commercial partnerships to further Sustainability initiatives
• Support new business development, regulatory and financials models that will ultimately benefit all motorsport stakeholders

PROFILE:

• Post-graduate degree in Environmental Management or related field
• 8+ sustainability in a sustainability-related role with at least 5 years in a leadership position
• Strong expertise in climate strategy, biodiversity, circular economy, and carbon management
• Fluency in English and French; Spanish is an asset
• Experience in advocacy, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement at a global level
• Ability to work in a complex, political and dynamic multi-cultural environment and under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic and partnership skills
• Strong team management skills and proven track record of successfully managing international teams
• Promotes collaboration and collective success over individual recognition

Deadline to apply : 16 February 2025

The FIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.