Agenda:
Welcome to the Actionable ESG™️ Talks series, brought to you by AKFI, AKFI (Actionable Knowledge Foundational Institute), the world’s first non-profit industry association committed to bridging the gap between ESG, sustainability, and digital transformation.
Actionable ESG™️ Talks series bring together great minds to discuss the current state and future of ESG, sustainability, and digital transformation. I’m delighted to be here with our guest.
In this Actionable ESG talks with Juliana Hess we discussed:
• 4800 Partners' Vision: Integrating Sustainability to Drive Business Success and Societal Impact
• Integrating Sustainability into Business Practices: Uncovering Hidden Impacts
• Transitioning to an Impact Economy: Aligning Financial Goals with Societal Contributions
• Regulatory Changes Shaping Global Business Behavior and Practices
• Customer Demands and Transparency Expectations in the Impact Economy
• Challenges and Opportunities in Aligning Global Perspectives on Ethics
• Leveraging Technology to Drive Sustainability and Profitability
• Mainstreaming Impact Measurement and Management in Corporate Strategies
• Education Programs Expanding Sustainability Beyond Environmental Issues
• Career Advice for Future Leaders in Sustainability-Focused Field
Bio
Juliana Hess is the CEO of 4800 Partners, where she champions an inclusive vision
that empowers her team to drive innovation and impact. Under her leadership, the
firm helps clients uncover and leverage their impact beyond the obvious by
seamlessly integrating financial and impact metrics with robust environmental,
social, and technological governance. This approach ensures profitability and
emphasizes sustainability and corporate responsibility, establishing a holistic
model of success.
At the helm of 4800 Partners, Juliana leverages her ability to turn strategic risks into
opportunities, enhancing operational efficiencies and building strategic partnerships that elevate brands,
enhance growth, and attract impact-focused stakeholders.
As a Chief Impact Officer and Founding Member at InsureTEK, Juliana led the integration of AI/ML-driven
technologies within the B2B Platform Aggregator sector, implementing sustainability principles and
establishing strategic partnerships with major corporations, including IBM and Arcadis. This initiative
propelled InsureTEK to become recognized as one of the top climate startups to watch, a testament to
Juliana's expertise and ability to impact the industry significantly.
Her strategic vision extends across the US and Latin America, where she guides founders, CEOs, family-
owned businesses and tech startups on their journeys towards generating a positive impact. Previously,
Juliana served as an International Expansion Strategist at the top European law firm NautaDutilh, spearheading impactful initiatives that led to significant market share and profit growth across various markets and industries. Her background also includes a Business Development & Marketing Specialist role, where she facilitated impactful cross-jurisdictional collaborations with prestigious entities like the World Bank, OPIC, the Inter-American Development Bank, ABN Amro, ING Group, Citi, and Rabobank.
Juliana's academic foundation is as robust as her professional endeavors, having studied at some of the world's leading institutions including Oxford Saïd's Impact Executive program, Georgetown University (master's in real estate finance), and American University (bachelor's in international relations). She also completed NYU Stern's program in Sustainable Finance and ESG Investment.
Juliana has lived and worked in Europe, the US and LatAm. She is fluent in English and Spanish and is proficient in reading in French, Dutch, and Portuguese.
About 4800 Partners
4800 Partners is a women-led strategy advisory firm that's global by design and diverse by nature. Our mission is to unlock the potential of impact, empower organizations to capitalize on their strengths, and realize the vision of bold leaders.
We help leaders uncover concrete business opportunities by embedding positive impact in the heart of their organizations, leading to sustainable economic prosperity, meaningful change, and resilient growth. University (master’s in real estate finance), and American University (bachelor’s in international relations).