Patrice de Hemptinne

Patrice de Hemptinne

Governance & Sustainability Center Leader
The Conference Board

Convinced that good governance leads to better organisations and performance. Member of executive teams and trusted advisor to Board of Directors of portfolio companies of infrastructure PE investors.Pragmatic, goal- and people-focused professional with a proven track record of dealing with boards and PE investors improving governance practices in fast growing environments. Leading the implementation of sustainability strategies driving the decarbonisation of their respective sectors (aviation / transport). General Counsel and Company Secretary with an accomplished international business expertise of more than 20 years with top-ranked in-house and law firm experience. Extensive expertise in multi-disciplinary projects in industrial and service businesses operating in various sectors (oil and gas, petrochemicals, steel and foundry, aviation, transport / mobility). Core competences and skills: Corporate Governance / Sustainability / Contract Negotiation, including M&A / Risk Management / Compliance.