Alexandra Banks

Alexandra is focused on sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy and transformation, particularly in relation to sustainable supply chains and responsible sourcing.

Alexandra has worked at the interface of business and sustainability throughout her career. She is committed to helping businesses embrace both the challenges and opportunities of sustainable transformation. Alexandra has a particular passion for understanding and managing social and environmental impacts in complex value chains, particularly for forest impact commodities.

A qualified lawyer, Alexandra has worked for an international environmental non-profit and the Australian government prior to joining the EY organization. Alexandra has lived and worked in northern Europe and across Southeast Asia and Oceania, spending considerable time in forests and communities at the frontline of sustainability.

She has a bachelor’s degree in arts (Political Science) and law, as well as postgraduate qualifications in legal practice and public administration.

How Alexandra is building a better working world

“I have spent my career seeking to understand and accelerate the change I think needs to happen in the world. Being able to work in an environment where I can bring together my personal passion for social and environmental justice with real decision making and impact is a privilege and responsibility.”