Americas Lead, RRA Mentor Program / Founder and Co-Head, Global Sustainability Practice / Hogan Assessments Certified / Top Voice - Green Economy
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Based in New York, Kurt is the Americas leader for the RRA Mentor program, a structured program of performance-led mentoring designed for CEOs and CFOs with leadership development at its core. As a member of the firm's Board and CEO Advisory Practice, Kurt has recruited C-suite leaders and board directors to a number of the firm’s largest global clients during his 17 years with the firm. He is also the Founder and Co-Head of the firm’s Global Sustainability Practice, and a highly regarded author on sustainability topics in the boardroom and C-suite; a number of his ground-breaking white papers have been published in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance.
Kurt has previously held a number of senior leadership roles within the firm, including Global Head of the Investment Management Practice, and Americas Head of the Financial Services sector. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates, Kurt spent 20 years working within capital markets leadership positions for a number of leading global banks, including Lehman Brothers, Bank of America and Nomura. Kurt began his career as an Analyst with JP Morgan.
Kurt received his BA in International Relations from the University of Virginia. He earned his Certificate in Sustainable Business from the University of Cambridge, and his Certificate in Sustainable Leadership from the MIT Sloan School of Management. He also earned his Climate Designation from Competent Boards, and is a Certified Climate Ambassador for En-ROADS.
Kurt remains very active with the University of Virginia, where he is a guest lecturer on impact investing & sustainability, serves on the Board of Governors of the Alumni Association, and is past President of the Benefactors Society Board of the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. Kurt is also a member of the Advisory Board of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) New York Chapter.
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After nearly 20 years leading sustainability and ESG work, I’ve decided it’s time to take a breather. Yesterday marked my last day at AvalonBay. I…
After nearly 20 years leading sustainability and ESG work, I’ve decided it’s time to take a breather. Yesterday marked my last day at AvalonBay. I…
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There’s nothing quite like the energy of a live sporting event! From the Rugby World Cup to the Tour de France, fans are showing up in bigger…
There’s nothing quite like the energy of a live sporting event! From the Rugby World Cup to the Tour de France, fans are showing up in bigger…
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At Davos this year, we launched our Corporate Health Check, in partnership with Oliver Wyman and its insights remain just as relevant today. It was…
At Davos this year, we launched our Corporate Health Check, in partnership with Oliver Wyman and its insights remain just as relevant today. It was…
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工作经历
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Russell Reynolds Associates
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Guest Lecturer, Impact Investing
University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy
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Board of Managers
UVA Alumni Association
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教育经历
To build the strongest bond among alumni and between alumni and the University of Virginia while representing the independent voice and perspectives of alumni.
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President, Benefactors Society Board, College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
University of Virginia
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ESG 2020 - The Transformation of Financial Services
Russell Reynolds Associates Thought Leadership
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English
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Benefactors Society Board for the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia
Vice President, Member of the Executive Committee
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Today on National Intern Day, I reflect on the things that shaped my own career. Just as I learned the ropes of business from simple beginnings –…
Today on National Intern Day, I reflect on the things that shaped my own career. Just as I learned the ropes of business from simple beginnings –…
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On July 31st our Financial Institutions Coverage team joined a team from the New York Restoration Project to clear invasive species from a stretch…
On July 31st our Financial Institutions Coverage team joined a team from the New York Restoration Project to clear invasive species from a stretch…
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Michael Kobori, former Chief Sustainability Officer at Starbucks, shares why he returns to Terras and what makes these gatherings irreplaceable. The…
Michael Kobori, former Chief Sustainability Officer at Starbucks, shares why he returns to Terras and what makes these gatherings irreplaceable. The…
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The irony is perfect. An administration obsessed with cutting government red tape is creating the most bureaucratic stranglehold on American energy…
The irony is perfect. An administration obsessed with cutting government red tape is creating the most bureaucratic stranglehold on American energy…
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Last week at Aspen Ideas Climate in Chicago, I joined LanzaJet’s Jimmy Samartzis for a conversation about one of the biggest opportunities in climate…
Last week at Aspen Ideas Climate in Chicago, I joined LanzaJet’s Jimmy Samartzis for a conversation about one of the biggest opportunities in climate…
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Wrapping up my first month as Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network USA, I’m inspired by the energy and #leadership of our participating…
Wrapping up my first month as Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network USA, I’m inspired by the energy and #leadership of our participating…
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AI is transforming how we work, communicate, and solve problems. But the best insights still happen offline. When screens disappear, conversations…
AI is transforming how we work, communicate, and solve problems. But the best insights still happen offline. When screens disappear, conversations…
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Our teams at Xylem delivered a strong Q2 performance through disciplined execution and focused delivery across the business. Revenue and earnings…
Our teams at Xylem delivered a strong Q2 performance through disciplined execution and focused delivery across the business. Revenue and earnings…
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Super proud of my wife Nairi Tashjian Hourdajian and the whole team at Figma today for an incredible journey to their IPO this morning at the NEW…
Super proud of my wife Nairi Tashjian Hourdajian and the whole team at Figma today for an incredible journey to their IPO this morning at the NEW…
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Today we’re launching a new AI model, AlphaEarth Foundations, to help understand our planet in magnificent detail ???? Now, with just a few lines of…
Today we’re launching a new AI model, AlphaEarth Foundations, to help understand our planet in magnificent detail ???? Now, with just a few lines of…
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Thank you very much to Citi, for your support !
Thank you very much to Citi, for your support !
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