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Léon Wijnands

Global Head of Sustainability, ING

Léon Wijnands sees sustainability as a resource of opportunities that inspires to innovate.

Sustainability is a strategic priority for ING and built into the purpose of the company. The department aims to accelerate two themes where ING can have an impact on society; financially empowering people and navigating sustainable transitions for businesses. Léon has more than 25 years of experience in banking, particularly in the field of sales and marketing. Prior to his current position, he led the ING Bank Customer Contact Centers and the Customer Intelligence team. Over the years he was responsible for the 21 branches in the “District Amsterdam” and has led many marketing initiatives as well as change programmes.

Léon Wijnands is speaking at the following WCEF2018 sessions:

Mon 22 October at 14:30 : Unlocking the 4th Industrial Revolution Technology Potential in Accelerating the Circular Economy
Tue 23 October at 11:00 : Showcasing Circular Business Solutions

What's this about?

Project

WCEF2018

The World Circular Economy Forum presents the world’s best circular economy solutions and brings together key circular economy thinkers and doers from around the world.

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Topic

A circular economy

Circular economy solutions are needed to safeguard biodiversity and solve the climate crisis. In a circular economy we maintain the value of what we produce through smarter design and shifting from owning products to using services.

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Theme

Sustainability transition

The life, well-being and economy of Finns fully depend on nature. How can we change the way we operate so that we build a good life, successful business and sustainable public finances within the limits of nature’s carrying capacity?

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