Georgina Grenon

Georgina Grenon is a distinguished leader in environmental innovation, specialising in renewable energies and clean technology. As Director of Sustainability for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, she has demonstrated vision and drive in steering a globally influential event toward lasting ecological impact. Her expertise and dynamism make her an inspiring speaker on sustainable development and green transformation.

Her journey began with a solid grounding in science and business: she earned an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires and went on to gain an MBA from INSEAD in France. Combining technical understanding with strategic insight, she has developed a unique capability to bridge engineering innovation with business imperatives in sustainability.

Since August 2018, she has served on the Organising Committee for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, rising to the role of Director of Sustainability. In this capacity, she has championed low-carbon infrastructure, green procurement, and sustainable legacy planning, ensuring the Games serve as a model for environmental excellence in mega-events. Her leadership in fostering renewable energy integration and clean tech solutions has set new standards for delivering major international occasions with ecological responsibility.

Audiences are drawn to her because she speaks from a place of deep technical knowledge, refined by strategic acumen and real-world execution at the highest level. She is adept at translating complex environmental challenges into tangible action points, and her involvement in one of the world’s most high-profile events gives her both credibility and gravitas. She is hired to motivate organisations and communities toward sustainable futures, inspire professional audiences with practical insights, and chart a compelling vision for climate-friendly innovation.