Sean Jones

Sean Jones is a leading voice in corporate sustainability, known for combining technological innovation with environmental responsibility. As Chief Sustainability Officer at Microsoft Germany, he brings a rare blend of scientific expertise, strategic insight, and digital transformation experience to the global sustainability conversation. His career reflects a consistent commitment to creating lasting impact across industries, from product development to executive leadership, positioning him as a compelling and insightful sustainability speaker.

Sean began his career at The Clorox Company, where his early work as a Product Development Scientist provided a strong foundation in materials and product innovation. His transition into marketing roles at Clorox equipped him with a deeper understanding of consumer behaviour and corporate communication. This dual perspective on science and business would later shape his ability to drive sustainable solutions that are both technically sound and commercially viable.

His move to BASF marked a pivotal phase in his career. Starting as a Strategy Consultant and progressing through senior marketing and digital leadership roles, Sean became a trusted advocate for integrating digital tools into industrial processes to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impact. His tenure at BASF saw him climb from a Strategy Consultant to Vice President of Information Services and Business Relationship Management, where he led global teams and pioneered the company’s early efforts in digital transformation. Beyond BASF, he founded Yukon Digital GmbH, advising clients on digital strategy, and later held the role of Managing Director at Accenture, Head of Life Science Customers at NNIT, and Managing Director of Digital Operations at Deloitte Digital. Throughout these appointments, he contributed to major sustainability initiatives, advised global life science customers, and sat on advisory boards shaping responsible digital practices across industries.

What makes Sean Jones an exceptional sustainability speaker is his ability to connect scientific knowledge with practical business action. He speaks with authority on how technology can drive sustainable change and how companies can balance profitability with purpose. Drawing from decades of experience in both multinational corporations and entrepreneurial ventures, Sean offers real-world insights into how digital innovation can enable a more sustainable future. His approach resonates with audiences across sectors, inspiring organisations to view sustainability not as an obligation but as an opportunity for growth and transformation. In every engagement, Sean delivers thought-provoking, data-driven perspectives that empower leaders to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable world.