Sustainability Executive | Strategy Advisor and Investor | Climate Tech Founder
I help industrial companies turn sustainability mandates into measurable, operational outcomes. Twenty years at the intersection of energy, digital transformation, and climate — now available as a fractional executive for organizations where senior expertise drives the most leverage.
I help industrial companies turn sustainability mandates into measurable, operational outcomes. With a career spanning energy, technology, and climate innovation, my work sits at the intersection of executive strategy and hands-on delivery — from designing MRV frameworks and ESG data infrastructure to leading C-suite advisory workshops on the decarbonization transition.
My career spans SLB, Amazon Web Services, Engie Impact, Schneider Electric, CLEAResult, OATI, and Capgemini — building and scaling SaaS platforms, ESG data systems, and decarbonization programs for some of the world's largest energy companies and governments.
Today I operate as a fractional executive and co-founder, bringing senior expertise to high-impact sustainability and energy transition ventures at the stage where clarity, execution, and credibility drive the most leverage.
Currently building at the frontier of AI-native climate intelligence — institutional-grade verification frameworks for carbon markets, energy transition compliance, and sustainability data infrastructure. The field is moving from sustainability as a reporting exercise to sustainability as a trusted, decision-grade data layer.
Oil & gas majors, national oil companies, utilities, and industrial manufacturers facing regulatory pressure, net-zero commitments, or investor ESG scrutiny — and needing an operational program behind the strategy.
Early and growth-stage companies building sustainability platforms, carbon market infrastructure, or clean energy solutions — needing senior product and go-to-market leadership without a full-time C-suite hire.
Investors and portfolio companies needing credible sustainability due diligence, ESG data readiness, or decarbonization strategy ahead of a financing round, exit, or regulatory filing.
Ongoing retainer engagement as your part-time Chief Sustainability Officer — leading strategy, owning the ESG program, and representing sustainability at the executive table.
Structured advisory relationship — regular sessions focused on specific decisions, regulatory responses, product direction, or go-to-market strategy over a defined period.
Defined-scope delivery — MRV framework design, decarbonization roadmap, ESG data architecture, regulatory compliance program, or investor ESG package. Fixed scope, clear output.
Advisory board participation or investor-facing sustainability support — bringing domain credibility to boards, due diligence processes, and ESG-linked financing conversations.
Not sure which engagement model fits? A 30-minute call is the fastest way to find out.
Schedule a ConversationEnd-to-end net-zero program design — from baseline emissions profiling to abatement pathway selection and implementation roadmaps.
Design and scaling of ESG data infrastructure, KPI frameworks, and investor-grade disclosure aligned with TCFD, CSRD, SEC, and GHG Protocol.
Measurement, Reporting & Verification system design for carbon markets, CBAM, RFNBO, and supply chain compliance across regulated and voluntary markets.
AI-native platforms for sustainability data verification, carbon market integrity, and decision-grade ESG reporting infrastructure at institutional scale.
Renewable energy procurement (PPAs, RECs), demand response, distributed energy resources, smart grid analytics, and energy efficiency programs for large enterprises.
Full-cycle SaaS product strategy — from market definition and roadmapping through engineering leadership and commercial scaling for sustainability platforms.
ESG briefing materials, board-level sustainability narratives, investor-grade due diligence support, and decarbonization workshop facilitation for global energy companies.
Translating evolving sustainability regulation into operational programs — CBAM, EU RED III, RFNBO, TCFD, CSRD, SEC climate rules, and national policy frameworks.
A data-driven platform that quantifies the climate and sustainability characteristics of physical and digital infrastructure — delivering consulting-grade intelligence for operators navigating energy, water, carbon, and regulatory tradeoffs at scale.
Building AI-native verification infrastructure for the energy transition — spanning carbon market integrity, supply chain compliance, and institutional sustainability disclosure. Moving the field from reporting exercise to decision-grade data infrastructure.
"Weather and Climate Services for the Energy Industry" — peer-reviewed book published by Springer, co-authored with global energy and climate science researchers.
ISBN 9783319684178Utility resource asset management system — predictive analytics for smarter utilities operations and operational resilience under severe weather events.
Schneider ElectricLife Cycle Assessment: Quantifying Environmental Impacts — MIT Professional Education, 2024. Grounding sustainability claims in rigorous methodological standards.
MIT Professional Education · 2024Global Strategic Management — completed while cross-registered at MIT Sloan. Executive-level grounding in global competitive strategy, market entry, and organizational design.
HBS · 2011White papers, guest editorials, and technical publications in leading industry outlets covering energy analytics, decarbonization strategy, utility resilience, and sustainability transformation.
Industry Publications · 2013 – PresentKeynote presentations, panels, and technical sessions at major energy, sustainability, and technology conferences since 2013 across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Global Speaker · 2013 – PresentMIT Energy Initiative: Ocean Thermal Energy feasibility for Lockheed Martin. MIT Sustainability Lab: ESG solutions in data centers for EMC/VMware. Trancik Lab: Energy-water nexus and climate stabilization scenarios.
MIT · 2011 – 2012Executive program in energy utility consulting, business development, and technology services delivery — Capgemini University, France.
Capgemini University, France · 2008A short conversation is the fastest way to determine whether — and how — I can be useful to you. Pick a time that works.
Or reach out directly at shy@zarshservices.com
Seattle, WA · UK/Europe remote-friendly · Available for select fractional engagements