Susan Uthayakumar
Chief Energy and Sustainability Officer and Member of the Executive Committee
Prologis•United States
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With over 20 years of global business management experience in the energy sector, Susan is a purpose and results driven leader in the logistics real estate industry. As the Chief Energy and Sustainability Officer at Prologis and member of the Executive Committee, Susan leads the company's sustainability and energy solutions business as well as its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and operations. She is responsible for scaling both existing and emerging energy, mobility, and sustainability solutions across the platform, and is committed to building a sustainable future aided by partnership and alliances leveraging innovative technologies. Susan has a proven track record of delivering profitable growth, building diverse and high-performing teams, and driving innovation and transformation. She has extensive expertise in sustainability and decarbonization, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and P&L management. Susan is a chartered professional accountant (CPA) and a board-certified director with executive education from Stanford, Northwestern, INSEAD, and IMD. She is passionate about creating a positive impact on the planet and society and has been recognized as one of Canada's top sustainability leaders and one of WXN's top 100 women. • Global Business Management experience • Sustainability and decarbonization expertise focused on strategy and action • Proven competencies in Strategic Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions and P&L management • Demonstrated ability to build best in class performance driven teams • Natural communicator with emphasis on transparency and building trust • Board experience with for Profit and Industry Boards
Career Timeline
- PrologisCurrent2022–Present· 4 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Energy and Sustainability OfficerCurrent2022–Present
- Aug 2004–Dec 2021· 17 yrs 4 mos
- President Global Sustainability Business DivisionSep 2020–Dec 2021
- Country President and CEO2018–Sep 2020
- Vice President National Sales2016–Dec 2017
- Vice President, Energy Management Business Canada2013–Dec 2015
- Chief Financial Officer - Schneider CanadaFeb 2010–2013
- VP Controller, North American Division2007–2010
- Director, Mergers and Acquisitions, North American Operating DivisionAug 2004–Mar 2007
- 2004–2005· 1 yr
- Senior Manager, Transactions2004–2005
- 2000–2004· 4 yrs
- Manager Corporate Developement2000–2004
- 1995–2000· 5 yrs
- Consulting1995–2000
Education
Board of Director Certification
Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessExecutive Education - Leadership Transformation
Business Management Administration
INSEADExecutive Education - Building a Diverse Organization
IMDEMBA
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementExecutive Scholor Certificate
Leadership and Management
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementChartered Accountant
Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)BA
Finance - Co-operative Program
University of Waterloo