Susan Uthayakumar

Susan Uthayakumar

Chief Energy and Sustainability Officer and Member of the Executive Committee

PrologisUnited States

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Experience31+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • PrologisCurrent
    2022–Present· 4 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Energy and Sustainability OfficerCurrent
      2022–Present
  • Aug 2004–Dec 2021· 17 yrs 4 mos
    • President Global Sustainability Business Division
      Sep 2020–Dec 2021
    • Country President and CEO
      2018–Sep 2020
    • Vice President National Sales
      2016–Dec 2017
    • Vice President, Energy Management Business Canada
      2013–Dec 2015
    • Chief Financial Officer - Schneider Canada
      Feb 2010–2013
    • VP Controller, North American Division
      2007–2010
    • Director, Mergers and Acquisitions, North American Operating Division
      Aug 2004–Mar 2007
  • 2004–2005· 1 yr
    • Senior Manager, Transactions
      2004–2005
  • 2000–2004· 4 yrs
    • Manager Corporate Developement
      2000–2004
  • 1995–2000· 5 yrs
    • Consulting
      1995–2000

Education

Board of Director Certification

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Executive Education - Leadership Transformation

Business Management Administration

INSEAD

Executive Education - Building a Diverse Organization

IMD

EMBA

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Executive Scholor Certificate

Leadership and Management

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Chartered Accountant

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada)

BA

Finance - Co-operative Program

University of Waterloo

Executive Relationship Map

Reports To
Susan Uthayakumar
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
Cost AccountingFinancial AnalysisCorporate FinanceManagementBusiness PlanningFinancial ModelingMergers & AcquisitionsFinanceCorporate DevelopmentAcquisition IntegrationStrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness StrategyConsolidationFinancial ReportingWomen LeadersStart-upsMergersManagerial FinanceForecasting