Nicole Miller serves as the managing director of Biomimicry 3.8, a certified BCorp and social enterprise dedicated to helping change-makers create a more sustainable world by emulating nature’s designs and core principles. Since joining the company in 2012 Nicole’s leadership has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the company’s core services. Nicole’s background in Corporate Sustainability and global supply chain development support her work to bring biological intelligence-based innovation solutions to a wide range of global clients dedicated to innovation and sustainability. As managing director, she also drives internal strategy, projects and initiatives that support the legacy of Biomimicry 3.8, with her primary goal to create a 100-year company. She also works closely with key strategic partners and clients to get biomimicry into the hands of the designers, innovators, and changemakers that shape our world. This has included work with Google, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, Target, Interface, Estee Lauder and other leading Fortune 100 innovators and sustainability leaders.

Chris Allen has been a leader in sustainability for more than 30 years, bringing environmental and economic solutions to our clients and the world, building social and ecological value into every project. He works collaboratively with partners and clients to co-create and align innovative technologies, practices, and business models to deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits through high-performance sustainable/regenerative solutions.

Thierry is a Director and Head of SRI for AEW and is based in Paris. He manages a team of two dedicated ESG professionals and oversees the environmental and sustainability related policies and activities for the business. Thierry has over 20 years of professional experience and joined AEW in 2010. Prior to joining AEW he worked as a Programme Manager for Redman. Before that Thierry had a role with Hertz France as Project Manager. Thierry is also the Deputy CEO of the Green Rating Alliance. He holds an Engineer Degree from ESTP Paris.

Lauren Winkler, Senior Director, ESG, creates the overarching vision and direction of our ESG platform, seeking to ensure The Green Cities Company remains an industry leader in ESG. Through leadership and collaboration throughout the organization, she drives strategic ESG initiatives both in the Green Cities portfolio and in our firm. With 18 years of experience in the alternative investment management sector, Lauren brings an institutional perspective to our ESG program, promoting best practices and innovative approaches that serve our portfolio and investor stakeholders. Previously, Lauren was a respected consultant to the private equity industry on Responsible Investment and Investor Communications. One of the original industry voices around ESG, she served 60+ GP funds impacting over $100B in AUM. Lauren spent much of her early career as the Director of Communications for First Reserve, a leading private equity investment firm exclusively focused on energy. Lauren holds an AB from Harvard College and is TCFD-certified. Lauren is a Chapter Leader for the New York City Chapter of WISE (Women Investing for a Sustainable Economy). When she is not on the soccer fields or in dance studios with her three children (and – wherever allowed – the family dog), Lauren can be found seeking hiking adventures around the world. She is a lover of crossword puzzles, quoting movies from the 1990s, and cooking.