Matt Hellman
Global Director, Cloud for Sustainability
As the Global Director, Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability and chair of Microsoft’s Sustainability Employee Resource Group & Community (10K+ employees), Matt is pioneering the company’s sustainability initiatives. His efforts are aligned with Microsoft’s goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030, harnessing the power of technology and AI. Overseeing and building out multiple strategic partnerships, implementing sustainability transformation for customers, and activating the partner and community ecosystems, Matt is helping to drive Microsoft’s sustainability strategy & execution around the world.
Before joining Microsoft, Matt designed, built and scaled GE Digital’s commercial organization in Asia and the Americas, and has also held multiple roles within GE business units living in Nigeria, South Africa, India, Singapore, and Canada. Additionally, Matt previously worked in various climate & foreign policy roles at The U.S. Department of State on U.S.-China and U.S.-Australia relations.
He holds an M.B.A. from The George Washington University School of Business, and a B.A. in International Affairs, Economics & Asian Studies from The Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University.