Alex Gold

A trained biologist with a PhD in resilience science, Dr. Alex Gold can pinpoint exactly how organizations rely on social and natural resources to create value. He is the author of Leaving Planet Simple: Embracing Sustainability, ESG, and Resilience to Transform Your Business, which was published late 2024 by ForbesBooks.

Alex puts the blueprint into action as CEO of BWD North America. BWD partners with organizations large and small on sustainability strategy, scenario analysis, and meeting expectations on sustainability reporting. Before launching BWD North America, Alex worked in-house at listed companies in roles that directly reported to executive and board teams seeking to integrate sustainability into corporate strategy and risk management.

Born and raised in the United States, Alex spent over a decade as a professional in Australia and is a dual citizen of both countries.