• Leadership Expansion: Dara Olufon, former McKinsey Partner, joins South Pole as Co-Head of Global Climate Advisory, effective March 2025.
• Strategic Expertise: Olufon’s experience in sustainability and energy transition will enhance South Pole’s advisory capabilities.
• Growth Momentum: His appointment follows a series of strategic hires aimed at scaling South Pole’s global climate impact.

South Pole Names Dara Olufon as Co-Head of Global Climate Advisory

South Pole, a leader in carbon asset development and climate consultancy, has appointed Dara Olufon as Co-Head of its Global Climate Advisory division. Olufon, who previously served as a Partner at McKinsey in the UK, will officially step into his role in March 2025.

Why it matters:

Olufon brings over 15 years of experience in sustainability, decarbonization, and large-scale business transformation. His expertise spans energy transition strategies, including clean hydrogen, biofuels, carbon capture, e-mobility, and renewables.

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Driving strategic growth:

Olufon will co-lead the climate advisory arm with Franziska Sinner, bolstering South Pole’s sector-specific expertise and expanding its global advisory capabilities.

“I am thrilled to welcome Dara to our executive team,” said Daniel Klier, CEO of South Pole. “His proven ability in driving business transformations and leading energy transition strategies will be instrumental in advancing South Pole’s mission of true climate impact for all.”

A new phase for South Pole:

This leadership addition builds on a series of strategic appointments made in 2024, including Board Chair Dame Inga Beale, CEO Daniel Klier, CFO Nadia Kaddouri, and CRO Leila Kamdem.

Olufon’s vision:

Highlighting his motivation, Olufon said, “What drew me to South Pole was the chance to take my passion for accelerating the energy transition to the next level… More than anything, I’m committed to helping our clients navigate their own transformations – not just in theory, but through meaningful, actionable change.”

The bottom line:

Olufon’s appointment is a strategic move by South Pole to reinforce its leadership and drive impactful climate solutions for clients across sectors.

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