• Capgemini’s chief corporate responsibility officer to lead financial oversight for UNGC USA
• Brings blend of global business leadership and sustainability expertise
• Takes over from Michael Okoroafor of McCormick & Company, who retired

UN Global Compact Network USA, the American chapter of the UN’s global corporate sustainability initiative, has elected Shobha Meera as treasurer of its Board of Directors. Meera, chief corporate responsibility officer at Capgemini, will guide financial stewardship and strategic resource alignment for the network, which mobilizes U.S. companies around the UN Global Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.

At Capgemini, Shobha Meera has driven the integration of sustainability into business operations, from reducing carbon emissions to advancing diversity and inclusion. She previously served as global sales officer for financial services, developing strategies and client relationships across banking and insurance.

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Her global background — an electrical engineering degree from Osmania University and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad — equips her to bring both technical and strategic leadership to her new role.

As treasurer, she will oversee accountability and transparency in the network’s financial management. Her appointment is expected to deepen the organization’s ability to link sound governance with sustainability outcomes.

Meera succeeds Michael Okoroafor of McCormick & Company, who was recognized for advancing sustainable practices through corporate innovation.

Reflecting on her approach, Shobha Meera has said that sustainability must be embedded into strategy, not treated as an afterthought — noting that “long-term profitability and social responsibility can go hand in hand.”

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