Carolina García Arbeláez

Global Director for Nature at Anheuser-Busch InBev | MUNDO COMÚN | Board Member | TEDx | Innovator | Regenerative Future

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For over 15 years, I've championed initiatives to build a more just and sustainable world.

As the Global Director for Nature at AB InBev, I lead efforts to integrate nature across the company's global value chain. During my seven-year tenure at the company, I have spearheaded sustainability at a local, regional, and global level. Before my private sector experience, I worked for the World Wildlife Fund, where I was involved in communications, international climate negotiations (from COP19 to COP22), and local advocacy.

I am passionate about innovation. For over four years, I was responsible for the operations of the 100+ Accelerator program. I also became a startup board member, an angel investor, and a co-founder of Still New - a startup that specializes in sustainable fashion for children.

I believe that new narratives and experiences are pivotal to building the regenerative future we deserve. That's why I am part of Mundo Común, an NGO that aims to create a future based on care and interdependence.

I hold a law degree with a specialization in Economics from Los Andes University. I've also taught international environmental law and sustainability courses, inspiring future generations, and co-authored "Cambio climático: lo que está en juego".

I am proud to be a One Young World Ambassador, an Aspen Institute First Mover Fellow, and a Homeward Bound Leader who participated in its Antarctic Expedition in 2019. My work has been recognized by Women of the Future Initiative, which named me one of the 50 Rising Stars in ESG.

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Experience

  • AB InBev

    AB InBev

    4 years 10 months

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      Global Director for Nature

      AB InBev

      - Present 7 months

      New York, United States

    • Anheuser-Busch InBev Graphic

      Global Sustainability and Innovation Director

      Anheuser-Busch InBev

      - 2 years 8 months

      New York City Metropolitan Area

    • Anheuser-Busch InBev Graphic

      Regional Sustainability Manager (Middle Americas Zone)

      Anheuser-Busch InBev

      - 1 year 9 months

      Bogotá D.C., Colombia

  • MUNDO COMÚN Graphic

    Fundraising Advocate

    MUNDO COMÚN

    - Present 7 months

  • The Aspen Institute Graphic

    First Movers Fellow

    The Aspen Institute

    - Present 3 years 11 months

    Estados Unidos

    The Aspen Institute Business & Society Program is the innovation lab and leadership
    development program for corporate social intrapreneurs – accomplished innovators who are creating new products, services and practices that deliver business value to their company/sector and positive outcomes for the world. Founded in 2009, First Movers is designed around four core themes: innovation, leadership, reflection and community. The program strengthens the capacity of Fellows to lead change within…

    The Aspen Institute Business & Society Program is the innovation lab and leadership
    development program for corporate social intrapreneurs – accomplished innovators who are creating new products, services and practices that deliver business value to their company/sector and positive outcomes for the world. Founded in 2009, First Movers is designed around four core themes: innovation, leadership, reflection and community. The program strengthens the capacity of Fellows to lead change within their industry – which collectively, over time, will redefine how business is done and how success is measured.

    The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington,
    DC. Its mission is to foster leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan
    venue for dealing with critical issues.

  • Co-Founder

    Still New

    - Present 4 years 2 months

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    Regional Sustainability Manager

    Bavaria - Colombia

    - 1 year 9 months

    Bogotá D.C., Colombia

  • Bavaria - Colombia Graphic

    Sustainability Lead

    Bavaria - Colombia

    - 11 months

  • WWF Colombia

    WWF Colombia

    3 years 2 months

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      Advocacy and policy officer

      WWF Colombia

      - 2 years 2 months

    • WWF Colombia Graphic

      Media and content producer officer

      WWF Colombia

      - 1 year 1 month

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    Project Director

    CEID Colombia

    - 1 year

Education

Languages

  • Español

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Inglés

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Francés

    Full professional proficiency

  • Portuguese

    Professional working proficiency

Organizations

  • Mundo Comun

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    - Present

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