Peter Bakker | |
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 Peter Bakker at a Press Conference in 2008 | |
| Born | 1 August 1961 |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Alma mater | Inholland University of Applied Sciences, Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| Title | President of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development |
| Children | 3 (Isabelle, Pieter and Fleur) |
Peter Bakker (born 1 August 1961)[ citation needed ] is a Dutch businessman who currently serves as president of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. [1]
Bakker has a master's degree in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Inholland University of Applied Sciences. [2]
Bakker was appointed President of WBCSD in January 2012 after being CEO of TNT N.V. for 10 years. [3] He is also the Chairman for War Child Netherlands, Deputy Chairman for International Integrated Reporting Council and a Co-Chair in the Sustainable Developments Solution Network. [2]
In 2020, Bakker was appointed by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to serve on the Advisory Committee for the 2021 Food Systems Summit, chaired by Inger Andersen. [4]
Bakker was awarded the Clinton Global Citizen Award in 2009 and the SAM Sustainability Leadership Award. [8]
Bakker has 3 children.[ citation needed ]
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