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Desiree Fixler

Sustainable Finance Expert & Greenwashing Whistleblower

Desiree Fixler
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London, UK
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Business, Business Growth, Business Leadership, Climate Change, Earth Day, Environment, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Ethics & Integrity, Female Leadership, Finance, Government, Influential Women, Sustainability, Women, Women in Business
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Desiree Fixler Biography

Desiree Fixler is a leading expert and one of the most influential in the practice of sustainable finance. She was the Chief Sustainability Officer at Deutsche Bank’s asset manager, DWS, when she blew the whistle on material greenwashing activities at the company, leading to a federal police raid, ouster of the CEO and the largest SEC greenwashing fine. Her whistleblowing action sent shockwaves throughout the finance industry and galvanized efforts to reform ESG disclosure practices.

Fixler has over 25 years of experience in sustainable finance and investment banking and now she serves a trusted advisor to financial institutions, NGOs and regulators including the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority and the Monetary Authority of Singapore and guest lectures at Cambridge University.

She is a frequent media contributor and keynote speaker, providing expert insights on the ESG movement, the prevention of greenwashing, whistleblowing and risk management.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/05/2024.

Desiree Fixler Speaking Topics

  • Unmasking ESG

    A critical assessment of today's practices and policies

    Desiree shines a light on why the ESG movement has accomplished little positve impact in addressing climate change and social inequality. She addresses:

    • The different meanings and practices under the ESG and sustainable investment label.
    • The purpose and limitations of corporate actions versus government action.
    • Fractured and burdensome regulation.
    • Investment flows and mixed performance research.
    • Widespread greenwashing practices.
    • A better pathway forward to making positive impact.

  • Corporate Sustainability Best Practice

    How to navigate today's challenges and backlash

    Desiree discusses best practice considering today's fractured regulatory landscape, investor and activist scrutiny, increased litigation and the anti-ESG movement. She addresses:

    • Corporate organizational structure.
    • Expertise requirements.
    • Quality and substantiation of disclosure.
    • Compensation incentives.

  • Greenwashing Detection and Prevention

    Assessment and Protection Strategies for companies and investors.

    Desiree discusses and helps companies and investors spot potential greenwashing in product labels and strategies, statements and pledges. With ESG regulation, litigation and regulatory enforcement actions greatly on the rise, many companies are having to urgently re-assess the integrity of their products and services and public statements to ensure accurate disclosure and robust governance and incentives.

  • The importance of Whistleblowing

    Desiree was Group Sustainability Officer at Deutsche Bank’s asset manager, DWS, when she exposed extensive greenwashing at the company• huge discrepancies between the firm’s public ESG claims and its internal statements and actions. When her concerns as well as her job were dismissed by the C-suite and Board, she decided to speak out publicly.

    US and German authorities next launched investigations, which culminated in a police raid at the firm’s headquarters, the ousting of the CEO and senior executives at the firm and the largest SEC greenwashing fine. Her whistleblowing action sent shockwaves throughout the finance industry and galvanized efforts to tackle greenwashing. She poignantly tells cautionary yet inspirational story which held the most senior corporate executives to account, led to market-wide reforms as well as her own professtional reinvention.

  • Diversity and the gender pay gap

    How to recruit, retain and promote diversity so as to banish old school group thinking and the resulting backward status quo behavior. How to identify problem areas and divisions and the needed tools and metrics to allow diversity and inclusion to flourish.

  • Speak up culture and whistleblowing

    How to build strong corporate governance frameworks that encourage critical and creative thinking necessary to grow and optimize your business.

Desiree Fixler Videos

  • 02 - Keynote Speaker | Desiree Fixler
    02 - Keynote Speaker | Desiree Fixler
  • Oxford Sustainable Finance Summit 2022
    Oxford Sustainable Finance Summit 2022
    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Desiree Fixler, Chair, Venture ESG Franziska Jahn-Madell, Director of Global Stewardship.
  • ESG at the Crossroads - Desiree Fixler
    ESG at the Crossroads - Desiree Fixler
    Desiree Fixler is the former Group Sustainability Officer and member of the Global Leadership Team at DWS, responsible for driving the firm's...
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Desiree Fixler is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Unmasking ESG, Corporate Sustainability Best Practice, Greenwashing Detection and Prevention, The importance of Whistleblowing, Diversity and the gender pay gap and Speak up culture and whistleblowing. The estimated speaking fee range to book Desiree Fixler for your event is $20,000 - $30,000. Desiree Fixler generally travels from LondonUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joan Michelson, Sylvia Acevedo, Natalie Kyriacou OAM, Marga Hoek and Olivia Albrecht. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Desiree Fixler for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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