Jeffrey Hollender

JEFFREY HOLLENDER is co-founder and former CEO of Seventh Generation, which he built into a leading natural product brand known for its authenticity, transparency, and progressive business practices. Seventh Generation was sold to Unilever in 2016, Hollender remains on the Board of Directors. Hollender is also the founder and former CEO of Sustain Natural that developed and marketed sustainable feminine care products. In addition, he is an Adjunct Professor of sustainability and social entrepreneurship at the Stern Business School, New York University and serves as the Executive in Residence, mentoring business students and start-up companies. Hollender is also a mentor at SKU that supports consumer product companies.

Hollender is the co-founder and former CEO of the American Sustainable Business Network, a coalition of business leaders committed to progressive public policy. In addition, he serves on the Boards of Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility, Aquavitea, Vermont Cheese Products and the Sustainability Advisory Board at Morgan Stanley. He is the author of his seven books, including most recently, The Responsibility Revolution: How the Next Generation of Businesses Will Win and Planet Home. 

Previously, Hollender served as Board Chair of the Greenpeace Fund for 13 years.

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