Paul Fleming

Paul Fleming works at the intersection of climate, water, and corporate strategy, spanning corporations, the public sector, and civil society. He is the Founder of WaterValue LLC, which advises startups, scaleups, capital providers, and NGOs in the water and climate tech space on creating value through climate resilience, and which provides fractional leadership roles such as Chief Resilience Officer. He created and led Microsoft’s global water program, establishing the company’s industry-leading 2030 water positive commitment and its global water strategy. Previously, he led the Climate Resiliency Group at Seattle Public Utilities, where he built organizational and sector capacity to manage climate uncertainty. He is a Board Member of the Alliance for Global Water Adaptation, Board President of The Climate and Water Initiative, and an Advisor to PureTerra Ventures and Echo River Capital.