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Eco Leader Spotlight

Every month Green Exchange will introduce a new Eco-Leader, turning the spotlight on the inspirational individuals who are helping to advance the green scene. We will share their stories and invite you to share your thoughts! Simply enter your question below and tune in next month to see if our Eco-Leader has the answer.

Chris Nelson

Chris Nelson is Director of Global Commercial Development for UL Environment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) that is focused exclusively on environmental services for products, companies and energy.  In this role, Nelson is responsible for corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships and alliances and commercial sales and marketing operations.  

Previously, Nelson was Director of Corporate Development for UL, helping its businesses identify candidates and options for strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.  A certified public accountant, Nelson has been in various financial management roles prior to his time at UL, including most recently as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at Citigroup.  Nelson has also spent time in various business development roles in the computer software industry.  

Nelson has a Bachelor of Arts degree in from Valparaiso University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago. ...read more

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