Peter Bakker

Peter Bakker
Peter Bakker at a Press Conference in 2008
Born 1 August 1961 (age 55)
Nationality Dutch
Alma mater

Inholland University of Applied Sciences

Erasmus University Rotterdam
Title President of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Spouse(s) Merel Bakker (2012–present)
Children 3

Peter Bakker (born 1 August 1961) is a Dutch businessman and current President of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.[1] He was appointed President in January 2012 after being CEO of TNT N.V. for 10 years.[2] 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.[3]

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.[3]

Awards

Bakker was awarded the Clinton Global Citizen Award in 2009 and the SAM Sustainability Leadership Award.[4]

Personal life

Bakker married Merel Bakker in 2012.

References

  1. ↑ "About Peter Bakker". WBCSD President. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  2. ↑ Council, World Business (15 September 2011). "WBCSD announces new president". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  3. 1 2 "Peter Bakker | The Huffington Post". www.huffingtonpost.co.uk. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
  4. ↑ "Peter Bakker". The Center for Business and the Environment at Yale. 17 September 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2017.
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