Pauline has over six years of experience advising corporates on their decarbonization strategies at the leading mission-driven consultancy, the Carbon Trust. As the organization’s apparel sector lead, she helped several apparel & footwear clients – including VF Corp, Dr. Martens and ASOS – measure scope 3 footprints, set science-based targets and develop implementation roadmaps. Pauline’s expertise in apparel sector decarbonization was recognized by Forbes in 2020, earning her a place in the Europe 30 under 30 (Retail & E-commerce category). Pauline recently set up the Carbon Trust’s Amsterdam office and helped grow the team from 3 to 20. Pauline holds a Master’s Degree with Distinction in Environmental Policy and Regulation from the London School of Economics.

As Climate Portfolio Director, Pauline supports the Fashion Climate Fund and the Climate Solutions Portfolio. Pauline enjoys using her sectoral expertise to drive more direct impact into the apparel supply chain and make supply chain decarbonization a more concrete and accessible reality – noting that the time for action is now.

As a program operations manager at Aii, Gloria Wang is responsible for data analysis and coordinating tasks related to our projects. After earning a Master’s degree in Finance from University of California, San Diego, Gloria started her career as a consultant at PwC China, with a passion for sustainability. This working experience provided a chance to develop her ability to identify problems and deliver tailored solutions that meet clients’ unique needs.

Before joining Aii, Cherie spent five years at The Nature Conservancy China where she worked for rural source water protection and feasibility studies of water funds in China. She also worked for two years at Gotion, one of China’s most advanced energy battery manufacturers, where she was responsible for government relations development.

Cherie finished her bachelor’s and master’s study in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London. She also received a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Stanford University.

As the Senior Director of Sustainable Finance & Engagement at Aii, Kristina plays a pivotal role in leveraging Aii's $250M Fashion Climate Fund to support the decarbonization of the apparel and footwear supply chain. She is spearheading innovative blended capital funding vehicles, engaging brands, philanthropic institutions, and financial capital providers to drive the green transition with cutting-edge technologies and financial tools.

Kristina's career spans a range of global leadership positions at IKEA, H&M, and Steamery in production hubs across Southeast Asia, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. She has held positions including sustainability project leader, business controller, logistics manager, and COO, which together have given her an in-depth understanding of the complexities and challenges of textile supply chains, and the need for strategic, long-term investment partnerships to pioneer the green transition.

In her most recent role as Sweden’s Trade Commissioner to the Philippines, representing the Swedish Foreign Ministry and Business Sweden, Kristina spearheaded several projects within public private partnerships, working closely with development banks, climate financing, and climate change mitigation efforts. Kristina is known for her strategic thinking, engaging communication skills, strong leadership, and ability to drive investment and agreement negotiations. She has a broad professional network and close relationships with key stakeholders globally.

Kristina's core qualifications include project identification and implementation, high-level negotiations, and innovative funding structures. With a Master of Science in Business and Economics from Uppsala University and proficiency in multiple languages, Kristina combines an academic background with hands-on international experience to foster sustainable development and strategic growth in various sectors.