GRI’s Wallace joins BrownFlynn

Mike Wallace, former director of the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI’s) North American operations, has joined BrownFlynn as managing director.

In his new role in Los Angeles, Wallace will be responsible for expanding the firm’s market presence and brand in North America, developing strategic partnerships, providing innovative corporate responsibility and sustainability solutions to clients, and helping shape strategic direction.

“We’re delighted to have Mike on board and are excited to capitalize on the market growth potential afforded by his joining our leadership team,” said Barb Brown, principal and co-owner of BrownFlynn. “The demand on corporations and other organizations to better measure, manage and disclose sustainability information and initiatives is rapidly expanding across North America—and globally,” she added.

Wallace is an internationally recognized expert and leader in the sustainability field with 20 years’ experience advising corporations, non-profits and government agencies on the development, implementation and continuous improvement of sustainability strategies and initiatives.

For the past four years, he led the successful re-entry and funding of GRI into the North American market after spending one year at GRI’s headquarters in Amsterdam.

Wallace commented: “After exploring many options, I chose BrownFlynn as the ideal company and the one most closely aligned with my values and professional goals. The firm’s reputable and consistent market engagement made them a fantastic choice for me in all corners of the sustainability field.”