GeSI Announces New Global Board of Directors to Shape the Future of Sustainable Digital and AI Transformation

As GeSI celebrates 25 years of leadership in digital sustainability, its new Board brings together global expertise across technology, energy, water and education to strengthen international collaboration and unlock the positive potential of AI. 

The Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for the next three-year term, marking a significant milestone in the organisation’s mission to advance sustainability through digital innovation. The new Board reflects GeSI’s commitment to connecting regions, industries, and expertise at a defining moment for digital transformation. 

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and societies, GeSI’s ambition is twofold: to address the environmental, social and governance challenges of digital technologies while accelerating their positive impact across industries and communities worldwide.

Global Leadership for a New Era

Saeed AlZarooni, Group Chief Procurement Officer at Etisalat, has been elected Chairman. He brings more than 32 years of telecommunications and technology leadership. Overseeing procurement across 20 operating companies, his expertise in AI-enabled procurement, global supplier ecosystems and sustainable value creation will contribute to GeSI’s work on responsible supply chains, resilience and cross-industry collaboration.

Adam Elman, Director of Sustainability, EMEA at Google, will serve as Vice-Chair. With more than 20 years of corporate sustainability experience spanning data centres, supply chains, products and infrastructure, he brings expertise in aligning technological growth with environmental responsibility and measurable sustainability outcomes. 

Samuel Enoka, Founder & CEO of Greensparc, will serve as Treasurer, contributing experience in energy markets, investment, finance and digital infrastructure. 

They are joined by directors representing Alibaba, CATL, Globant, Huanghe Science and Technology University (HHSTU), IBM, International Telecommunications Union (ITU), LONGi, NEC, SAWACO, SEE Holding, T-Mobile US, Taiwan Mobile and Verizon. 

Together, the Board connects ICT leadership with expertise in AI, energy, water, education, cities, sustainable infrastructure, responsible sourcing and investment. 

Its international composition reflects GeSI’s conviction that global challenges require global collaboration. By bringing regional perspectives and cross-sector expertise to the same table, GeSI aims to strengthen partnerships and accelerate collective action across the digital economy. 

Board of Directors for 2026 – 2029

Since 2001, GeSI has played a pioneering role in advancing sustainable development through digital transformation, connecting technological innovation with measurable environmental, social and economic impact. 

Today, GeSI represents private sector companies with a combined market capitalisation exceeding US$6 trillion, bringing together global industry leadership with policymakers, international institutions, academia and civil society. 

As AI transforms economies and societies, GeSI’s vision and mission are the answer to addressing sustainability and governance challenges of digitalisation enabling AI’s positive impact across sectors such as energy, cities, water, education and industry. 

With renewed leadership, GeSI reinforces its commitment to connecting regions, bridging industries and turning global collaboration into measurable action — placing people at the heart of digital transformation, strengthening business resilience and competitiveness, and unlocking the positive impact of technology for a more sustainable and inclusive future.