Strategic Appointment: Amanda Gardiner, a veteran ESG leader, will guide Network USA’s next phase of growth and corporate engagement.
Private Sector Mobilization: The organization represents companies contributing over 18% of U.S. GDP and aims to deepen its impact across the corporate sustainability landscape.
Global Influence: Gardiner’s appointment comes as the UN Global Compact nears its 25th anniversary, positioning Network USA to elevate U.S. business leadership on sustainability.
The UN Global Compact Network USA has named Amanda Gardiner as its new Executive Director, signaling a strategic push to expand its impact and engagement with the U.S. private sector on sustainability.
Gardiner brings over 20 years of experience integrating ESG and social impact into global business strategy. Most recently, she served as Meta’s first Head of ESG, where she “drove strategy and implementation efforts at a transformative time in the technology sector.” Her previous leadership roles include guiding corporate responsibility at Verizon and Pearson, advising boards and C-suites on embedding sustainability into business operations.
“After an extensive recruitment process and thoughtful deliberation, we are thrilled to welcome Amanda,” said Ann Tracy, Chair of Network USA and Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive. “Her experience, strategic insight, collaborative leadership style, and deep understanding of the sustainability landscape made her the clear choice.”
Network USA supports nearly 1,000 signatories—representing more than 18% of U.S. GDP—and has steadily expanded its programming and team to advance the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, which span human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
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“At this defining moment for business and sustainability globally, Network USA’s role in supporting U.S. companies in a rapidly evolving and interconnected landscape is more important than ever,” Gardiner said. “It is an honor to take on this position.”
Her appointment also comes as the UN Global Compact prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, reinforcing the importance of U.S. leadership in global ESG progress. Under Gardiner, Network USA aims to deliver actionable resources that not only support sustainability but also fuel resilience, innovation, and business growth.
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