NADB seeking a Chief Enviromental Officer
- New position created as a result of NADBand BECC merger
- Officer will oversee programs currently managed by BECC
San Antonio, Texas – The North American Development Bank (NADB), based in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking to fill the new position of Chief Environmental Officer (CEVO), who will be in charge of ensuring the continued oversight and success of the functions and programs currently managed by the Border Environment Cooperation Commission (BECC).
NADB and BECC were established by the U.S. and Mexican Governments to help preserve, protect and enhance the environment of the U.S.-Mexico border region and advance the well-being of its communities. To achieve this purpose, NADB and BECC share several functions related to developing, certifying and financing environmental infrastructure projects.
The full legal and operational integration of NADB and BECC is anticipated in 2017, whereby BECC will become a standing subsidiary component of NADB. The CEVO will ensure that all projects undertaken by NADB are in compliance with the certification obligations established under the NADB charter, as well as advise Management and the Board of Directors regarding the environmental integrity of the operations of the Bank. NADB has retained the leadership search firm Korn Ferry to assist in the comprehensive search to find the best and most highly qualified candidates for this position. “The CEVO will be a key position in the newly integrated organization to ensure that environmental compliance in project development continues to be a priority,” stated NADB Managing Director Gerónimo Gutiérrez. “The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high commitment to the values and mission of NADB and BECC.” The qualifications for this position include substantial professional experience in planning, financing, designing, constructing, operating and/or maintaining environmental infrastructure projects, as well as environmental standards and policies; extensive knowledge of the environmental conditions affecting the U.S.-Mexico border region; and deep knowledge of public health and environmental issues in the region.