Ron Nielsen
When it comes to caring for people, planet and prosperity, few know the terrain as well as Ron Nielsen.
He has been a Director of the Air Programme for Pollution Probe (focusing on the issues of climate change and emissions trading) and an advisor with the Business Leaders Initiative on Human Rights.
Building partnerships is a key Vermillion priority, and it's a skill Ron developed as Director of Sustainability and Strategic Partnerships at one of the world's leading aluminum mining companies. He is also a professional partnership broker - accredited by the International Business Leaders' Forum and Overseas Development Institute (PBAS).
Today, Ron is a Fellow of Tomorrow's Company (UK), in addition to developing the sustainability program for a large Ohio-based extractive company.