Anthesis hires Michael Salvatico to strengthen climate and nature offering
Anthesis, a global sustainability consulting firm, has appointed Michael Salvatico as APAC Climate & Nature Client Development Director.
Based in Sydney, Salvatico will play a key role in advancing the firm’s regional growth strategy, supporting clients across Asia Pacific to integrate climate and nature into business strategy, respond to evolving disclosure requirements, and accelerate their transition to net zero.
“Michael’s appointment strengthens our leadership and accelerates our climate and nature strategy across Asia-Pacific,” said Hanna Friedlander, Regional Managing Director for APAC at Anthesis. “His expertise will enhance our ability to support clients as they respond to growing expectations for climate and nature action, while continuing to drive sustainable performance across the region.”
Salvatico joins Anthesis with over two decades of experience, including leading teams and growing businesses across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, helping some of the region’s largest companies and financial institutions embed sustainability into their strategies and reporting. His experience spans carbon projects, climate risk, net zero and transition planning, nature and biodiversity, and broader ESG consulting and digital solutions.
“I’m thrilled to join Anthesis at such a pivotal time for climate and nature in the Asia-Pacific region,” Salvatico said. “I look forward to working with our talented global team to help organisations meet disclosure requirements, build resilience, and translate sustainability ambition into business strategy.”
Headquartered in the United Kingdom, and backed by private equity, Anthesis has 1,400 consultants across offices in around 20 countries. The firm is one of the larger pure-play sustainability and ESG consultancies worldwide.
“I’m excited to welcome Michael to the Anthesis team. He will be a great asset as we continue to expand our impactful and market leading climate and nature services to the broader APAC region,” commented Matt Drum, Managing Director of Anthesis in Australia.
