David Bennett

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DISC Type : IDS

Sustainability Program Manager, Net Zero Reductions at Meta

Bend, Oregon, United States

Overview

David Bennett is a senior sustainability leader with experience at major firms like Google and Adobe. He specializes in designing and implementing corporate responsibility strategies, focusing on climate action, clean energy, and net-zero reductions. Colleagues describe him as thoughtful, reliable, and a strategic leader with a LEED AP certification.

Outside of his core professional work, David has a deep academic background in leveraging geospatial applications for environmental sustainability, a focus he maintained through both his bachelors and masters degrees. This suggests a long-standing passion for data-driven environmental solutions.

He was selected by the Aspen Institute as one of just 20 "First Mover Fellows, " a program for exceptional corporate innovators.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Decisive But Friendly

Dynamic But Sincere

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Corporate Sustainability Strategy
He has extensive experience developing and implementing strategic climate action plans for companies like Ruffwear and Adobe, focusing on science-based targets and emissions reductions.
Renewable Energy Transition
At Adobe, he advanced progress towards 100% renewable energy by executing projects involving on-site renewables, PPAs, and green tariffs.
Zero Waste Initiatives
His certification as a TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Advisor indicates a specialized knowledge in zero waste principles and practices for businesses.

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Work History

11-2022
Sustainability Program Manager, Net Zero Reductions at Meta
6-2021 - 7-2022
Senior Sustainability Manager at Ruffwear
7-2017 - 6-2021
Global Sustainability Manager, C&W at Adobe at Cushman & Wakefield
2-2015 - 7-2017
Climate, Clean Energy & Sustainability Consultant at (Clients include: Google, Blu Skye, Broadscale Group, Origin Climate)
5-2014 - 5-2015
Fellow, Business & Society Program at The Aspen Institute

Education

2009 - 2010
MBA from Presidio Graduate School
2008 - 2008
Post-grad coursework from Vermont Law and Graduate School
1998 - 2000
M.A. from Clark University
1995 - 1997
B.S. from James Madison University

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And David

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