Ezgi Barcenas

Ezgi Barcenas is the Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at LOréal, leveraging over 15 years of experience in sustainability and international development. An engineer by training with degrees from Harvard and UChicago, she drives the companys global strategy on climate, circularity, and nature regeneration, aiming to transform the business while respecting planetary boundaries.

Originally from Cyprus, Ezgis upbringing on the water-scarce island profoundly shaped her resourceful mindset and passion for sustainable living. She is a strong believer in collaboration and the "power of curiosity. " Ezgi actively participates in community engagement, such as LOréals volunteer initiatives, and is a One Young World alumnus dedicated to empowering youth.

Interesting fact: Her early life experiences in Cyprus, like fetching spring water from mountains with her family, were formative in cultivating her career path in sustainability.