Lee Stewart

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Chief Executive Officer at ESG Strategy

The Rocks, New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Lee Stewart is the CEO of ESG Strategy and a best-selling author with over 20 years of experience in corporate sustainability and energy efficiency. He specializes in monetizing sustainability to drive change and has a background from the University of Cambridge. People who have worked with him describe him as strategic, dedicated, and inspiring.

Lee is deeply committed to grassroots climate action, serving as a presenter and mentor for The Climate Reality Project. His passion for environmental education is evident in his recent organization of a leadership expedition to Antarctica for students. He also appears to have an interest in the Pacific Islands and their climate challenges.

Unique fact: Lee was personally trained by former US Vice President Al Gore to present on the effects of climate change.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Goal-Oriented

Objective Evaluator

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Actionable ESG Strategy
As CEO of ESG Strategy and an author on the topic, he focuses on helping businesses move beyond compliance to create a competitive advantage through impactful, operational sustainability.
Climate Change Education
He is a mentor for The Climate Reality Project and is organizing a 2026 Antarctic Classroom expedition, showing a commitment to educating future leaders on environmental issues.
Monetizing Sustainability
A core focus of his professional philosophy is demonstrating the financial ROI of sustainability initiatives to incentivize stakeholder engagement and drive meaningful corporate change.

Media Appearances

Lee Stewart on Business Excellence – TOP 5 Podcast. Featured in ESG Strategy Blog

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The Book That's Shaping ESG Strategy—Now Globally Recognised. Featured in ESG Strategy Blog

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Work History

2-2023
Chief Executive Officer at ESG Strategy
5-2020 - 12-2022
Head of Corporate Sustainability at Fonterra
11-2019 - 4-2020
Board Member at Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity (A2EP)
12-2018 - 5-2020
Senior Director at Ndevr Environmental (Now Anthesis Group)
5-2016 - 8-2017
Chair Environmental Special Interest Group at Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA)

Education

2018 - 2018
The Prince of Wales’s Business & Sustainability Programme from University of Cambridge
2018 - 2019
Post Graduate Certificate of Business from Australian Institute of Business

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Insights For Selling To Lee

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lee is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lee

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lee move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Lee take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Lee

Personality Compatibility


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