Chapter Zero announces new board member: Yves Hayaux-du-Tilly joins the Chapter Zero board
Yves is a Trustee of Chapter Zero Alliance and founder and Co-chair of Chapter Zero Mexico.
He is a Partner in the Mexican law firm Nader Hayaux Goebel where he heads its London Office, (Re)Insurance Practice and Sustainable Transition Working Group. For more than 30 years he has advised multinationals, financial institutions and investors on mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, governance and strategic legal matters.
Yves has served over 22 years as a Non-executive Director and Secretary to the Board of various financial institutions and currently serves as Non-executive and Independent Director of Sofia Salud and GNP International Ltd.
He is a co-founder of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain and served as its Chairman from 2011 to 2019, and is currently the Vice President of the International Association of Insurance Lawywers.
Yves takes the place of Emily Farnworth (Chief Executive Officer of Chapter Zero Alliance) who has served on the Chapter Zero board since Chapter Zero Alliance was formed in 2024. She has also led the work at the World Economic Forum to support the establishment of the global Chapter Zero Alliance network.
“I would firstly like to thank Emily for her untiring support and expertise. She has made a significant contribution to the success and impact of Chapter Zero and we look forward to working with her in the future,” said Tom Delay, Chair of Chapter Zero.
“I am also delighted to welcome Yves to the Chapter Zero board. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, especially in relation to law, finance and governance.”
About Chapter Zero
Chapter Zero, the philanthropically funded Directors’ Climate Forum, is one of the founding Chapters of Chapter Zero Alliance – a global network of 35 Chapters in more than 70 countries. Its purpose is to equip and inspire Chairs and NEDs to lead on climate from the boardroom.
Chapter Zero operates from a UK base with a global impact. As an incubator of best practice, toolkits and thought leadership that are disseminated around the world, Chapter Zero delivers briefings and masterclasses for its vibrant peer-to-peer community. Our programmes bring the latest thinking and practical experiences of board oversight and governance for the climate transition.
With over 3,500 members, Chapter Zero is represented on the boards of 81% of FTSE 100 and 70% of FTSE 250 companies, around one-third of the UK’s large private companies as well as representation from government, arms’ lengths bodies and civil society boards.
If would like further information, please send your requests to climate@chapterzero.org.uk
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