Dr. Esther Heidbüchel Senior Project Manager +49 202 459 58 - 55 esther.heidbuechel@cscp.org Download vCardConnect on LinkedIn Esther is a sustainability expert and senior project manager with nearly three decades of experience driving sustainability strategies, value chain and sustainability risk analysis, and indicator development across diverse industrial sectors like telecommunications, semiconductors, construction materials and chemical Industry. She is known for her ability to lead complex multi-stakeholder processes, finding common grounds, and integrate sustainability principles into corporate and regulatory strategies. Areas of expertise With a PhD in International Relations and training as a business mediator, she has a second area of expertise in geopolitics, conflict research, risk assessment and management, as well as resilience analysis and building. Her expertise is highly relevant for projects focusing on resource efficiency, sustainable business models, geopolitical impacts on supply chains, resilient businesses, cooperation of adverse stakeholders. Other areas of expertise include: Strategic sustainability planning circular economy & value chain analysis indicator development & monitoring frameworks multi-stakeholder engagement & conflict resolution capacity building & workshop facilitation policy analysis & stakeholder communication. Current work Esther is currently focused on connecting the dots between Resilience and Circular Economy, sustainability portfolio assessments, biodiversity check development as well as developing indicators for sustainable chemical management and circular business models. Her work involves leading participatory processes to derive concrete goals from sustainability strategies, managing complex projects across global supply chains, and facilitating stakeholder dialogues to drive systemic change. She works closely with public authorities, environmental agencies, NGOs, and industry partners to implement circular economy principles and resource efficiency measures. Previous experience Previously, she served as Director of Sustainability for an international Construction Materials producer, where she managed sustainability strategy, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Her earlier roles include freelance consulting in sustainability strategy and supply chain risk management, as well as positions in CSR and business development at a telecommunications network provider and marketing/strategy roles at a semiconductor producer. She has extensive experience in the construction materials, telecommunications, and semiconductor sectors. Education PhD in Political Science (International Relations & Conflict Studies), German Diplom (Master’s equivalent) in International Language, Business and Culture Studies from the University of Passau; Certified Business Mediator. I love building sustainable bridges between seemingly adverse domains and stakeholders – check in with us and join the construction work!