ERM, the world’s largest sustainability consultancy, today announced Executive Committee appointments to support the firm’s next phase of growth and transformation.

Betty McCormack Howard joins ERM as Chief People Officer, leading ERM’s global People function and talent strategy. Betty joins from Accenture, where she held senior global roles spanning people strategy, leadership, talent and organizational transformation. She has a strong track record of partnering with executive teams through periods of growth and change and will help strengthen ERM's talent and organizational capabilities as the firm continues to evolve. She succeeds Ellis Griffiths, who will transition to a senior advisor role at ERM.

Paul McCabe joins ERM as Chief Technology Officer, with responsibility for shaping and delivering the firm's technology strategy. Paul brings extensive experience leading technology-enabled transformation and advancing digital and data capabilities to support growth, innovation and business performance, most recently serving as Chief Digital & Information Officer at Giacom. He succeeds Thomas Achhorner, who is retiring from ERM.

Betty McCormack Howard, Chief People Officer at ERM, said: “I’m excited to join ERM as Chief People Officer and begin this next chapter alongside ERM’s exceptional people around the world.

“What drew me to ERM is its purpose and the opportunity to help advance work that matters deeply to the environment and to a more sustainable future. I look forward to getting to know ERM’s people, learning from them and supporting the firm’s continued growth.”

Paul McCabe, Chief Technology Officer at ERM, said: “ERM has a strong platform for growth and a clear commitment to harnessing the power of technology to help clients address some of the world's most complex sustainability challenges.

“I look forward to working with colleagues across ERM to build on that momentum and help ensure the firm continues to innovate and deliver value for clients around the world.”

Sabine Hoefnagel, Interim CEO at ERM, said: “Betty and Paul bring experience that will help shape ERM’s continued growth and evolution. Betty has deep expertise in supporting people, leaders and culture through periods of change, and will play a key role in helping ERM continue to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

"Paul joins ERM at a time when we are already extensively reshaping our business through technology, data and AI. His experience leading digital and technology strategy will help us further develop the platforms and tools that support our business and our clients."

"I would also like to thank Ellis and Thomas for their leadership and unwavering commitment to ERM. Both have made a lasting impact on our business, our people and our clients." 

About ERM 

Sustainability is our business.

As the world’s largest sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, deploying a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. This approach helps clients to accelerate the integration of sustainability at every level of their business. 

With more than 50 years of experience, ERM’s diverse team of 8000+ experts in 40 countries and territories helps clients create innovative solutions to their sustainability challenges, unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. Learn more here.