Rosalind Griffin
Madrid
Summary
Strategic leader in carbon and capital risk with a proven track record of guiding global investors, real asset owners, and policymakers through complex climate and ESG transitions. Skilled in integrating decarbonisation targets into costed, investment-grade strategies that protect asset value, mitigate regulatory exposure, and deliver measurable performance outcomes. Brings a global perspective shaped by work across Europe, the UK, United States, and Latin America, with deep expertise in stakeholder engagement, policy influence, and sustainable portfolio transformation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Council Member – ULI Sustainability Product Council (Europe)
Urban Land Institute
07.2025 - Current
- Appointed to ULI Europe’s Sustainability Product Council, a forum of senior leaders shaping ESG and climate strategy across the built environment. Contribute to workstreams with institutional investors, developers, policymakers, and academics to drive practical strategies for carbon reduction, climate risk management, and responsible investment in real assets.
- Remote
Senior Strategic Consultant – Carbon & Capital Risk
KOSMOS
03.2025 - Current
- Trusted by executive teams to convert climate ambition into board-level, capital-aligned strategies. Lead the integration of decarbonisation targets into costed transition plans, linking embodied carbon, procurement, and delivery frameworks to reduce risk and safeguard long-term asset value.
- Denmark, Ireland, UK, United States, and Latin America
Global Event Strategy & Leadership
Private Corporate Global Brand
01.2008 - Current
- Led and spoke at large-scale international events across Europe, the United States, and Latin America for a global brand. Developed and delivered keynote presentations, coordinated cross-border event logistics, and engaged audiences of up to 1,000+ attendees to drive business growth and community impact.
Impact & ESG Strategy Advisor
Urban Land Institute
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Selected as Spain’s representative in ULI’s Health Leaders Network. Advised global real estate and policy leaders on embedding equity, resilience, and climate intelligence into asset strategies. Helped shape frameworks that de-risk portfolios while advancing measurable ESG and social value outcomes.
- Remote, United States
Director of Strategy & Growth
Vivla
09.2022 - 11.2024
- Brought clarity and commercial rigour to a high-potential proptech venture. Oversaw strategic growth, institutional readiness, and operational performance. Delivered investor-facing business models, implemented KPI frameworks, and repositioned the firm as a credible challenger in fractional asset ownership.
Investment Analyst
Private Family Office
02.2017 - 01.2020
- Led due diligence and transaction execution across €18M+ in residential and mixed-use acquisitions. Influenced investment decisions through strategic asset reviews and early integration of sustainability-linked risk considerations.
Climate Strategy Associate
Inclam CO₂
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Supported strategic advisory and multilateral funding efforts for climate adaptation and resilience infrastructure. Contributed to early COP engagement, including communications to secure funding from institutions such as the Bank of England for energy, water, and sustainability initiatives in developing countries.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Global Real Estate Development
IE School of Architecture And Design
MADRID01.2023
BA (Hons) - Journalism & Visual Media
Griffith College
01.2009
Skills
- Carbon & Capital Risk Analysis
- Stakeholder & Investor Engagement
- Strategic Policy Implementation
- Leadership & Influence
Certification
- Strategies to Mitigate and Adapt to the Health Impacts of Climate Change – Harvard Business School Online, 2024
- Communications – IE School of Architecture and Design, 2022
- Member – Irish Green Building Council
- Member – Net Impact Amsterdam
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Council Member – ULI Sustainability Product Council (Europe)
Urban Land Institute
07.2025 - Current
Senior Strategic Consultant – Carbon & Capital Risk
KOSMOS
03.2025 - Current
Impact & ESG Strategy Advisor
Urban Land Institute
01.2024 - 03.2025
Director of Strategy & Growth
Vivla
09.2022 - 11.2024
Investment Analyst
Private Family Office
02.2017 - 01.2020
Climate Strategy Associate
Inclam CO₂
02.2016 - 03.2017
Global Event Strategy & Leadership
Private Corporate Global Brand
01.2008 - Current
BA (Hons) - Journalism & Visual Media
Griffith College
Bachelor of Arts - Global Real Estate Development
IE School of Architecture And Design
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