Debra Germaine is a Partner at CTPartners, with a focus on green technology and alternative energy. In this interview, she gives us her view of the unprecedented opportunities companies and motivated individuals have to do well for themselves and the world.

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Highlights

0:00 Companies are paying unprecedented attention to green issues and finding value in not only lowering costs, but an enhanced image and supply chain.

1:25 From “Green Sigma” to new executive positions the changes go to the very core of how companies do business and the rewards have been substantial. It’s a true business process reengineering.

2:45 This new focus creates exciting new career opportunities such as “Chief Green Officer”. It’s also surfacing new revenue generating opportunities in the form of new products, consulting services and much more.

4:35 Since these new roles have never existed before- companies must search for people with a broad array of skills and no fear of taking on new challenges. They should be able to launch new products, manage products and possess world-class influencing and communication skills.

6:30 Debra shares a story of someone who was worried this position might be bad for their career. Quite the opposite, these can be highly-coveted, high profile opportunities.