Mergermarket Corporate Development Forum Europe 2023
The must-attend event for corporate development professionals in Europe!
The Langham, London
27
Apr
Panel: Climate disruptors and the everlasting importance of ESG
This session will discuss how climate disruption means that ESG plays a key role in defining a company’s reputation and culture with M&A, as businesses strive to meet ESG expectations.
- What challenges are you facing in meeting carbon neutrality targets in line with the goals set in the Paris Agreement?
- How are sustainability strategies affecting M&A decisions and what is best practice for sustainability considerations versus growth strategies?
- Do you see the integration of ESG targets within organisations impacting the company’s culture?
- What are the business risks associated with neglecting an ESG strategy?
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SpeakersEmilio Zito Group Head of M&A & Investments, EDF Invest and Investor Relations EDF Group
Tanja Gihr Managing Director, Head of ESG Advisory EMEA , Sustainable and Impact Banking BarclaysConor Kehoe Member G7 Impact Taskforce
Rachel Lewis Private Equity Senior Reporter Mergermarket
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Based in Paris, Emilio Zito is EDF Group Head of M&A, Investments and EDF Invest. He is also in charge of Investor Relations.
Emilio joined EDF in 2008 and since he originated, led and executed a wide range of greenfield and brownfield transactions across the energy chain and related infrastructure. He has also been holding Boards positions within several subsidiaries of the Group, mainly in the Renewables business.
Emilio started his career as an investment banker in London, covering natural resources, energy and power sectors. He joined EDF in 2008 as an M&A and Investment Manager and relocated to London in 2011 to take on the M&A and Investment responsibility of EDF Energy, the largest subsidiary of the Group. Between 2018 and 2020 he also held the position of Deputy Head of M&A for EDF Group, before being appointed EDF Group Head of M&A and Investor Relations. On March 1st, 2023, Emilio had his responsibilities widened to include the Group’s principal investments activity and EDF Invest.
Originally from Milan, Emilio holds a double MSc in General Management from Milan Bocconi University and HEC Paris. He also graduated from the University of California San Diego with a major in Corporate Finance.
Emilio is an Italian native speaker, and speaks fluent English and French.