Alex Liftman is global environmental executive for Bank of America, responsible for its global environmental sustainability strategy, which includes achieving net zero in operations, supply chain and financing activities before 2050. She also works on the bank’s commitment to deploy $1.5 trillion by 2030 toward environmental transition and social inclusive development. Liftman previously held leadership roles in global communications strategy, global wealth and investment management, business banking and small business. Prior to joining Bank of America in 2002, she was a senior vice president at Edelman, where she led public relations activities for Morgan Stanley’s Technology Group, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Charles Schwab & Co. and other clients. Liftman serves on the Boston Green Ribbon Commission and the advisory board for The Trustees.
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