Anne Marie Thodsen

Anne Marie Thodsen is an internationally recognized sustainability and ESG advisor, strategic communicator, and trainer with over a decade of experience driving corporate responsibility and business transformation across the GCC and Europe. As a leading voice in sustainable development, she is the founder of The Umbrella Institute, a GCC-focused consultancy dedicated to achieving a triple-bottom-line transformation and developing scalable ESG solutions. Anne Marie has served in key leadership roles, including General Manager of a construction firm in Qatar and founder of a green-powered storage business in Denmark.

She empowers leaders to embed sustainability into their core operations, ensuring resilient business models and meaningful social and environmental impact. With advisory roles in UNDRR ARISE UAE, Global Islamic Impact Investment Forum, and multiple international judging panels, she advocates for responsible business practices at the highest levels. Her training and coaching programs equip teams to act with purpose, communicate strategically, and achieve long-term ESG performance aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Areas of Expertise

Professional Summary

Sustainability & ESG Advisor | Strategic Communicator | Leadership Trainer | Keynote Speaker

• Corporate Sustainability & ESG Strategy (GRI, SDGs, CSR).

• Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement.

• Sustainable Business Model Innovation.

• Supply Chain Governance & Responsible Sourcing.

• Event & Project Management for Social Impact.

• Leadership Development & Business Coaching.

• Social Impact Strategy & Policy Advising.

• Livable Cities, Urban Innovation & Circular Economy.

• ESG Risk, Crisis Management & Reporting Standards.

Training Programs Delivered

Anne Marie designs and delivers highly impactful training workshops, seminars, and executive coaching sessions for leaders across public and private sectors. Her approach integrates real-world case studies, collaborative exercises, and customized tools to address specific organizational goals while driving measurable ESG outcomes and long-term impact. Her training portfolio includes:

Professional Qualifications, Education and Accreditation

• Advanced training in Sustainable Business Strategy, ESG Reporting, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

• Professional certifications in Executive Coaching and Leadership Development.

• Academic studies in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management.

• Accredited facilitator with proven experience delivering programs to senior leaders in government agencies, multinational corporations, and nonprofit organizations.

• Recognized for designing tailored learning solutions that achieve measurable ESG performance improvements and support organizations in meeting global sustainability standards.

• Sustainable Business Strategy & ESG Integration: Developing sustainability strategies, ESG metrics, reporting frameworks, and corporate responsibility programs.

• SDG Implementation & Impact Measurement: Practical guidance on aligning business operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• Strategic Communication for ESG Leaders: Improving public speaking, messaging, and stakeholder alignment for effective sustainability leadership.

• Supply Chain Governance & Responsible Investment: Building sustainability and ethical practices into procurement, sourcing, and investment decision-making.

• Smart Cities & Livable Urban Development: Policy design and innovation training focused on climate resilience and sustainable urban futures.

• Leadership and Team Development for Sustainability: Executive coaching and facilitation for cross-functional collaboration and organizational transformation.

Anne Marie is an experienced ESG consultant and professional trainer with a strong academic and professional background in sustainability leadership, corporate responsibility, and executive coaching. Her credentials include: