Margaret O'Gorman

Sustainability

Margaret O’Gorman operates at the intersection of business and nature as CEO of Tandem Global (established from the merger of Wildlife Habitat Council [WHC] and World Environment Center). Currently, as President of WHC, she helps multinational corporations integrate nature-based solutions into their sustainability efforts. Ms. O’Gorman is also a member of Arthur D. Little’s AMP open consulting network. She uses her platform and audience to promote private sector engagement in conservation action to restore ecosystems, recover species, connect communities, and make a positive difference to people and the planet. Ms. O’Gorman has consulted with Fortune 500 companies like General Motors, Exelon, Chevron, BASF, and many others to develop nature strategies and frameworks. She helps companies drive long-term sustainability through WHC Certification, a recognition program powered by Tandem Global that connects C-suite ambition to site-based action. In addition, Ms. O’Gorman inspires companies to consider the human element in their sustainability efforts through community and employee engagement. She is the author of Strategic Corporate Conservation Planning. Ms. O’Gorman is a member of BASF’s Nature Advisory Council and an appointee to the Guidance Committee for the North American Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment. Prior to her work with WHC, she led the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey and also steered fundraising efforts for New Jersey Future and Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Ms. O’Gorman earned a master of science degree in micropaleontology from the University of Southampton, UK. She can be reached at mogorman@wildlifehc.org.