Peter Bryant is a prominent thought leader in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, sustainability, energy transition, and digital transformation within the mining and energy sectors. With over 25 years of experience, he is a sought-after speaker at major conferences, sharing his expertise on these topics. As Board Chair and Managing Director of Clareo, a resources advisory firm, and Co-Founder and Board Chair of the Development Partner Institute, a nonprofit focused on enhancing social, economic, and environmental outcomes from resource development, Peter is dedicated to fostering positive change in the industry. He also advises several venture capital funds and emerging technology companies and has participated in Innovation Councils for various mining and energy firms. Peter has provided strategic advice to leading global companies, including Anglo American, BHP, and BP. He is involved in the Rockefeller Foundation and Brookings Institute's 17 Rooms programme, which supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and regularly participates in the World Economic Forum’s Mine Ministers Summit. He co-authored “The Growth Champions: The Battle for Sustained Innovation Leadership” in 2012. His insights have appeared in industry publications such as the Journal of Petroleum Technology and Mining Global, and he is frequently quoted in the Wall Street Journal. Peter immigrated to the United States from New Zealand in 1996 and lives in Southern California with his family. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University in Wellington, is a Chartered Accountant, and is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. He is also a co-founder of The World Innovation Network.