Melissa de Roquebrune, Executive Director of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge since 2022, brings a deep commitment to sustainability and international development. Based in Germany since 2015, born in Montréal, and shaped by her years in growing up in India, Melissa's background fuels her passion for global citizenship and positive impact. With 20 years of experience in international development and partnerships, Melissa has worked with organizations like Transparency International and UNICEF Canada. In her current role, Melissa is dedicated to exploring the intersection between the corporate and NGO non-profit sectors, recognizing the transformative potential of collaborative efforts. Through her work with SPP and close exchange with the Procurement Profession, she has developed a deep belief that Procurement can and should play a decisive role in driving the global sustainability and social agenda. “I believe change happens when we step outside our comfort zone, when we question, challenge, and try new things. Imperfection is better than inaction. “