Chrissa Pagitsas

Inspiring Growth and Value Creation through Leadership
Chrissa
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Domestic In-Person (USA):

$15,000 - $25,000*

International In-Person:

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Virtual:

$10,001 - $20,000*

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About

Chrissa Pagitsas is a renowned advisor, keynote speaker, and author with deep expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy, sustainable finance, and leadership. She is the CEO of Pagitsas Advisors, where she works with corporate executives and organizations to integrate sustainability and ESG principles into their core business strategies, driving growth, innovation, and long-term value creation.

Chrissa is widely recognized for her pioneering role as the first Vice President of ESG at Fannie Mae, where she led the development and execution of the enterprise’s ESG strategy. During her tenure, she launched and scaled Fannie Mae’s Green Financing Business, issuing over $51 billion in Green Bonds—one of the largest sustainable finance initiatives in the world. Her work positioned Fannie Mae as a global leader in green real estate finance and set new industry benchmarks for sustainable investment in housing and commercial real estate.

Beyond finance, Chrissa has a track record of delivering impactful strategies at the intersection of sustainability, real estate, and technology. She is a sought-after advisor to C-suite executives on how to leverage sustainability and ESG to unlock business value, build brand credibility, and enhance risk management. Her ability to translate complex ESG frameworks into actionable business strategies has made her an influential voice in the industry.

She is also the author of the best-selling book Chief Sustainability Officers at Work, which features candid interviews with chief sustainability officers from Fortune 500 companies, revealing how businesses can achieve both financial success and social impact through sustainability. The book has been recognized as a must-read resource for executives and professionals looking to navigate the evolving ESG landscape.

Chrissa is a frequent keynote speaker and panelist at global conferences, where she shares insights on sustainable finance, leadership, and the future of ESG in corporate strategy. She has been featured in major industry publications and continues to advocate for the role of sustainability in building resilient, future-ready businesses.

With a strong foundation in both finance and sustainability, Chrissa Pagitsas empowers leaders to embrace innovation, drive meaningful change, and position their organizations for long-term success in a rapidly evolving business environment.

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Topics

Topics

Adaptive Innovation

Risk Taking Leadership

Resilient Teams

Sustainability Value

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j2TmYsNx_E
Chrissa Pagitsas Keynote Speaker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WWLmJdbW-Q
Interview with Chrissa Pagitsas: 2015 USGBC Leadership Awards

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Testimonials

“As the keynote speaker, Chrissa created a proactive, inclusive energy that gave us the confidence necessary to take our organizations to the next level.”

Elizabeth A. Grove, VP
Berkshire Hathaway company