Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Amita Chaudhury Appointed Chair of UNEP FI Board
The UN has selected Amita Chaudhury, from India, to lead a group that focuses on sustainable insurance.
She is the first Indian woman to hold this important position.
This group, called UNEP FI, works with banks, insurers, and investors to encourage using money in ways that help the environment and people.
Ms. Chaudhury has a background in global leadership, including experience at Unilever.
The UNEP FI helps ensure money is used for the benefit of the planet and its people.
Amita Chaudhury, of Indian origin, has been appointed Chair of UNEP FI PSI.
She is the first woman of Indian origin to hold the position.
Chaudhury has held senior global roles, including at Unilever.
UNEP FI is a partnership between the UN and the financial sector.
UNEP FI has over 500 members, including banks and insurers.
- Who
- Amita Chaudhury
- What
- Appointed Chair of the UNEP FI Principles for Sustainable Insurance
- When
- Not explicitly stated
- Where
- Geneva
- Why
- To lead the UNEP FI's sustainable insurance initiative.
- Appointee
- Amita Chaudhury
- Organization
- UNEP FI Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI)
- Role
- Chair of the Board
- Nationality
- Indian
- Focus
- Sustainable Insurance
- Members
- Over 500
- Location
- Geneva
