Bjarni Herrera
Founder, CEO, and Senior Advisor
Bjarni Herrera is the driving force behind Accrona, bringing over 15 years of financial market experience and 10 years in corporate sustainability and sustainable finance across the Nordics, Asia, the USA, and LATAM. With a career that spans senior leadership in banking, finance, and consulting, he’s passionate about harnessing finance to unlock sustainable opportunities.
Bjarni’s unique blend of expertise in sustainable finance, corporate governance, sustainability leadership, entrepreneurship, and innovative financial solutions sets him apart. He’s not just here to tick compliance boxes—he’s about creating strategies that drive real business value. As the former CEO of CS (acquired by KPMG) and COO of CICERO Shades of Green (now part of S&P Global), he’s led projects that transformed how companies navigate sustainability.
Bjarni's previous experience includes:
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Secretary of the Board of Arion Bank (Nasdaq:Arion)
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CEO of CS (acquired by KPMG)
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Head of Sustainability at KPMG
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COO of CICERO Shades of Green (acquired by S&P Global)
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Senior Operational Director at S&P Global (NYSE:SPGI)
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Certified Securities Broker
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Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate from the Global Association of Risk Professionals
When not working, Bjarni is passionate about skiing, running, weightlifting, reading, and watching good movies.
Expertise areas
Supercharging Sustainability: An accessible, big-picture overview of ESG 2.0 and sustainable finance (2024)
Bjarni’s book, Supercharging Sustainability, is an essential guide for navigating the complexities of ESG 2.0. Packed with insights and actionable strategies, it’s perfect for business leaders looking to stay ahead in the sustainability game. The book has earned accolades like the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, the International Firebird Book Award, and the San Francisco Book Festival Award.
