Drew Schechtman
Senior ESG Investment Professional | Driving Alpha & Long-Term Value Creation Through Sustainable Investment & Business Strategy
- Role
- Head of Esg and Sustainability at Platinum Equity
- Location
- Summit, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Drew Schechtman
Capital can drive financial results and be a catalyst for positive outcomes—when deployed with purpose and precision.I specialize in identifying and unlocking ESG-driven value across the private equity lifecycle—from due diligence and operational improvement to long-term risk mitigation and financial outperformance.With over 15 years of experience in ESG, Responsible, Sustainable, SRI, and Impact Investing, I help firms integrate sustainability into core investment processes to enhance enterprise value, uncover hidden opportunities, and future-proof portfolios. My work spans asset classes and strategies, including private equity, public markets, fixed income, and alternatives.I focus on- ESG due diligence and risk assessment in deal sourcing and underwriting- Sustainable operations and value creation post-acquisition- LP engagement and Transparency through ESG Reporting- Corporate Sustainability to support a broad set of stakeholders- Growth through sustainable products- Impact measurement and purpose aligned portfolios- Climate Change, Human Rights, Governance, etc. My mission is to help investors harness ESG as a strategic lever—for better businesses, stronger returns, and a more resilient future.
Experience
Head of Esg and Sustainability
Mar 2023 — Present · New York, NY, US
Head of ESG and Sustainability across Platinum Equity, helping advance environmental, social and governance strategies across the firm’s corporate operations, investment teams and portfolio companies.
Education
Emory University
BA, Computer Science/ Mathematics / Economics
1999 — 2003
Carnegie Mellon University
MS, Sustainable Business Management / Environmental and Civil Engineering
2005 — 2006
Skills
- Energy Efficiency
- Sustainability
- Carbon Footprinting
- Energy
- Green Building
- Carbon
- Renewable Energy
- Climate Change
- Sustainable Business
- Corporate Sustainability
- Finance
- Environmental Policy
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Sustainability Consulting
- Energy Management
- Sustainability Reporting
- Environmental Awareness
- Strategy
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