Lise Kingo (born 3 August 1961) is a Danish businesswoman who currently serves as Independent Board Director at Danone,[1] Sanofi[2] and Covestro.
[6] Kingo holds a Master's of Science in Responsibility and Business Practice from the University of Bath,[7] along with a certificate in Corporate Governance from INSEAD.
[13] She is known for her execution of the "Triple Bottom Line" approach wherein economic, social, and environmental concerns (also known as "People, Planet, Profit") are concurrently addressed.
[16] In a November 2015 interview, Kingo remarked "We think the goals should be seen as a source of inspiration and a platform for new growth"[17] indicating a desire for collaboration between the private sector, international organizations, and civil society as a whole.
[18] Kingo has also been noted as an integral part of a new wave of appointments of high-ranking female United Nations officials, indicating a shift in the demographics of who had traditionally held those positions in the past.