Sylvie Lemmet

Sylvie Lemmet, a French national, has had a distinguished career in the field of management and environment. She brings to UNEP a strong commitment and dedication to environmental sustainability. She also brings extensive knowledge of and experience from the international and national development scene.

In her career, Sylvie Lemmet has held a series of senior management positions and has led large teams to success. She has worked with the private sector, NGOs, international organizations and most recently as senior auditor with the French Cour des Comptes. In leadership roles, Sylvie Lemmet's responsibilities have ranged from general management to project, budget and financial management. She has been the chief financial officer and, later, a member of the Executive Board of Médecins Sans Frontières working in the field of humanitarian emergency assistance. As a senior official with the World Bank, Sylvie Lemmet was responsible for large-scale projects and initiatives in the area of environment and sustainable development. Sylvie Lemmet has most recently played a very active role in improving public sector efficiency in France. She has also participated as a member of the Cour des Comptes' audit team of the United Nations.

Sylvie Lemmet holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University and the École nationale d'administration (ENA), as well as a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the École des hautes études commerciales and a degree in Economics from the Sorbonne University.