Anthesis Appoints Michael Salvatico to Accelerate Climate & Nature Strategy Across APAC

A strategic step in strengthening APAC leadership to guide clients through climate and nature integration, regulatory shifts, and the journey to net zero.

14 October 2025

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Michael Salvatico

APAC Climate & Nature Client Development Director

Sydney

Anthesis, the world’s largest group of dedicated sustainability professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Salvatico as APAC Climate & Nature Client Development Director.

Based in Sydney, Australia, Mr. Salvatico will play a key role in advancing Anthesis’ regional growth strategy, supporting clients across Asia Pacific to integrate climate and nature into business strategy, respond to evolving disclosure requirements, and accelerate their transition to net zero.

Michael’s appointment strengthens our leadership and accelerates our climate and nature strategy across APAC. His expertise will enhance our ability to support clients as they respond to growing expectations for climate and nature action, while continuing to drive sustainable performance across the region.

Hanna Friedlander – Regional Managing Director APAC

Michael joins Anthesis with over two decades of experience, including leading teams and growing businesses across APAC and the Middle East, helping some of the region’s largest companies and financial institutions embed sustainability into their strategies and reporting. His experience spans carbon projects, climate risk, net zero and transition planning, nature and biodiversity, and broader ESG consulting and digital solutions, all with a strong focus on driving measurable impact and business value.

I’m excited to welcome Michael to the Anthesis team. He will be a great asset as we continue to expand our impactful and market leading climate and nature services to the broader APAC region.

Matt Drum – Managing Director Australia

Michael is passionate about enabling climate and nature solutions that accelerate the shift to a more sustainable economy. With a background in accounting, programming and finance, Michael spent nearly 10 years as a quantitative equity strategist before founding a start-up in the voluntary carbon market.

I’m thrilled to join Anthesis at such a pivotal time for climate and nature in the Asia Pacific region. I look forward to working with our talented global team to help organisations meet disclosure requirements, build resilience, and translate sustainability ambition into business strategy.

Michael Salvatico

With this appointment, Anthesis continues to expand its presence across APAC, building on its global network of more than 1,400 sustainability professionals.

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