Nadav Avihay is a sustainability associate at SL Green.
Avihay has over eight years of experience as a sustainable development professional, working in government, academia, and the private sector. At Summit, Avihay helps companies navigate complex environmental, social, and corporate governance issues and promote responsible business practices. Specifically, Avihay focuses on climate, water, and biodiversity and companies' impacts and dependencies in nature.
Avihay previously served as the deputy head of the North American branch of the Foreign Investment and Industrial Cooperation Authority under the Israeli Ministry of Economy and as a combat special forces officer for five years. His academic work has included research on FinTech ecosystems and financial inclusion, energy policy, and sustainable business models.
He is a graduate of The New School's Julien J. Studley Graduate Programs in International Affairs and Reichman University's School of Sustainability, focusing on the private sector and its role in advancing environmental and social objectives.