Inga Petersen is a seasoned international affairs and sustainability professional with over fifteen years’ experience in natural resource management, governance, and transparency. Prior to joining the Global Battery Alliance as Executive Director in 2022, Inga acted as Senior Extractives Adviser to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Previously, she worked as senior manager in the Extractive Industries team of the global advisory firm Adam Smith International, engaging directly with governments and donors, designing and managing extractive industries governance projects across Africa. She subsequently worked with global business leaders and policy makers at the World Economic Forum to lead the mining and metals sector’s transition to a sustainable world.

Inga holds a Bachelor from the University of Bath, a Masters in International Relations & International Security from the Institute of Political Science (Sciences Po), Paris and an Executive Master in Global Leadership from the World Economic Forum (WEF).