LOS ANGELES, Jul 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Green Globe International, Inc. GGII today announced the appointment of Christopher M. Kimmes, a highly accomplished market/business development professional with extensive experience in the sustainability industry relative to commercial banking and market development, to the position of Interim President of the company. Mr. Kimmes is Founder and CEO of Green Globe, LLC, a highly specialized market development engine focused on nurturing and empowering those involved in the sustainability industry.
Mr. Kimmes comes to Green Globe International with many years of diverse business and market development experience. A graduate of Regis University with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Mr. Kimmes is highly adept at developing strategic relationships, identifying and seizing innovative market opportunities, and creating and implementing innovative sales/marketing strategies. Before establishing Green Globe, LLC, Mr. Kimmes began pioneering the "Green Lending Initiative" at one of California's largest and most reputable banks. As Assistant Vice President and Business Development Officer, Mr. Kimmes was tasked with attracting personal, wealth management and commercial banking relationships. Previous to this experience, Mr. Kimmes served successfully in a variety of sales and sales manager positions for several companies and won numerous performance awards while in these positions.
Mr. Kimmes is considered in many circles to be the green expert relative to global landscape, alternative capital sources, innovative financial structures, incentive based opportunities and connective resourcing. Mr. Kimmes is a co-founder, advisory board member, advisory committee member, founder, and a member of several prominent green associations, including the United States Green Building Council, Los Angeles Economic Development Committee, Clean Tech Financing Forum, and the U.S. Trade Development Agency. He is a frequent contributor of green speaking engagements and a published columnist and researcher/author of several white papers and research pieces related to the global green economy.
"Chris has excellent green credentials, especially as it relates to financing green initiatives, which will be a major focus of the company in the future," said Managing Director Steven R. Peacock. "Chris has been hired for an initial six month period during which we expect to see many changes as the company broadens its focus beyond just the Green Globe brand and into other sectors within the burgeoning environmental marketplace, including fund management and environmental project financing."
Mr. Kimmes commented, "Green Globe has a rich history which I am eager to begin utilizing as the base from which I work. My purpose is to develop a clear and consistent message, which will highlight the company's global brand and broaden both its capabilities and service offerings. The goal is to deliver something impactful, meaningful and achievable that will further assist all of those within the sustainability industry and businesses that are striving to make a commitment to sustainable practices as we concurrently work to build value for our shareholders."
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About Green Globe International, Inc.
Green Globe International, Inc., through its 88% majority ownership in Green Globe, Ltd., a UK corporation, is the owner of the Green Globe brand, the recognized leader of sustainability certification and benchmarking programs. Green Globe International is structured as a holding company and expects to continue to align with or to acquire environmentally oriented companies that add value to the public company and its shareholders. For more information please visit http://www.greenglobeint.com
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