Head of Global ESG
Alex Spilger, Head of Global ESG, is responsible for guiding environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives across Kennedy Wilson’s U.S. platform. He provides overall vision, leadership and strategy to further advance the U.S. ESG program and deepen ESG integration across the company’s investment process and asset management activities, while expanding Kennedy Wilson’s coordinated global program. Previously, Alex oversaw Cushman & Wakefield’s sustainability practice, helping occupier and investor clients develop and refine ESG programs and achieve their ESG goals and commitments across a wide range of commercial real estate portfolios. His areas of focus included energy, water, waste, GHG emissions, renewables, indoor health, ESG reporting and employee engagement. Alex began his career as an Energy Engineer at DNV GL, performing energy audits and maximizing energy performance in the design and operations of commercial and residential buildings throughout the Western U.S., and spent five years at BCCI Construction, a full-service general contractor, building the company’s sustainability practice from the ground-up.
A WELL Accredited Professional, LEED Accredited Professional, and Fitwel Ambassador, Alex holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Los Angeles.