Nicolas Cottis

Nicolas Cottis is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) roles, currently serving as Partner and France Head of ESG Transaction Services at KPMG France since February 2017. Previously, Nicolas held the position of Partner at ERM, where leadership in the Sustainable Finance & Transaction Services sector involved executing over 30 ESG due diligence audits for notable clients. Prior experience at GE Capital and GE Capital Real Estate encompassed managing environmental risk across Asia-Pacific and Europe, focusing on compliance and risk management in substantial real estate portfolios. Nicolas began a career at ICF Environnement, rapidly progressing to Senior Environmental Risk Consultant, delivering numerous EHS compliance audits globally. Academic credentials include an MSc in Environmental Diagnostics from Cranfield University and a Maîtrise in Chemistry from Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III.