Kathryn Unger
Vice President ESG, Boston Scientific
Kathryn Unger is the Vice President of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at Boston Scientific, a role that aligns with the company's increasing focus on sustainability and responsible corporate practices. Her extensive experience in managing complex business units and navigating intricate government relations at Cummins Inc. and Cargill has prepared her well for her current position.
Kathryn has a personal interest in sustainability, having previously managed an organic farm in North Carolina with her husband, where they practiced sustainable agriculture. She also serves on the board of Urban Ventures, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to ending generational poverty, reflecting her dedication to community development.
Kathryn's approach to ESG is pragmatic, focusing on adapting to evolving regulations, changing customer expectations, and ongoing scientific advancements to continuously improve the company's impact on its communities and the environment.
Boston Scientific's 41,000 employees in approximately 115 countries all contribute to company initiatives aimed at addressing challenges including inequity, economic disparity, climate change and environmental protection. In her role, Kathryn leads the company’s global ESG council, comprised of subject matter experts from across the company, which provides updates to the company’s board of directors. This framework is intended to create shared accountability for ESG progress.
Kathryn Unger holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where she served as Co-Chair of the Black Business Students' Association. She also earned a Master of Accounting from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School between 1999 and 2000. Additionally, Kathryn completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education K-12 in 1996.