Seneca Cottom

Seneca Cottom is Head of Sustainability at Alshaya Group, where she leads ESG strategy across 17 countries for one of the region’s largest retail operators. With over two decades of experience in commercial real estate, operational performance , and sustainability, she focuses on embedding sustainability into core business strategy, unlocking efficiencies and long-term value. Her work spans reporting, circular economy pilots, recovery systems, and decarbonization initiatives. A GRI Certified Sustainability Professional, Seneca advocates for framing sustainability  as a lever for innovation, resilience, and competitive growth across emerging markets.