Dr. Natasha Matic appointed to AccountAbility AA1000 Standards Board

AccountAbility is pleased to announce that Dr. Natasha M. Matic, Chief Strategy Officer, King Khalid Foundation (KKF), Saudi Arabia and USA, has been appointed to the AccountAbility AA1000 Standards Board. Dr. Matic currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at the KKF in Saudi Arabia working between Washington, DC and Riyadh on developing strategy, management structures, partnerships and investment opportunities for the foundation. During the past decade, Dr. Matic led strategic transformation of KKF into a leading Saudi foundation, which played a key role towards building the Saudi economy.

“I could not be more thrilled to welcome Dr. Matic to the AccountAbility Standards Board. Dr. Matic brings a remarkable track record as a senior strategist, manager and advisor as well as fresh perspectives that will be invaluable as we grow the influence of AccountAbility Standards in new geographies and sectors. I speak for all board members in saying that we very much look forward to working together over the coming months and years.” said Dr. Assheton S. Carter, AccountAbility Standards’ Chair.

“It is an honor to be appointed to AccountAbility’s AA1000 Standards Board. AccountAbility has been central to global efforts to establish and implement sustainability standards. These standards empower companies to effectively assess and address their environmental, social and governance impact. They create a common language around ESG guidelines, which is critical for both investors and companies. I look forward to working together with my fellow Board Members to expand adoption of and strengthen the quality of these critical standards.” stated Dr. Natasha M. Matic.

Dr. Matic is a strategist whose career, for the past twenty-five years, has been dedicated to building sustainable and scalable initiatives to alleviate poverty and promote social and economic development. She has lived and worked in a number of countries and pioneered innovative programs in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Zimbabwe, Bosnia, Serbia, Germany, USA and other countries. In addition to her strategy work, Dr. Matic leads the design of various initiatives focusing on nonprofit/foundation management, entrepreneurship, social investment and sustainability. She also championed alliances and strategic partnerships with the World Economic Forum (WEF), Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Columbia Business School, STC, Acumen Fund, UN Global Compact (UNGC), Civil20 and a number of other organizations.

Dr. Matic holds a Ph.D. in International Economic and Political Studies from Boston University and a Certificate in Business Excellence from Columbia Business School. She was selected as a Fellow at the United Nations University’s International Leadership Academy in 1997.

AccountAbility CEO, Mr. Sunny Misser, stated, “Dr. Matic will add real and immediate value to AccountAbility’s Standards Board – she brings strong skills in transforming businesses, scaling organizations and developing long term partnerships – backed by an impressive global network. We look forward to working closely with Dr. Matic and the rest of the Standards Board.”