The Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA) Board of Directors announces Liam Brody as Chief Executive Officer.

Brody is a proven sustainability professional with over 25 years of experience working in the field of food and agricultural systems. Liam most recently served as president of the ground-breaking Certified B Corporation, Sustainable Harvest. ​During his 5 years the specialty coffee importer he doubled the size of the company and deepened its impact, leading strategy, operations, sourcing, sales, finance, marketing, technology, and talent.

Before his tenure at Sustainable Harvest, Liam spent nearly a decade as a senior executive with impact investing pioneer Root Capital, helping unlock $1 billion in finance for small and growing agricultural businesses around the globe. Prior, he was Director of Sustainable Coffee for Green Mountain Coffee (now Keurig Dr Pepper) and was a program manager, campaign director, and private sector adviser for the humanitarian organization Oxfam—where he became an early leader in the fair trade movement.

Liam is a first-generation college graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Cornell and a Master of Education in Social Policy from Harvard. He is an alumnus and former national vice president of the FFA (Future Farmers of America), and a proud father.

“Liam is the right leader for COSA—he’s someone who can help unlock exponential impact,” said Richard Rogers, COSA’s Board Chairman. “We have full confidence in Liam’s transformative approach and ability to drive innovation. As an accomplished visionary and leader, he inspires our full confidence to steer COSA to achieve new milestones and expand our impact.”

“As I assume the role of CEO at the Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA), I’m excited to lead an organization that understands sustainability is not just good for the planet; it’s essential for business. COSA is at the forefront of this movement, leveraging data to drive sustainability, and delivering tangible ROI for our diverse partners. From governments to farmer organizations and brands across agricultural value chains, COSA’s work is pivotal in addressing two of the most significant challenges of our time: inequality, and the climate crisis. By utilizing data-driven strategies, we empower our clients to navigate the intersection of sustainability and business success. I’m honored to lead this incredible team as we champion this urgent and time-sensitive work.” – Liam Brody, CEO, COSA.

COSA extends its gratitude to co-founder and outgoing CEO Daniele Giovannucci, for his vision, leadership, and lasting contributions to COSA’s mission and impact.

About The Committee on Sustainability Assessment (www.thecosa.org)

The Committee on Sustainability Assessment (COSA) has been at the forefront of revolutionizing sustainability since its inception in 2005. COSA unlocks data needed to make sustainability happen in global agriculture and food systems. This transforms the practices and policies required to achieve bold sustainability goals, meet strict new regulations, and improve livelihoods all while regenerating nature capital. We are a trusted partner to governments, global brands, and change agents working across agricultural value chains—from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to McDonald’s and from The Government of Rwanda to the International Coffee Organization.