GULFSTREAM: SMITHA HARIHARAN APPOINTED AS VP AND CSO

Ex global head of sustainability for Halliburton Energy Services, Smitha Hariharan, has been appointed as Gulfstream’s vice president and chief sustainability officer.

Having developed Halliburton’s global short and longterm sustainability strategy, Hariharan will be driving Gulfstream’s sustainable transformation and stated industry goals by aligning its business strategies with sustainability principles while creating long-term value through impactful thought leadership.

“We are incredibly pleased to welcome Smitha to Gulfstream to oversee our sustainability strategy and ensure we continue to deliver against our goals,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “Sustainability continues to be a major focus for our company and the business aviation industry. Gulfstream is committed to supporting General Dynamics’ goal of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon dioxide emissions by 40% by 2034, relative to 2019. Smitha’s expertise will help us elevate our strengths while driving our strategy forward at an advanced pace. We look forward to the insights and knowledge she will bring as we continue to lead the industry in our efforts.”

Gulfstream’s next-gen fleet offers fuel-efficiency gains as much as 33% over predecessor models, while the company has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 18% since 2014 while expanding facilities by 30%.

Burns concludes: “Gulfstream is innovating for a sustainable future. “We are committed to doing our part in advancing the industry forward to achieve our shared sustainability goals.”