Decarbonization-focused consultancy and carbon project developer and solutions provider South Pole announced the appointment of Dara Olufon as Co-Head of its Global Climate Advisory arm.

Olufon will begin serving in his new role in March, alongside climate advisory co-lead Franziska Sinner.

Olufon joins South Pole after ten years at McKinsey’s UK office, most recently serving as a partner in the firm’s Global Energy and Materials practice, focused on energy transition, metals & mining, and oil & gas, including providing advice to executive teams and financial investors on energy transition strategies. Prior to that he worked in flow assurance engineering and project management services at Wood Group Kenny, BP, and Penspen.

Daniel Klier, CEO of South Pole, said:

“I am thrilled to welcome Dara to our executive team. His proven ability in driving business transformations and leading energy transition strategies will be instrumental in advancing South Pole’s mission of true climate impact for all. Dara’s experience will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our industry-leading capabilities, scale innovative climate solutions, and deliver measurable climate impact for clients across sectors.”

The announcement follows a series of strategic leadership appointments by South Pole over the past year the company said. Recent senior appointments include Board Chair Dame Inga Beale, CEO Daniel Klier, CFO Nadia Kaddouri, and CRO Leila Kamdem.

Olufon said:

“What drew me to South Pole was the chance to take my passion for accelerating the energy transition to the next level, creating real impact at scale within a focused, mission-driven environment. South Pole’s ambitious vision, coupled with a team of exceptionally talented individuals, makes this a unique opportunity that I am honored to take on as Co-Head of the Global Climate Advisory practice. More than anything, I’m committed to helping our clients navigate their own transformations – not just in theory, but through meaningful, actionable change.”