Dr. Katharina Bryan

Dr. Katharina Bryan joined GRI as Director of Policy and Research on 1 April 2026, leading on GRI’s global policy strategy, high-level engagements as well as thought leadership on the impact and future of sustainability reporting.

She brings 20 years of experience on sustainability across international organisations, governments and global business. As Head of International Sustainability Reporting Policy at Amazon, she built a global reporting policy function. Her expertise on IFRS/ISSB, CSRD/ESRS, due diligence, transition plans and nature policy supported building policy, strategy and compliance globally. She previously spent 13 years at the European Court of Auditors with various responsibilities. As Head of Cabinet to the Swedish Member, she advised her on all board matters, supervised high-visibility audits on sustainable finance and focused on nascent public sector sustainability reporting. She founded Resilience², advising on sustainability strategy, public financial management and reporting.

Katharina holds a doctorate in economic and social sciences. She is based in Luxembourg.