Nate Hurst

Nate Hurst is a transformational leader who has spearheaded award-winning social and environmental impact programs across all sectors. Known for aligning philanthropy with business strengths, he excels at improving reputation and driving purpose-driven, shareholder value. With more than 20 years of senior-level experience, Nate builds and leads diverse teams and develops strategies that improve lives, advance equity and inclusion, protect the planet, grow the economy, and inspire people to take action.

Nate’s leadership within three Fortune 50 companies and at the highest levels of government has established organizational purpose, delivered measurable community impact, and engaged millions of employees and citizens in creating meaningful change.

He helps organizations build robust sustainability programs and integrate sustainable practices throughout their business operations. Nate develops, guides, and executes federal, state, and local government affairs, along with regulatory and legislative initiatives that support organizational policy goals. He also creates strategic plans that align external partnerships with global citizenship objectives and business priorities while addressing critical stakeholder concerns.

As a national spokesperson, Nate develops communications, white papers, and issue campaigns that advance business agendas through strategic public relations. He advises high-ranking elected officials and business leaders on environmental sustainability, delivering actionable plans that achieve measurable results. With a proven track record in building relationships with philanthropic organizations and managing public–private partnerships, Nate continues to drive meaningful, purpose-focused impact at scale.