President, Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, Inc.
Bridgett Luther works with the Institute to promote the exchange of ideas, innovation and solutions that will grow a new global economy. The Institute works with manufacturers to move their products and practices to a more sustainable, healthy, socially responsible, and economically advantageous approach grounded in the Cradle to Cradle® methodology, principles and values.
Previously Bridgett has served Governor Schwarzenegger as California’s Director of the Department of Conservation, overseeing a budget of $1.4 billion and 700 employees in 14 offices around California. She directed the oversight of oil, natural gas, mining and geothermal industries, the beverage container recycling and farmland protection programs. Prior to moving to California, she ran land conservation programs and sold real estate. Her first job was as a sales rep for Procter & Gamble. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Business.