CDP strengthens global governance with appointments to Worldwide Board of Trustees

London, 14 July 2025: CDP, the global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system, has announced the appointment of seasoned financial services leaders Marc Berryman and Hideo Tomita to its Worldwide Board of Trustees. These strategic appointments reinforce CDP’s commitment to high-integrity governance and to scaling its impact across key global markets particularly Asia-Pacific, where environmental disclosure is growing at record pace. As Chair of CDP’s Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, Marc Berryman brings significant financial and regulatory expertise to strengthen oversight, resilience and transparency across CDP’s operations. Hideo Tomita joins the board as CDP’s Japan Representative, deepening regional engagement and supporting the integration of environmental data into Asian financial systems. Together, their appointments reflect CDP’s mission to accelerate environmental action by strengthening the systems that underpin global disclosure and capital allocation. 

Sherry Madera, CEO of CDP said, “As CDP expands its global impact, strong governance and strategic leadership are more important than ever. We are pleased to welcome Marc and Tomita-san to the Board, where their experience will help ensure CDP remains trusted, resilient, and equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving sustainability landscape.” As environmental and financial risks converge, the role of high-quality disclosure and governance has never been more critical. CDP’s Finance, Audit & Risk Committee plays a central role in ensuring transparency, accountability and operational resilience - values that support CDP’s credibility and influence. Simultaneously, Asia-Pacific has emerged as the world’s leading region for corporate environmental disclosure, with 37% of all disclosing companies in 2024 based in APAC. Japan alone is home to three of the world’s eight Triple A-rated companies on climate, forests and water, underscoring its leadership. The appointments of Marc Berryman and Hideo Tomita reflect CDP’s strategic investment in both governance and regional partnerships, reinforcing its ability to scale environmental transparency in service of a resilient, sustainable, and Earth-positive global economy. 

Katherine Garrett-Cox, Chair of CDP Worldwide Group Trustees added, “Marc and Tomita-san embody the expertise and values that form the foundation of CDP’s work. From advancing financial oversight to strengthening regional partnerships, their contributions will support our mission to embed transparency, accountability, and environmental ambition into the heart of the global economy.” 

Marc Berryman appointed Chair of Finance, Audit & Risk Committee 

Marc Berryman brings over 20 years of experience across financial services, with a particular focus on risk management, regulatory oversight along with regulatory and ESG disclosures. Currently Investment Operations Director at St. James’s Place, the UK’s largest wealth manager, Marc served previously as CEO and COO of Credit Suisse Asset Management UK and was Chair of Finance, Risk & Audit Committee at ODI Global, an independent, global affairs think tank. “I’m honoured to join CDP’s Board of Trustees and to serve as Chair of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee,” said Marc Berryman. “Environmental risks are increasingly financial risks. I look forward to supporting CDP’s efforts to deliver robust, transparent systems that empower organisations and capital markets to respond decisively and sustainably.” 

Hideo Tomita appointed Japan Representative 

Hideo Tomita currently serves as Vice Chair for Japan at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and has held senior executive roles across the financial information sector, including  over a decade of leadership at Thomson Reuters Japan KK (now Refinitiv Japan KK), where he was Representative Director of Refinitiv Japan since 2012 and Senior Site Representative, Japan at LSEG since 2021. He has played a leading role in advancing sustainable finance across Japan, serving on the boards of FinCity Tokyo and the Japan Investment Advisers Association, and contributing to the Tokyo Sustainable Finance Forum. Hideo Tomita is a well-recognised advocate for integrating environmental data into capital markets and has published widely on the subject. “It is an honour to join CDP’s Board of Trustees at such a pivotal time,” said Hideo Tomita. “Asia is uniquely positioned to lead on environmental action. I look forward to supporting CDP’s work to embed transparency, accountability, and ambition across the region.” 

With these new appointments, CDP continues to advance its mission to embed transparency at the heart of financial and environmental decision-making worldwide. 

Brief Biography: Marc Berryman 

Marc is Investment Operations Director at St James’s Place, the UK’s largest wealth manager, and he served previously as Chief Executive Officer of Credit Suisse Asset Management UK, Head of UK Business Management and UK Integration Lead at UBS Asset Management. Prior to these roles, he was Chief Operating Officer for Credit Suisse Asset Management UK, where he sponsored the implementation of the Investment Firm Prudential Regime, UK Consumer Duty and ESG disclosures. 

On boards, Marc has chaired audit and risk committees for Self Management UK, a former UK charity, and ODI Global, an internationally respected think tank, where he also sat on the ODI Global Advisory Board, the commercial arm of ODI Global. In 2025, Marc was appointed independent director of Thera Trust, a national charity with a vision to support those with learning difficulties to be leaders in society. 

Between 2022 and 2024, Marc was member of the Investment Association’s Strategic Business & Risk Committee and in 2025 joined the Investment Funds Committee. He has also sat on Luxembourg-domiciled alternative investment fund boards, including funds with sustainability objectives. 

Marc qualified as a chartered accountant with Deloitte, holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Cardiff University) and in 2024 completed an apprenticeship in Transformational Leadership and earned the ICAEW Sustainability Certificate. 

Brief Biography: Hideo Tomita 

Hideo Tomita currently serves as Vice Chair for Japan at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), a role he assumed in 2025 following over a decade of leadership at Thomson Reuters Japan (now Refinitiv Japan), where he was Representative Director and Managing Director since 2012. Prior to that, he held senior roles at leading financial information and software companies. 

He has contributed to initiatives such as the Tokyo Sustainable Finance Forum and served on the board of FinCity Tokyo from 2019 to June 2025. He was also a Director of the Japan Investment Advisers Association (2019–2023) and is a member of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives and the Japan Society of Monetary Economics. 

Over the course of his career, Hideo Tomita has held senior leadership positions across the financial information industry, with deep expertise in financial data platforms, regulatory engagement, and the integration of sustainability into capital markets. A recognized figure in sustainable finance, he has helped advance environmental transparency in Japan—not only through strategic roles, but also by contributing thought leadership at sustainability-focused conferences and publications—positioning him as a strong advocate for CDP’s mission in Asia.