SAN FRANCISCO — Google has hired global corporate communications and climate policy veteran Luis Davila to lead its strategic communications for sustainability, strengthening its global messaging around net-zero targets, AI energy strategy, and clean tech initiatives.
Davila transitions to Google from Schneider Electric, where he served as Senior Director of Corporate Communications across North America, driving messaging around AI infrastructure, data center energy demands, and executive thought leadership. His extensive track record in environmental communications includes leading sustainability strategy at Amazon during its initial push for The Climate Pledge, directing advocacy campaigns at Sunrun, and serving nearly nine years as Communications and Partnerships Leader at the UNFCCC during the drafting and adoption of the Paris Agreement.
Key Operational Experience & Background
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Executive Appointed: Luis Davila.
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New Role: Lead, Strategic Communications for Sustainability at Google.
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Prior Role: Senior Director, Corporate Communications at Schneider Electric (Sept 2022 – Oct 2026; interim VP of Communications in 2024).
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Track Record in Climate Communications:
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Amazon (2020–2022): Head of Sustainability Communications, supporting the net-zero carbon 2040 roadmap and Climate Pledge Fund announcements.
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Sunrun: Director of Campaigns and Advocacy, driving consumer and policy communications for rooftop solar and storage.
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UNFCCC: Led global communications and partnerships, contributing to major international climate agreements including the Paris Agreement.
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Core Takeaways
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Strategic Mandate: Elevate Google’s corporate climate narratives, renewable energy investments, carbon removal initiatives, and environmental responsibility across its growing data center and AI infrastructure footprint.
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Industry Experience: Brings over two decades of domain expertise spanning multilateral organizations (UN), big tech, energy management, and renewable utilities.
