Simon Boas Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution - Michelle Ryan

Michelle Ryan was the 2024 winner of the Simon Boas Award for Outstanding Individual Contribution at the Sustainable Finance Awards.

True Ltd

|10 March 2025

In the Simon Boas Outstanding Individual Contribution category, the nomination for Michelle Ryan, Director at True and respected sustainability advisor, is a testament to her leadership, expertise, and enduring commitment to accelerating sustainable finance in Jersey. It reflects her active role in embedding sustainability into the local finance sector and championing practical, action-oriented solutions for businesses navigating ESG and climate-related risks.

Michelle has played a vital role in making sustainability more accessible to organisations of all sizes across the island. Through her work at True, she has supported financial services firms in developing credible carbon reporting strategies, integrating sustainability into business continuity and risk frameworks, and upskilling teams at all levels. Her ability to make complex sustainability topics approachable and actionable has earned her wide recognition as a trusted advisor and changemaker.

In addition to her role at True, Michelle has contributed significantly to Jersey’s broader sustainable finance ecosystem. She is an founding member of the Jersey Association of Sustainability Practitioners (JASP) and regularly contributes to Jersey Finance working groups and education initiatives, helping to align local efforts with international best practice. She has also delivered numerous workshops and talks, equipping professionals with the tools and confidence needed to embed ESG into day-to-day decision-making.

Michelle’s commitment to community and collaboration is reflected in her values-driven approach to partnerships and knowledge-sharing. She is known for her inclusive, systems-focused mindset and for helping others understand that sustainability is not a standalone strategy but a core element of long-term value creation.

Receiving the Simon Boas Outstanding Individual Contribution Award carries special significance. Simon’s work with Jersey Overseas Aid exemplified the power of purpose-driven leadership, and Michelle shares his dedication to community, integrity, and impact. This award recognises her not only as a technical expert but as someone who inspires, empowers, and enables positive change across the finance industry and beyond.

Michelle’s work continues to help position Jersey as a responsible, forward-thinking international finance centre – one that values people, planet, and purpose in equal measure.