Governance and Sustainability
Solutions for the Leaders Shaping Governance and Sustainability
As demands increase and regulations become more complex, Rivel helps you build effective governance strategies, engage stakeholders and deliver reporting that meets compliance, follows key frameworks, reflects your commitment to sustainability and mitigates risk.
The Bar for Governance and Sustainability Keeps Getting Higher
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Growing demand for meaningful stakeholder engagement
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Evolving, complex disclosure requests
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Rising ESG reporting regulations and expectations
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Increased scrutiny on board oversight and governance controls
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Enhanced disclosures to help reduce investment risk
Today's governance, sustainability and legal teams are tasked with delivering more disclosures to an increasing number of stakeholders and regulators. Whether navigating new mandates or aligning leadership on key priorities, Rivel supports you in meeting these evolving demands while effectively advancing your long-term strategies.

As the evolution of the ESG landscape has taken many twists and turns, Rivel has provided a steady and confident hand on the wheel helping to guide our company.

Practical Solutions for Today's Governance, Sustainability and ESG Challenges
Sustainability and ESG consulting
- Full-service sustainability consulting and ESG support
- CSRD and global regulatory compliance guidance
- Materiality and double materiality assessments
- Sustainability reporting design and copywriting
- ESG strategy development, risk assessment, gap analysis and benchmarking
- Climate reporting support including TCFD, CA SB 261 compliance, scenario analysis and risk management
Corporate governance advisory
- Year-round governance strategy and advisory
- Shareholder engagement strategy support
- Strategic disclosure development
- Board education workshops and custom presentations
- Investment community and corporate benchmarking insights
Board evaluation
- Independent 360-degree board evaluations
- Tailored assessments for full boards and key committees
- Combination of surveys and live interviews
- Clear, actionable insights for board performance improvement
ESG network
- Access to a global network of ESG and sustainability leaders
- Ongoing research on ESG trends and investor expectations
- Best practices reports and personalized advisory
- Roundtable discussions and peer networking events
- Research library with benchmarking and insights
Meet The Experts Behind Your Strategy
Rivel's governance and sustainability advisors aren't just consultants — they've sat in your seat and across the table from investors. With experience in asset management, law, communications, ratings agencies and public policy, we know what works because we've been there.
As Executive Vice President, Dave oversees business development, manages Rivel's global revenue strategy, and leads consulting for the company's Governance and Sustainability division. With over 25 years of experience, Dave advises public companies on corporate governance, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies, and stakeholder engagement. Dave has a history of aligning business development efforts with market trends and investor priorities to drive revenue growth.
He has been at the forefront of analyzing investor perceptions, proxy issues, and sustainability matters, advising boards and management teams on optimizing stakeholder engagement, corporate disclosure, and governance frameworks. His expertise includes leveraging frameworks like SASB/IFRS, TCFD, GRI, SDGs, and other industry-specific standards to help organizations communicate and achieve sustainable growth and meet growing stakeholder and global regulatory demands such as CSRD.
Throughout his career, Dave has managed complex engagements, including corporate actions, annual and special meetings, and high-profile proxy campaigns. He collaborates with directors and counsel to design and execute tailored board evaluations that assess alignment on strategy, risk management, and corporate culture.
Before joining Rivel, Dave held senior leadership roles at firms such as Georgeson, Laurel Hill Advisory Group, AST Phoenix Advisors, and Argyle. He was the founder of Rivel’s Governance and Sustainability division. Beyond his professional pursuits, Dave serves on the advisory board for the School of Arts and Sciences at the New York Institute of Technology. He is a certified professional coach and former Olympic Development soccer coach. He enjoys spending time with his family, playing and coaching soccer, and a host of other sporting and outdoor activities.
Dave holds a BA in English from the New York Institute of Technology.
Limor leads the Governance and Sustainability division, where she is responsible for the development and execution of Rivel’s Corporate Governance Intelligence Council, Corporate Responsibility Advisory (ESG) and Board Evaluation services on both a national and international level.
Limor’s wealth of experience and practical expertise help strengthen the strategic value-add Rivel offers clients in corporate governance and sustainability. Limor advises clients on matters such as stakeholder engagement, materiality assessments and SEC disclosure. She provides guidance and support for clients in creating custom, focused and strategically relevant corporate ESG/sustainability reporting. Limor is admitted to the Massachusetts and New York Bars and is a former member of the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Financials Sector Standards Advisory Group.
Prior to joining Rivel, Limor was senior vice president and assistant general counsel, head of corporate environmental and social governance at Regions Bank. Prior to Regions, she was a senior ESG analyst at Calvert Research and Management, the head of U.S. ESG research at Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and worked at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
In her free time, Limor enjoys spending time with her husband and young children, spending summer days at the beach and traveling.
She graduated magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, with a BA in environmental studies from Brandeis University and has earned a JD in environmental law from the University of Maryland School of Law and an MS in sustainability management from Columbia University.
Laura brings extensive consulting experience in sustainability strategy, climate risk and ESG assurance to Rivel’s Governance and Sustainability team. In her role as Director, she helps companies align with frameworks and standards such as TCFD, TNFD and SASB, navigate international regulations including CSRD, CSDDD and SFDR, and conduct double materiality assessments.
Before joining Rivel, Laura served as a senior sustainability consultant at KPMG Netherlands, where she specialized in corporate sustainability strategy, with specific knowledge of ESG assurance, climate risk, sustainable supply chains and sustainable finance. Prior to KPMG, Laura worked at Berenschot in the Energy and Sustainability division, gaining expertise in technology road mapping for large stakeholder partnerships, sustainable technologies and the energy transition.
Laura holds a bachelor’s degree in Law, Statistics and Economics (cum laude) from University College Roosevelt in the Netherlands, and a Master of Science in Sustainable Business and Innovation (magna cum laude) from Utrecht University.
Outside of work, Laura enjoys outdoor activities like running, hiking, camping and skiing, as well as creative pursuits such as painting and sketching.
Anissa Vasquez serves as a director on Rivel’s governance and sustainability team, advising clients on environmental, social, and governance strategy, disclosure, and regulatory compliance. She helps companies navigate evolving regulated reporting needs such as the California climate disclosure laws (SB 253 and SB 261) and CSRD, while aligning with frameworks like TCFD, ISSB S1 and S2, and SASB. Her work includes preparing sustainability reports, conducting materiality assessments, supporting ESG assurance readiness, and translating complex requirements into clear, credible narratives for boards, executives, and stakeholders.
Before joining Rivel, Vasquez led in-house sustainability programs at Latham & Watkins and Persefoni, directing ESG strategy and reporting capabilities across the U.S., U.K., and EU. Her background spans corporate and advisory roles, with a focus on aligning climate strategy with disclosure expectations and driving value through sustainability.
Vasquez has published work in Fast Company and Trellis (formerly GreenBiz) and co-authored ESG reports with NACD and ERM. She frequently speaks at conferences, including events hosted by Pensions & Investments and the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship.
Outside of work, Vasquez is a creative writer and avid reader. She enjoys paddleboarding, live music in New York, and teaching herself piano. Most days, she explores the outdoors or relaxes with her dog, Lacy.
Vasquez holds dual degrees in environment, sustainability, and policy and geography from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School, where she was part of the inaugural graduating class of the ESP program.
As an associate director, Genevieve is instrumental in providing ESG consultancy to Rivel clients. Specializing in governance and sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with global regulations and investor expectations, Genevieve ensures clients navigate the complex landscape effectively.
Bringing a wealth of experience, Genevieve previously served as Senior Consultant, Corporate Governance and ESG at Aon. Her role involved analyzing global reporting trends and regulations, institutional investor pressures and proxy advisor expectations. Prior to Aon, she served as Program Manager of the Raj & Kamla Gupta Governance Institute at LeBow College of Business, focusing on forward-looking governance themes.
Outside of work, she resides in the Philadelphia suburbs with her dogs, Bug and Roo, and enjoys spending summer weekends at the Jersey shore. A biking enthusiast, she indulges in various biking activities, including road biking and teaching spin classes at a local studio.
Genevieve holds a bachelor’s degree in science from Pennsylvania State University.
Alex works with companies to develop environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies and reporting. He provides individualized corporate responsibility and sustainability consulting to support the implementation of genuine ESG initiatives and disclosures, helping clients navigate ESG best-practices, reporting standards, and strategic frameworks such as SASB, TCFD, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Before joining Rivel, Alex worked with the Responsible Companies section of Frank Bold in Brno, Czech Republic, where he contributed to research on the quality of corporate ESG reporting in the European Union, and supported the European Coalition for Corporate Justice in advocating for EU-level reform in corporate sustainability disclosure and human rights due diligence in global value chains.
Alex is a competitive runner, plays the ukulele, and enjoys a good cup of coffee (or two)! He also volunteers as an Advisor at Torch Leadership Academy, a nonprofit leadership development program for high school students in New Jersey. He graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Leadership in Social Enterprise and minor in German from Juniata College.
Gregory Toye Jr., CFA
Associate Director and Head of Analytics, Governance and Sustainability
With Rivel since 2017

Greg works with companies to develop and report sustainable business strategies, as an extension of and integrated into corporate strategy, and to take action on key corporate governance, executive compensation, communications, and shareholder advisory situations. He is a CFA charterholder and an IFRS FSA Credential holder, with demonstrated expertise in identifying, managing, and interpreting the link between material ESG data and financial performance.
Greg is the lead consultant for management teams and ESG Steering Committees for companies in many sectors, including large multinational corporations with significant operational and manufacturing capabilities, and supply chain management considerations.
In his downtime, Greg likes to hike, try new coffee, and cross-country ski.
Prior to joining Rivel, Greg was a research intern at the John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance. He earned a BS in Finance with a minor in Economics from the University of Delaware's Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics.
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