Longevity Partners, a consultancy specialising in energy and sustainability, has announced the appointment of Jessica Francisco as its new Chief Executive Officer. Francisco, who previously held the position of Chief Sustainability Officer at Cushman & Wakefield, will succeed Etienne Cadestin. Cadestin, the founder of Longevity Partners, has led the firm for a decade and will transition from his executive role while continuing to serve as Founder and Board Member to guide the company’s strategic direction.
Established in 2015, Longevity Partners collaborates with real estate and infrastructure firms to secure green building certifications. The consultancy provides services including energy audits, data reporting, climate resilience strategies, and the development of energy and resource efficiency measures. These initiatives aim to minimise environmental impact and enhance the sustainability of assets.
Cadestin expressed his pride in the firm’s achievements and confidence in Francisco’s leadership, stating, “As I step down as CEO, I do so with immense pride in what we have built together and full confidence in the firm’s future under Jessica’s leadership. Going forward, I will remain deeply committed to advancing the green economy and I will continue to build companies that deliver lasting positive impact for our planet and society.”
Francisco joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2022, initially as the global head of sustainability for the firm’s occupier services business, before being appointed Chief Sustainability Officer in 2024. Her previous roles include head of sustainability at Arcadis U.S., where she led the regional sustainability programme and advisory practice. She has also held senior positions in clean energy and climate-related sectors at companies such as 3Degrees Group and Pacific Gas & Electric.
Expressing her enthusiasm for her new role, Francisco stated, “Longevity Partners has established itself as a trusted advisor for real estate stakeholders by helping them unlock value, mitigate risk, and future-proof their assets by bridging strategy with execution. I am honoured to join this exceptional team and to lead the next stage of our growth – one defined by leading digital transformation, leveraging advanced analytics, and accelerating sustainability as a core driver of value creation.”
John Woyton, Chairman of the Board of Longevity Partners, extended his gratitude to Cadestin for his vision and dedication over the past decade. “On behalf of Longevity’s Board, I would like to extend our gratitude to Etienne for his vision and unwavering commitment over the past decade. From founding Longevity Partners with a bold mission to create a global advisory, to guiding its evolution into an analytics-driven firm powering meaningful change across the built environment, Etienne’s impact has been extraordinary. We are delighted he will continue supporting Longevity as an observer on our Board. We also warmly welcome Jessica to the role of CEO and are confident her strategic insight and digital expertise will lead Longevity into its next era of innovation and growth,” said Woyton.
