Frontiers Podcast: A Conversation with Prof. Ioannis Ioannou

In this thought-provoking podcast with the wonderful Ian Hallett, I had the privilege of discussing the critical role of sustainability and social responsibility in shaping the future of business...
April 9, 2024

Interview: It's Time to Pay the Sustainability Bill

I'm thrilled to share my recent interview with the fantastic Rachael De Renzy Channer from Egon Zehnder! πŸ™Œ We had an incredible conversation diving deep into the critical topic o...
April 4, 2024

New Think Ahead podcast with Vice Dean of LBS

πŸ‘¨‍πŸ«πŸŽ™οΈJust recorded a great discussion with Prof. Julian BirkinshawπŸ‘¨‍πŸ’Ό, Vice Dean London Business School, for the Think Ahead podcast! 🎧 We dug into some critical issues ...
November 25, 2023

Forbes: Navigating The Crossroads: How COP28 Could Shape Business Climate Strategy

The countdown to #COP28 has begun! πŸ“† As governments prepare to gather in Dubai, I explored how this critical summit could shape #business #climatestrategy going forward. πŸ“ˆ In my latest piece ...
November 25, 2023

HBR: How Leaders Can Create a Purpose-Driven Culture

🌐 As we navigate a business landscape where 'corporate purpose' often resonates as a buzzword rather than a guiding principle, how can organizations embed this purpose into the core of thei...
November 10, 2023

New Speaking Platform: Excited to Join Stern Speakers and Advisors

I am honored to join the distinguished roster of Stern Speakers and Advisors, known for fostering engaging dialogues between visionary thinkers and organizations aspiring for impactful change. My jour...
October 8, 2023

HBR Article: How Some Companies Avoid Accusations of Greenwashing

Our brand new Harvard Business Review piece with Joel Bothello, Vlad Andrei Porumb and Yasemin Zengin-Karaibrahimoglu on how some companies manage to avoid greenwashing accusations is out! πŸš€πŸŽ‰ Gi...
October 7, 2023

NEW SMJ Publication on Greenwashing

Thrilled to announce πŸŽ‰ that our research paper, "CSR Decoupling within Business Groups and the Risk of Perceived Greenwashing" has been accepted for publication in the prestigious Strateg...
October 5, 2023

Prof. Ioannou joins Advisory Council of EIMF

Pleased to share that I'll be joining the Advisory Council of the European Institute of Management and Finance (EIMF) as part of their newly established Academic School πŸŽ“πŸ€. The team of disti...
September 5, 2023

Raconteur Op-Ed: Why Greenwashing Fears Must Not Hold Back Environmental Initiatives

Excited to share my latest Raconteur op-ed on the importance of genuine #sustainability initiatives in the face of #greenwashing fears. πŸ’ΌπŸŒ I delve into the dilemma businesses face: balancing the...
June 9, 2023

Biography

Professor Ioannou is a leading expert in sustainability leadership and corporate responsibility whose award-winning academic research provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities organizations face when developing sustainable business models. An Associate Professor at London Business School, his work focuses on strategic ESG integration and its implications for businesses and investors. He actively engages with leading companies, boards, and executives as a sought-after speaker, advisor, and author. Deeply involved with practice, he serves on advisory boards including the Sustainability Advisory Panel of Merck KGaA and the ESG Advisory Board of DWS Group. He is also a member of the World Economic Forum's Expert Network. Building on his experience advising organizations, he is interested in contributing further as a Non-Executive Director. His research is published in top journals, he is among the most cited scholars in his field, and he teaches popular courses on sustainability leadership and responsible business.

Upcoming Events

February 20, 2024

Prof. Ioannou will deliver a talk at the Family Office Conference at LBS

March 13, 2024

Prof. Ioannou will be delivering a keynote at CBS Center for Leadership Thinktank in Copenhagen.

March 14, 2024

Prof Ioannou will be keynoting ENGAGE.EU Think Tank 2024 in Bergen, Norway.