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 of sustainability and the role of business leaders in driving change. πŸŒΏπŸ“ˆ A huge thank you to Rachael and the Egon Zehnder team for this opportunity to share my insights! πŸ™

We explored key questions such as:
• What does a transition-ready organization look like from a culture perspective? 🏒🌱
• How can a strong "tone from the top" help make the bottom-up approach to sustainability more effective? 🎯
• What are the key traits and behaviors that can help leaders navigate the world of complexity? πŸ§­πŸ‘¨‍πŸ’ΌπŸ‘©‍πŸ’Ό

I also shared my thoughts on the importance of corporate purpose, the need for a realistic approach to the "cost correction" of sustainability, and the crucial role of both formal structures and informal characteristics in board preparedness. πŸ“‹βœ…

One of my biggest sources of inspiration? The classroom! πŸŽ“ Engaging with students who have a real thirst for change gives me optimism for the future. πŸŒ…

Check out the full interview to dive deeper into these insights and more! πŸ”—
https://www.egonzehnder.com/what-we-do/organizational-transformation/insights/its-time-to-pay-the-sustainability-bill

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.