Ioannis Ioannou

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Big ideas to change the way we do business | London Business School
CARE Conference 2021 (Day 1) - Academic Spotlight: Ioannis Ioannou 720p
Prof. Ioannou discusses VW scandal on BBC World News
Changing mindsets for a sustainable future - Professor Ioannou
Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility | London Business School
ESG and Impact Investing in Private Equity and beyond | London Business School
The era of the responsible organisation | London Business School
Board members must be accountable for ESG standards - Datamaran | London Business School | Softbank
#SmartHeadTalks 4, Ioannis Ioannou on Benefits from Implementing Sustainability into Core Strategy

Learn More About Ioannis Ioannou

As a leading expert in sustainability leadership and corporate responsibility, Ioannis Ioannou’s (ee-oh-AH-nees ee-oh-AH-noo) research provides valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities organizations encounter when developing sustainable business models. His award-winning academic work on strategic ESG integration, coupled with his focus on the investment community and financial markets, has established him as a thought leader in the field.

Professor Ioannou actively engages with leading companies, boards, and executives, providing valuable perspectives on the implications of transitioning to sustainability leadership for both businesses and investors. As a sought-after speaker and advisor, he has delivered numerous keynote speeches globally at high-profile events and industry conferences, and his work has been featured in popular and managerial press outlets worldwide.

Deeply involved in the world of practice, Ioannis’ expertise has secured him positions on various advisory boards, such as the Sustainability Advisory Panel of Merck KGaA, the ESG Advisory Board of the DWS Group, and as a member of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Expert Network, where he offers expert guidance on Sustainable Development.

Building on his extensive experience advising leading companies and serving on advisory boards, he is keen to explore opportunities to contribute further as a Non-Executive Director or Board Member. He is particularly interested in organizations that are committed to sustainable and responsible business practices and are seeking to navigate the complexities of ESG integration at the strategic level.

His research is published in top-tier peer-reviewed academic journals, such as the Strategic Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, and Management Science. He is the most cited scholar of his graduating cohort and consistently ranks in the top 100 authors on the social science research network (SSRN). He is also an Associate Editor of the Strategic Management Journal.

He is currently an Associate Professor with tenure at LBS and teaches on various degree programs, and he is also a regular contributor to numerous LBS executive education programs, including modules on Responsible Business and Sustainability.

Professor Ioannou’s 6-week online course on Sustainability Leadership and Corporate Responsibility has enrolled more than 500 senior leaders and Board members from around the world, empowering them to become transformational change agents and achieve positive social impact.

Ioannis Ioannou is available to advise your organization via virtual and in-person consulting meetings, interactive workshops and customized keynotes through the exclusive representation of Stern Speakers & Advisors, a division of Stern Strategy Group®.

Sustainability as a Strategic Imperative: How to Futureproof Your Business in a Changing World

In this engaging presentation, Professor Ioannis Ioannou will explore the underlying megatrends that make sustainability a permanent feature of the shifting competitive landscape and a major disruption for businesses. He will explain what sustainability means in a business context and why executives should look at it as a core strategic issue. He will also present the evidence and mechanisms of value creation through which a commitment to sustainability can translate into superior financial performance and positive social impact.

From Sustainability to Success: How to Build and Scale a Sustainable Business Model

In this revealing talk, Professor Ioannis Ioannou will share his research and experience on how to design, implement, and grow a sustainable business model that creates value for both your business and society. He will provide practical tools and frameworks for integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues into your strategy and operations, aligning your business model with the Sustainable Development Goals, measuring and disclosing your sustainability performance and impact, and engaging your stakeholders in your sustainability journey. He will also discuss the challenges and opportunities of scaling a sustainable business model across different contexts, sectors, and regions, and illustrate his points with examples and case studies of successful and unsuccessful sustainable business models from various industries and regions.

Sustainability Trade-offs: How to Balance the Demands and Expectations of Multiple Stakeholders

In this timely presentation, Professor Ioannis Ioannou will address the key challenge that executives face when they decide to integrate sustainability into their core business model and strategy: how to deal with the trade-offs that arise from the simultaneous but often conflicting demands and expectations of their multiple and diverse stakeholders. He will provide executives with the tools and frameworks they need to identify material stakeholders and to develop a strategy that accounts for their interests and values.

Sustainability Transformation: How to Embed Sustainability into the Organizational DNA

In this compelling talk, Professor Ioannis Ioannou will discuss the organizational challenges as well as opportunities associated with a transition to a sustainable business model. He will explain how executives can structurally embed sustainability and social responsibility into the organizational culture, processes, systems, and incentives. He will also share best practices and lessons learned from successful and unsuccessful cases of sustainability transformation across different industries and regions.

Sustainability Leadership: How to Inspire and Mobilize Your Organization and Society for Change

In this keynote speech, Professor Ioannis Ioannou will inspire and motivate executives to reflect on the broader role of business in society and its potential for positive social impact. He will also challenge executives to reflect on their own personal role and future career impact in a world of ever-increasing social and environmental challenges. He will reveal the key attributes and skills that enable leaders to drive change and transform their organizations and society towards a more sustainable future. He will also offer tips and tools on how to develop and nurture a culture of sustainability within your organization and beyond.