George Serafeim

Professor Serafeim has a wealth of experience in accounting, finance and strategic management, and corporate governance and board reporting, as well as a proven track record in developing effective sustainability strategies for companies around the world.

Professor Serafeim has received a number of awards for his courses in the MBA, executive education and doctoral programs at Harvard Business School and is the faculty chair of the school's Impact-Weighted Accounts Project, which drives the creation of financial accounts that reflect a company's financial, social and environmental performance. A co-founder of leading consulting firm KKS Advisors and technology firm RGS, and with deep experience in investment management, he has helped organizations build effective strategies that pave the way to a sustainable society.

Recognized as one of the most influential people in the field of sustainable investing, Professor Serafeim has presented his research in over 60 countries around the world, including to global leaders at events such as the Davos World Economic Forum and the Aspen Ideas Festival. He has written more than 100 articles and business cases, publishing numerous studies in top-tier academic journals, including Strategic Management Journal, Management Science and The Accounting Review, and his work is frequently quoted in media outlets such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Professor Serafeim has presented his research at more than 300 conferences and also serves as a board member for other companies in the private and non-profit sectors. He earned his doctorate in business administration at Harvard Business School and holds a master's degree in accounting and finance from the London School of Economics and Political Science.