Dr. Catherine Tilley

Biography

Catherine Tilley is a Reader in Business Ethics and Sustainability (Education) and the Impact Director at the Centre for Sustainable Business at King's College London. Her research focuses on how businesses integrate social and environmental sustainability into decision-making processes, particularly in the roles of Chief Sustainability Officers and sustainability leaders. Catherine teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses on sustainability, ethics, leadership, and strategic uncertainty in decision-making. Her academic contributions include publications in prestigious outlets such as the Harvard Business Review and the International Journal of Operations & Production Management. With over two decades of experience in management consultancy, primarily with McKinsey & Company, she possesses a rich background in the field. Catherine holds an MA and PhD from the University of Cambridge, as well as an MBA from the University of Manchester. In addition to her academic role, she serves as a Senior Fellow at the Higher Education Academy and has acted as an External Examiner at the University of Cambridge. With her work aimed at cultivating purpose-driven organizations, she is committed to advancing the understanding of corporate responsibility and sustainability.

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