Dr. George Serafeim

Biography

George Serafeim is the Charles M. Williams Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. He co-leads the Lab at Harvard's Digital, Data, Design Institute and serves on the faculty steering committee of Harvard University's Salata Institute. His teaching encompasses Financial Statement Analysis, Management Control Systems, and Corporate Governance in the Executive Education General Management Program. He has also designed award-winning courses on energy transition and the circular economy, writing more than 40 case studies. His research focuses on measuring corporate impact through the Impact-Weighted Accounts Project, resulting in extensive methodologies and datasets. His work has been presented in 60 countries and published widely, including a notable book titled 'Purpose Profit: Business Lift World.' He has received multiple accolades for his contributions, including the Greenhill Award and the Pericles Leadership Award from the Hellenic Republic. An influential voice in corporate governance, Serafeim has held significant board positions and advisory roles in leading firms and initiatives promoting sustainability. He earned his doctorate in business administration from Harvard Business School and has established himself as a significant figure in academic circles, contributing to numerous high-impact publications in accounting, finance, and management.

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