Wednesday 30 July 2025 10:00am to 11:00am
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About
At a time of profound geopolitical upheaval and rapid economic transformation, businesses face a stark choice: whether to step up to shape the future – or be shaped by it.
Join Lindsay Hooper, CEO of the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), and Paul Gilding, CISL Fellow and author, for a 30-minute executive briefing and 30-minute live Q&A on why this is a defining moment for corporate leadership.
This webinar follows the publication of CISL’s Competing in the Age of Disruption, authored by Lindsay and Paul, which sets out a pathway for the private sector to proactively respond to the current volatile geopolitical context while continuing sustainability efforts.
What to expect
In this incisive session, Lindsay and Paul will:
- Unpack the global industrial and economic transition already underway - reshaping how we produce, consume, and create value
- Explore the strategic risks of inaction and the new opportunities for business to drive resilience, innovation and long-term value
- Set out six leadership priorities for those ready to shape the future - not just survive - the future of business and sustainability.
This session is designed for senior decision-makers, strategists and sustainability leaders navigating complexity and disruption.
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The speakers
Lindsay Hooper, CEO for the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
Lindsay is CEO for the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership which activates leadership globally to transform economies for people, nature and climate.
She brings over 20 years’ experience at the forefront of business and sustainability, challenging, inspiring and supporting senior leaders from multinational businesses, financial institutions and influential organisations to accelerate progress to a sustainable economy.
Paul Gilding, CISL Fellow and author
Paul is one of the world’s most experienced and respected authorities on the implications of sustainability and climate change for business strategy and global market disruption. He advises the boards and executives of numerous global corporations - helping them to deepen their understanding of the relationship between sustainability, business value and strategy.