Italian trailblazer in sustainability and innovation, shaping policies, educating leaders, and catalyzing impactful change globally
Europe
Italy
Mario Calderini stands recognized as a pioneering figure in social impact and sustainability. His dedication to purpose-driven innovation is at the centre of his work, which revolutionises how governments and corporations handle global concerns. As a full professor at Politecnico di Milano, he teaches future leaders sustainable management and serves as director of Tiresia, the school’s impact finance and innovation research centre. His influence extends beyond academia, serving as a senior scientific advisor to Italian governments and contributing to significant policy developments in sustainability and innovation.
Calderini has gained recognition on a global scale, solidifying his position as a significant player in the sustainability and social impact domains. Taking note of his ten-year advisory role to successive Italian governments, Apolitical named him one of the World’s Most Influential Academics in Government in 2021. His role as the government’s Sherpa for the G7 Italian Presidency 2017 was just one example of his crucial leadership in forming Italy’s sustainable finance and innovation position. His work has been widely published and presents novel approaches to using innovation to address societal issues. He is the President of the Advisory Board for Research and Innovation Strategy of the Lombardy Region Government. He sits on the Advisory Board of Unicredit.
Calderini is a speaker who educates audiences worldwide on sustainability, social impact, and innovation.
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In a world where the concepts of sustainability and social responsibility are so mainstream, it’s important to approach them seriously and concretely. Mario Calderini reminds us that it’s time for businesses and institutions to tackle the big challenges of our time and take coherent actions for the wellbeing of the people and the planet.