Chris Grantham

Chris Grantham is a Circular Economy Executive Director at IDEO who is renowned for his expertise in system change and innovative solutions development towards a more circular economy. With a background in Business and Society, Systems Practice, and Next-generation leadership, Chris leads IDEO's consultancy business by providing breakthrough innovations and digital infrastructure to organizations. His work includes various projects and design-led initiatives with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, aimed at promoting collaborative design methodology for circular economy innovation across industry value chains. Chris has played a key role in the development of The Circular Design Guide, launched at The World Economic Forum in 2017, that aims to develop systems-oriented circular designers and resilient organizations. His expertise has made him an Aspen Institute First Movers Fellow, and his personal and professional life have been positively impacted by his education and experience.