Mark Milstein

Mark Milstein is a recognized academic and researcher who holds a PhD in Strategic Management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an MS in Natural Resources Policy & Behavior from the University of Michigan. He also obtained a BA in Economics & Japanese and an MBA in General Management from the University of Michigan. With decades of experience under his belt, he has held various academic roles at Cornell University, UNC Chapel Hill, and Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he was the Director of Research for Sustainable Enterprise and Adjunct Assistant Professor. Milstein has also contributed his expertise as the Director of Research at the Center for Sustainable Enterprise at WRI and an AET at Nagasaki JET Program.

As a Clinical Professor of Management at Cornell University, he specializes in the areas of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and innovation. He is a former Director of the Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise at Cornell, where he oversaw research, teaching, and outreach programs focused on a range of sustainability challenges. In addition to his academic roles, Milstein has published articles, books, and cases that have appeared in leading journals and media outlets worldwide. His work has made him a sought-after expert, advisor, and speaker, particularly in the areas of sustainable innovation and business strategy.