Stephan Chambers

Stephan Chambers is a prominent figure in the fields of philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and education, currently serving as the inaugural director of the Marshall Institute for Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship at the London School of Economics (LSE).

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Director, Marshall Institute at LSE: He leads this research centre, which focuses on applying social science research to private interventions for public good. The institute aims to increase the impact of private contributions to public benefit through philanthropy, volunteering, and social enterprise.236
• Professor in Practice, Department of Management at LSE: He teaches and oversees the Executive Masters in Social Business and Entrepreneurship, a program designed to prepare future leaders who prioritize public benefit alongside private benefit.146

Previous Experience

• University of Oxford:
  • Directed the University of Oxford’s MBA program from 2000 to 2014, overseeing its rise in international influence and rankings.
  • Was the founding Director of Oxford University's Executive MBA programme.124
• Skoll World Forum and Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship:
  • Co-Founder of the Skoll World Forum.
  • Chair of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship.
  • Director of International Strategy at Saïd Business School, Oxford University.135

Other Affiliations

• Senior Research Fellow at Lincoln College, Oxford.
• Advisory Board Member: Sits on the advisory boards of Princeton University Press, the Britdoc Foundation, the Dartington Trust, the University of the People, and the Dragon School.135

Contributions and Views

• Research and Teaching: Focuses on entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial finance. He emphasizes the importance of rigorous research, analysis, and measurement in the field of philanthropy and social entrepreneurship.124
• Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship: Advocates for a shift in perspective where entrepreneurship and philanthropy are no longer seen as discretionary but as essential for addressing global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and sustainable food security.1

Funding and Sustainability

• The Marshall Institute was established with a significant donation from Paul Marshall, including £10 million in seed funding to ensure the institute's sustainability over its initial years.2

Stephan Chambers is known for his comprehensive approach to integrating social purpose and public benefit into educational and research programs, aiming to create a new generation of leaders who prioritize both public and private benefits.