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Tom Cummings
Board Counsel, experienced social architect, company founder and change agent. Central question: how on Earth can we thrive together?
Tom Cummings is an experienced executive advisor and board member with a diverse background spanning entrepreneurship, corporate leadership, and academia. As the Chair of the Supervisory Board at B Lab Europe, he plays a key role in promoting sustainable and ethical business practices.34
Professional Experience
Tom Cummings has over 30 years of experience advising leaders and teams in more than 30 countries.1 His career encompasses several key roles:
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Entrepreneurial Founder: He has co-founded and built various companies and consortia, including North Atlantic Associates, Cambridge Energy Research Associates, and Technology Resources Group.1
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Senior Executive: Cummings has held leadership positions in global companies such as Unilever, ABN AMRO Bank, and Shell International, where he focused on change management and organizational learning.1
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Academic: He has been an Executive Educator at several prestigious institutions, including the Universities of Cambridge, Pretoria, INSEAD, and London. He has also conducted research and case writing at IMD and the University of London.1
Current Roles and Affiliations
- Chair of the Supervisory Board at B Lab Europe4
- Board member of the Tällberg Foundation in Sweden2
- Senior advisory board member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values2
- Board member of the International Bateson Institute2
Expertise and Approach
Tom Cummings is known for his ability to:
- Translate abstract ideas into actionable plans
- Bring fresh perspectives to client engagements
- Design strategic visioning and leadership development programs2
His work focuses on fostering transformation that leads to shared prosperity and sustainable business practices.1 He is particularly interested in experimenting with new forms of insight generation, learning, and human engagement to enable transformative change.1
Publications
Cummings has co-authored two books: "Leadership Landscapes" and "Nine Visions of Capitalism," and has published various articles and book chapters on leadership, strategy, and organizational innovation.1
