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Paolo Taticchi is an internationally recognised authority on sustainability, strategy, and business transformation. Known for his ability to bridge academic insight with practical impact, he has become one of Europe’s most influential sustainability thinkers and educators. His work spans academia, industry, and public engagement, making him a sought-after speaker for organisations seeking to understand and lead sustainable change in an evolving global economy.
Paolo began his career in Italy as an Assistant Professor in Business and Management Engineering at the University of Perugia, where his early research explored responsible management and corporate innovation. During this period, he also directed the Bradford-Perugia MBA, a joint initiative between the University of Perugia and Bradford University School of Management, aimed at developing leaders with cross-cultural and sustainability-focused perspectives. His academic path then took him to London, where he became Principal Lecturer in Management and Director of MBA Programmes at the University of East London, strengthening his reputation as an educator capable of connecting business theory with real-world relevance. Alongside his academic appointments, Paolo demonstrated entrepreneurial flair as a founding partner of the consultancies PRO-E and WiBee Srl, advising firms on operational excellence and sustainable growth. His career expanded globally through visiting professorships at the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering in the United States and, later, at Imperial College Business School, where he served as Executive Director of Global Student Experience. He currently holds the position of Professor in Strategy and Sustainability and Co-Director of the Centre for Sustainable Business at UCL School of Management, while continuing as a Visiting Professor at Imperial.
His thought leadership has been recognised in the Financial Times, Forbes, The Economist, Sole 24 Ore, and on international broadcasters including the BBC, CNN, and Sky News. His accolades include the Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, the Talented Young Italian Award 2019, the Stefan A. Riesenfeld Memorial Award from Berkeley Law, and the Thinkers50 Radar List. His books ‘Sustainable Transformation Strategy’, ‘Disruption’, and ‘How To Be Sustainable: Business Strategies for Leading Change’ demonstrate his commitment to equipping leaders with the tools to embed sustainability at the heart of their organisations.
Paolo is an engaging and insightful sustainability speaker because he combines academic rigour with global business experience. Having trained and advised Fortune Global 500 companies, he brings first-hand knowledge of corporate transformation and impact-driven strategy. His TEDx talk, ‘Business Strategy & Sustainability: Change to Survive and Thrive’, encapsulates his powerful message that adaptability and sustainability are essential for long-term success. Whether addressing executives, policymakers, or students, Paolo’s message is grounded in evidence, delivered with passion, and focused on inspiring meaningful, long-term change.
Paolo Taticchi is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Paolo has meticulously crafted an innovative curriculum for ‘Global Operations and Projects’. Combined with his confident lecture style and his memorable, modern-day examples, he delivers an exceptionally well-rounded take on an incredibly broad topic, prompting students to seek out areas of interest while simultaneously helping them develop a solid understanding of the fundamentals of project management. From detailing every step of a Gantt chart to an innovative demonstration on ‘How to Present Effectively’, Paolo’s teachings have been instrumental to my success in securing offers from Amazon and Uber for program management, and I am extremely grateful for both his module and his constant support. “
“It is very rare that you come across standout all-round talent and a humble person like Paolo. He is one of the most intelligent people that I have ever had the privilege to know. I had the pleasure of working with Paolo for six months on a sustainability project. Over the course of the project, he foresaw the mission and mentored me through several hardships with thought leadership. Not only was he an outstanding coach, but he also became my mentor and a friend. He is a calculated risk taker, strategic leader and a highly articulate individual – which is evident, seeing how he was able to manage multiple projects and still made a dramatic difference in the productivity level of my team. Professional, Sincere, Inspirational – I strongly believe these are the attributes that best describe Paolo, Oh… and he is also a very suave individual. Talk about maintaining the rich Italian heritage! He certainly makes every Italian person proud! In my book, Paolo is a textbook democratic and visionary leader who should be well sought after in this fast-paced ever ever-changing business world. He would be an asset to any business, and any employer would be lucky to have him in the workplace. “
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