[If you would like to connect, please elaborate on your reasons (shared interests, projects, etc.). Thank you.]___________________________________I focus on the areas of executive education and sustainability innovation. Core topics focus on positive future approaches, capacity building and the development of ecosystems based on green technologies.Table.Media, the largest German-language ESG editorial team, named me one of the “100 key figures in the German ESG/sustainability scene” in 2024 and one of ten outstanding personalities in the think tank category.As a Director of Executive Education and Sustainability Programs at Thunderbird School of Global Management, I merge my extensive experience in sustainable innovation, capacity building and ecosystem development. My responsibilities include pursuing strategic opportunities with clients and partners, identifying new markets, as well as designing and developing exec education programs. Previously, I was Director of Executive Education at Cambridge University's Judge Business School.As co-founder & partner of PDIE (Purpose-driven Innovation Ecosystem), I have been connecting and advising various stakeholders - start-ups, investors and experts - with a focus on sustainable development & green innovation. I support start-ups as a mentor, e.g. for the European Innovation Council (EIC).I am a co-founder & program chair of the Arts & Nature Social Club, a non-profit at the intersection of art, science & entrepreneurship whose mission it is to sensitize leaders to planetary challenges.I am a member of The Club of Rome, where I also served as Deputy Secretary General.As a Fulbright scholar I completed an MBA in San Francisco. I challenge people to envision a future that works for all. My overall vision is to contribute to a transformation towards more sustainable systems based on education of leaders, environmental & social innovation.Further information: https://linkt.ee/joerggeier.Key responsibilities (digest):Entrepreneurship/innovation:- Held different business development roles;- Facilitated global market entry of intl. start-ups and provided access to customers/investors;- Selected start-ups as part of different judging panels.Leadership development:- Pursue strategic opportunities with clients & partners and identify new markets.- Design & develop leadership and capacity building programs.- Initiate new programs targeting corporations, angel investors, family offices, and wealth advisors.- Mentor founders on building climate impact companies.