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Alex Edmans is a Professor of Finance at London Business School and a leading expert on corporate governance, purpose, and responsible business. He has published extensively in top academic journals and is a sought-after speaker on how companies can align purpose with profit.
Known for: Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit
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Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit
Grow the Pie explains how companies can create value for society while also delivering sustainable profits for shareholders. Alex Edmans argues that purpose and profit are not in conflict but mutually reinforcing, and he provides evidence-based insights and practical frameworks for leaders to build organizations that serve all stakeholders—employees, customers, communities, and investors alike.
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The Myth of the Trade-Off
One of the most harmful myths in modern capitalism is the idea that companies face an inevitable trade-off between purpose and profit. According to conventional theory, managers act as agents of shareholders whose sole interest is financial return. Every pound spent on reducing pollution, training e...
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Defining Corporate Purpose
Purpose is a word that’s become fashionable, but too often it is misunderstood. Many companies publish vague mission statements that sound inspiring but fail to guide decisions. To truly grow the pie, purpose must be authentic, specific, and evidence-driven. It defines why the company exists — not w...
From Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit
About Alex Edmans
Alex Edmans is a Professor of Finance at London Business School and a leading expert on corporate governance, purpose, and responsible business. He has published extensively in top academic journals and is a sought-after speaker on how companies can align purpose with profit.
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