Biography
Alexander Van de Putte is a Professor of Strategy and Strategic Foresight and a board leader with extensive international experience in strategy, governance, sustainability leadership, disruptive risks & resilience.
He is the Founding Director of the Sustainable Foresight Institute and of Corporate Governance 4.0 and serves as Visiting Professor at Porto Business School and IE Business School. He previously held academic appointments at INSEAD and has taught at the University of London, the University of Cambridge, and the Wharton School. Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles at the World Economic Forum, Shell, PwC, McKinsey & Company, and the Astana International Financial Centre. His work combines evidence-based research with practical application to help organisations strengthen governance, shape long-term strategy, and navigate complex global challenges.
He is a Chartered Director (CDir) with the Institute of Directors and holds three PhDs in Applied Economics (London), International Relations (Geneva), and Complex Adaptive Systems (Cambridge).