Experts

CEREC Center for Research in Economics
UCLouvain Saint-Louis Bruxelles

Professor Dr. Wim Laurier strengthens the scientific foundation of the Sustainability Handbook Series. He guided the development of the Sustainability Portfolio framework, structuring complex sustainability domains into coherent models. His research focuses on decentralized economies, circular value networks, and innovation-driven sustainability.

LEADing Practice Standard organization

Hanka Czichos serves as Change & Transformation Angel at LEADing Practice. She connects sustainability practices with practical change drivers, enabling organizations to implement structured transformation. Her work links best practices and anti-patterns to deliver substantial and innovation-led sustainability impact.

VP of Customer Service
Secretary to the Board

Harald Arnold is Service Manager at LEADing Practice and a key contributor to the Sustainability Handbook Series. He specializes in analyzing and structuring sustainability concepts into practical frameworks. His methodological approach bridges academic insight and real-world implementation.

VP of Customer Service
Secretary to the Board

Muhammad Yousaf is Vice President of Enterprise Information & Technology Standards at LEADing Practice. He leads the development of sustainability tools and artefacts, translating complex frameworks into structured, practical instruments that enable organizations to operationalize sustainability strategies.

VP of Customer Service
Secretary to the Board

Alexa Fisseau is a Senior Consultant and Business Analyst at LEADing Practice, specializing in advisory management, change, and innovation. With experience across public policy and digital transformation, she supports organizations in navigating complexity and delivering sustainable, strategy-led transformation.

VP of Customer Service
Secretary to the Board

Julien Pinto is a Business and Technology Analyst at LEADing Practice. He bridges strategic business needs with scalable technology solutions, translating complex requirements into structured models and system improvements that drive operational efficiency and sustainable transformation.

Partner & Owner of LEADing Practice ApS

Harald is co-author of the Sustainability Handbook Series and an expert in architecting sustainability solutions. Contributing to over 50 chapters, he structures complex sustainability domains into actionable frameworks that support innovation and organizational transformation.

Partner & Owner of LEADing Practice ApS

Neil Kemp is Vice President of Enterprise Architecture Standards at LEADing Practice. He applies enterprise architecture principles to structure and connect sustainability domains, enabling organizations to integrate sustainability strategically and drive transformation at scale.

Partner & Owner of LEADing Practice ApS

Bonnie S. Urquhart is Vice President of Health Sector Standards at LEADing Practice and a senior healthcare transformation leader. With over 35 years of public sector experience, she integrates process management and performance improvement to advance sustainability in healthcare systems.

Partner & Owner of LEADing Practice ApS

Dickson Hunja Muhita is a Principal Consultant specializing in enterprise architecture and business process management. With over 15 years of experience, he bridges public and private sector practices to strengthen operational excellence and architecture-driven transformation.

Partner & Owner of LEADing Practice ApS

Victor Abele is a senior public sector leader with over 40 years of government experience. He brings deep expertise in applying sustainability practices and technology-enabled transformation within ministries and public institutions.

B.Sc.(Hons.)-1968; M.Sc. 1970 & Ph.D.1978

Dr. Shyam is Executive Director of the Recycling and Environment Industry Association of India. With over 40 years in the energy sector, he specializes in ecological restoration, power industry sustainability, and environmental transformation.

Technology Strategist & Technology Intelligence PO

Abdul Rahman Abdel Razek is an industrial engineering researcher specializing in service innovation and extended reality applications. He advances service prototyping methodologies that support industrial sustainability and innovation-driven transformation.

Technology Strategist & Technology Intelligence PO

Prof. Dr. Adam D.M. Svendsen is an international intelligence and defence strategist, researcher, and educator. He advises on security strategy, resilience, and complex global risk environments, bringing structured analytical depth to strategic transformation challenges.

Bentley University, U.S

Aditya is co-author of the Sustainable Workplace and Workspace research use case. He applies advanced data analytics to link sustainable finance with workplace performance, supporting evidence-based sustainability and resilient business development.

Solent University, Southampton, UK

Dr. Ajab Khan is Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Solent University, UK. His research focuses on corporate governance, financial risk management, and sustainable business performance, with emphasis on board diversity and emerging markets.

King Faisal University
Applied College

Dr. Ali Alshebami is Assistant Professor of Management at King Faisal University. His research centers on green entrepreneurship, SME development, and sustainable business models, supporting resilient and opportunity-driven enterprise growth.

Dept. of Industrial Management
University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Annista is co-author of the Sustainability Handbook and the Sustainable Supplier Selection Model chapter. She specializes in sustainable supply chains, logistics systems, and optimization. Her research and academic experience focus on building resilient supply networks that create competitive advantage and deliver measurable value beyond client expectations.

King Faisal University
Applied College

Anthony is a contributor to the Sustainability Handbook, specializing in operating model design and innovation portfolio alignment. With a background spanning technology, enterprise architecture, and strategy architecture, he focuses on aligning business and IT architectures to strengthen strategic intent and deliver integrated, value-driven organizational transformation.

Hochschule Hannover University of Applied Science and Arts

Carsten contributed to the Substantial Sustainability Innovation chapter, bringing decades of cross-industry experience. With a background spanning oil and gas, pharmaceutical analysis, virtual reality, and IT in education, he focuses on transforming advanced knowledge into practical, usable solutions that support sustainability and innovation.

Institute for Product and Service Engineering
Furtwangen University

Christian van Husen is Professor and Dean of Industrial Solutions Management at Furtwangen University and Head of the Steinbeis Transfer Center Service Engineering + Design. His research focuses on service innovation, product-service systems, and smart services. As a co-author of the Sustainability Handbook, he advances service-driven sustainability transformation.

Furtwangen University

Daniela Fehrenbach is a research associate specializing in service innovation and sustainable smart services. With degrees in product engineering and product innovation, she develops practical solutions that integrate sustainability and smart technologies. As co-author of the Sustainability Handbook, she contributed to the Service Prototyping chapter.

Generalitat de Catalunya

David is co-author of the Sustainability Handbook, contributing to Substantial Sustainability Innovation. An economist and MBA, he brings experience in procurement, public sector leadership, and technology consulting. Former CEO and lecturer in innovation and IT management, he supports sustainability-driven transformation across industry, government, and advanced technology sectors.

University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Hiruni is co-author of the Sustainability Handbook and contributor to the Sustainable Supplier Selection Model chapter. A Fulbright scholar and PhD candidate in Industrial Engineering, she specializes in supply chain sustainability, systems optimization, and process improvement, developing practical artefacts and methodologies that enhance sustainable industrial performance.

Board Member National eGovernment Competence Centre – NEGZ e.V.

Falk contributed to the Sustainable Sourcing Practices chapter, bringing industry insight into practical sustainability implementation. A public sector digitalization specialist and certified LEAD Business Analyst, he advises governments and organizations on managing complexity, leveraging technology, and integrating sustainability into digital transformation initiatives.

Former Undergraduate, Department of Industrial Management, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

Inusha is co-author of the Sustainability Handbook and contributor to the Sustainable Supplier Selection Model chapter. As a business analyst, she integrates sustainability into process optimization and operational improvement. Her work bridges business performance and environmental responsibility, promoting practical methodologies that support sustainable decision-making and long-term organizational value.

Head of African Futures & Innovation

Jakkie Cilliers is founder and former Executive Director of the Institute for Security Studies and current head of the African Futures and Innovation programme. A leading strategic foresight expert, he authors influential books on Africa’s political, economic, and development pathways, shaping policy dialogue and long-term continental growth strategies.

Strategic Digitalization at Schaeffler AG

Joachim is a contributor to the Sustainability Handbook with expertise in enterprise architecture and strategic digitalization. As head of Enterprise Architecture within Schaeffler’s Strategic IT & Digitalization Unit, he leads architecture strategy and transformation roadmaps, aligning data, processes, technology, and organizational change to enable business-driven digital transformation.

COMPUTACENTER AG & Co.oHG

Jörg is co-author of the Sustainability Handbook and a transformation expert in IT and digitalization. As Director of Management Advisory at Computacenter, he supports organizations in executing innovation and transformation initiatives. A certified LEAD Transformation & Innovation Analyst, he advises on integrating enterprise standards and sustainable best practices.

M.Phil. and M.A. in Economics from Columbia University

José M. is Professor of Economics at IESE Business School and former Executive Board Member of the European Central Bank. With senior leadership experience across central banking, international finance, and global advisory roles, he brings deep expertise in economic policy, regulation, and global financial governance.

American University

H. Kent Baker is University Professor of Finance at American University’s Kogod School of Business. With five decades of academic and consulting experience, he specializes in corporate finance, behavioral finance, and sustainability. A prolific author, he co-authored Sustainable Investing and contributes research on board diversity and sustainable corporate performance.

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Hyderabad, India
Symbiosis International University (Deemed University), Pune, India.

He is co-author of the Sustainability Handbook, presenting sustainability in manufacturing through a triple bottom line and SDG-based approach. An MBA lecturer in operations and supply chain management, his research focuses on sustainable supply chains, carbon emissions, and reverse logistics, combining academic rigor with applied industry insight.

Head of African Futures & Innovation

Kouassi Yeboua is Senior Researcher in the African Futures and Innovation Programme at the Institute for Security Studies, Pretoria. He models long-term development scenarios to support inclusive and sustainable growth across Africa. As co-author of the Sustainability Handbook, he brings a developing-country perspective on the global race to sustainability.

Professor of Business Organization with specialization in Operations and Supply Chain Management (PhD)

María is co-author of the Sustainability Handbook and Professor of Business Organization and Supply Chain Management at Carlos III University of Madrid. Her research connects CSR, ESG, Circular Economy, and global supply chains. She leads initiatives on sustainable supply chains, human rights, and inclusive industrial transformation.

Bahria University Karachi, Business Studies Department

Muhammad Mumtaz Khan specializes in organizational behaviour and leadership impact on employee performance. With a strong interest in sustainability, he collaborates with sustainability experts to promote responsible practices. His work explores collective wisdom and leadership-driven approaches that support long-term organizational and societal sustainability.

National Oil & Gas Company

Azlan is co-author of the Sustainability Handbook Volume 1, contributing industry insight from over 24 years in oil and gas transformation. He specializes in technology strategy, innovation, and commercialization, driving energy transition and sustainable growth initiatives that strengthen operational excellence and long-term enterprise value.