Jeff Gowdy

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ABOUT JEFF GOWDY

IntroductionJeff Gowdy is a globally recognized leader and practitioner in management and innovation, particularly in the areas of strategy, change management, leadership, reporting, and goal setting. He serves on the Board of the One Eleuthera Foundation (OEF), serves on the Advisory Board for the Net Positive Working Group, and teaches at Vanderbilt University in the Graduate School of Management and Law Schools. He is a frequent speaker and writer, e.g. Sustainable Brands, GreenBiz. He graduated with academic honors from both the University of Virginia with a BS in Systems Engineering (management systems) and Vanderbilt University with an MBA in strategy.ConsultingJeff has led hundreds of strategy, business intelligence, and innovation projects since 1997, including work on well known projects such as GE’s Ecomagination launch, Walmart’s Sustainable Value Networks launch, and General Mills & Kellogg’s Science Based Targets. Other interesting projects: sustainability audit of Bonnaroo, GHG inventory for an NFL team, an LCA of insect-based protein, partnership assessment of African business schools for Vanderbilt, and an energy/emissions plan for a Bahamian island.TeachingJeff teaches in the Owen MBA, Owen Executive, and Law programs at Vanderbilt (\'09-present). He has taught at the Vermont Law & Graduate School and Unity Environmental College. He has guest lectured at Clemson, Auckland Business School, and Vanderbilt Peabody College, among others.Speaking & WritingHe is a frequent speaker and writer. Recent/upcoming:* GreenBiz* Sustainable Brands * Corporate Eco Forum* United Nations Global Compact* Global Tire ConferenceHe has written for Sustainable Brands, GreenBiz, Triple Pundit, Nashville Business Journal and others.Education* UVA, Systems Engineering, BS* Vanderbilt, Strategy, MBAHe graduated with Honors from both programs & received the Owen Service Award from Vanderbilt. Service* Board Chair: Clean Air Partnership* Board Member: One Eleuthera Foundation* Advisory Council: Urban Green Lab* Advisory Board: Net Positive * Judge: TN Governor Environmental Stewardship Awards* Advisor: Nashville Mayor Green Workplace ChallengeLinksVU MBA: and creative”“Pleasure to work with”“Best consultant we have had”“An invaluable instructor”“Drive, intelligence, teamwork”“Depth, experience, writing skills”“Thought provoking”“Knowledgeable, organized”