Richard Lawton is Founder of Triple Ethos, LLC, a consultancy that helps organizations integrate sustainability into board governance and strategy within a triple bottom line framework. Prior to starting Triple Ethos, Richard earned an M.B.A. in Sustainability from Antioch University New England, and has held executive positions with Time Inc., Barnes & Noble, and Comag Marketing Group. An experienced and successful change leader, Richard was recognized by Folio magazine as “being one of the magazine industry’s top 40 influencers and innovators” after leading initiatives that resulted in the retail supply chain becoming more efficient and profitable, while reducing its environmental impact. He has served on several non-profit boards, and was a Governance Fellow with the National Association of Corporate Directors.
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