Stephan Chambers

Stephan Chambers is a Professor in Practice and Director of the Marshall Institute for Philanthropy and Social Entrepreneurship at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). He also serves as Course Director for LSE's Executive Masters in Social Business and Entrepreneurship. Previously, he directed Oxford University's MBA program for 14 years and co-founded the Skoll World Forum. His key expertise spans social entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial finance, and philanthropy.

Professional Background:

• Director, Marshall Institute (current)
• Professor in Practice, Department of Management, LSE (current)
• Former Director of Oxford's MBA and Executive MBA programs (2000–2014)
• Co-Founder of Skoll World Forum and Chair of Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship
• Senior Research Fellow at Lincoln College, Oxford
• Director of the Documentary Society Foundation

Research and Writing: Chambers has written extensively on social entrepreneurship and philanthropy, including a regular entrepreneurship column for the Financial Times. His work focuses on transforming philanthropy and private sector approaches to societal challenges.

Additional Roles:

• Special Advisor to the Skoll Global Threats Fund (2014)
• Contributor to high-profile initiatives like the Skoll World Forum

Labs/Teams: Leads the Marshall Institute's interdisciplinary research team focused on social innovation and philanthropy.