Theo Hacking

Theo Hacking is the Director of Postgraduate Programmes at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), University of Cambridge. He oversees the development of part-time postgraduate programmes designed for working professionals, with a focus on integrating sustainability into decision-making processes and tools.

• Current role: Director, Postgraduate Programmes
• Involvement in CISL's Foresight initiatives
• Fellow of Homerton College

Education:

• BSc Eng (Civil) - University of the Witwatersrand
• MSc Eng (Environmental) - University of the Witwatersrand
• PhD - University of Cambridge (Sustainability Assessment of Capital Projects)

Theo's research interests center on sustainability assessment methodologies, energy efficiency in built environments, and systems thinking for sustainable business transformation. He bridges industry experience with academic leadership to advance sustainability practices through education and corporate engagement.

Professional Background: Prior to academia, he spent 15 years in industry and consulting roles focused on environmental management. His work at CISL includes establishing the Prince of Wales Global Sustainability Fellowship Programme and contributing to University-level education and research committees.