John G. Ruggie

John G. Ruggie is a Professor in Human Rights and International Affairs at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government and an Affiliated Professor in International Legal Studies at Harvard Law School. His work bridges political science, sociology, and international law, focusing on globalization, human rights, and corporate sustainability. He served in key UN roles, including Assistant Secretary-General (1997–2001) and Special Representative for Business and Human Rights (2005–2011), where he developed the UN Global Compact and the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

• Research Interests: Social construction of globalization, human rights integration in business, international norm formation, and corporate sustainability frameworks.
• Honors: A.SK Social Science Award (2017), American Academy of Arts and Sciences member (1999).
• Impact: His 'Ruggie Rules' influenced OECD guidelines, EU social responsibility policies, and national action plans on human rights.