Peter Ptashko

Peter Ptashko is an Enterprise Academy Mentor and Lecturer at York St John University, specializing in impactful business education. As CEO of Cambio: House of Social Change, he leads a global sustainability consultancy supporting social entrepreneurs and organizations. He holds leadership roles in the Social Entrepreneurship sector, including former Director of the Global Social Entrepreneurship Network (GSEN) and Social Entrepreneur in Residence at universities like Coventry, Warwick, and Imperial. With 15+ years of experience, Ptashko has secured £10m in university investments via UnLtd and focuses on Youth & Education, Impact Investment, and Sustainable Development.

His expertise spans Social Enterprise ecosystems, Policy Advocacy, and Cross-Sector Collaboration, with a strong emphasis on Global South contexts. Ptashko lectures internationally, including at UCL and Manchester Business School, while advocating for Mental Health, LGBTQ+ Rights, and Human Rights. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) and actively engages with over 60 countries through his work.

Advisory roles include strategic partnerships with governments and NGOs, alongside founding ventures like Cambio. His consultancy bridges theory and practice, supporting scalable social innovation models. Ptashko’s work integrates Economics, Politics, and Community Development, reflecting his diverse interests in Education, Sport, and Performance Art.