Ted London

Ted London is the Ford Motor Company Clinical Professor and Area Chair of Business Administration at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, and a senior research fellow at the William Davidson Institute. His research focuses on business strategies for poverty alleviation, sustainable enterprises in low-income markets, and inclusive business models. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina, an MBA from Claremont Graduate University, and a BS from Lehigh University.

London’s work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing actionable strategies for BoP markets. He advises global corporations, non-profits, and development organizations, and has authored influential books like The Base of the Pyramid Promise. His awards include the Aspen Institute’s Faculty Pioneer Award for contributions to inclusive business education and the Page Prize for course development.

His research spans over 100 countries, with a focus on scalable solutions and cross-sector collaboration. Key areas include impact assessment frameworks, co-creation models, and partnerships for market development. He teaches courses on BoP strategies, leveraging case studies and simulations to prepare students for real-world challenges.

• Education: PhD (Strategic Management, UNC), MBA (Claremont), BS (Lehigh)
• Awards: Aspen Faculty Pioneer, Victor Bernard Teaching Award, J. Frank Yates Diversity Award
• Advisory Roles: Acumen, UNDP, Walmart, Unilever, World Bank
• Labs/Teams: William Davidson Institute research collaborations, Ross School’s BoP initiative