Andrew King is the Allen and Kelli Questrom Professor in Strategy & Innovation at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University, and an affiliated faculty member of the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS). His academic career includes a PhD from MIT Sloan School of Management, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a BA in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University. His research focuses on corporate sustainability, environmental policy, and the credibility of academic research. Key themes include ESG investing flaws, model uncertainty in sustainability frameworks, and the interplay between financial and environmental performance. He critiques conventional strategies like win-win scenarios and emphasizes rigorous empirical methods to address research biases. King’s articles span over two decades, addressing topics like ESG valuation shortcomings, corporate transparency, and the dangers of methodological overconfidence. He has contributed to debates on academic rigor through critiques of statistical practices and calls for improved empirical methodologies. His work bridges strategy, environment, and ethics, influencing both corporate practices and academic discourse. No notable awards are listed, but his extensive publications reflect significant scholarly impact.
