Florian Heeb

Florian is a Postdoctoral Associate at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He explores the real-world impact of sustainable investing and how investors integrate impact into their decision-making. Besides his research, Florian serves as a member of the board of directors of ESG-AM, a Zurich-based asset manager focused on impact and sustainability.

Before joining MIT, Florian did research at the Center for Sustainable Finance and Private Wealth (CSP) at the University of Zurich. Prior, Florian served in the executive management of South Pole, a market leader in carbon trading and sustainability consulting, lastly acting as Chief Operating Officer. From previous positions at myclimate, IUCN and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, Florian brings a broad understanding of corporate sustainability, environmental change, and climate policy.

He is an experienced speaker and holds an MSc in Environmental Science from ETH Zurich and a CAS in Strategic Management from the University of St. Gallen.