Judy Samuelson

Judy Samuelson serves as the Vice President and Executive Director of the Business and Society Program at The Aspen Institute, a role she has held since she founded the program in 1998. Notably, Samuelson has played a significant role in shaping the Aspen Principles of Long-Term Value Creation, offering a fresh perspective on corporate purpose. This role was further demonstrated through her leadership of a ten-year campaign aimed at challenging Milton Friedman's established narrative about corporate purpose.

Samuelson's varied professional experiences add a multifaceted dimension to her understanding of business and societal dynamics. Prior to her role at The Aspen Institute, she worked in legislative affairs in California and banking in New York's garment center. Moreover, she managed the Ford Foundation's office of program-related investments, bringing a focus on impact investing to her portfolio of work. Such diverse roles have undoubtedly shaped her perspective on topics such as ESG investing, shared prosperity, and the role of CEOs in public discourse.

Adding to her credentials, Samuelson is the author of the book "Six New Rules of Business: Creating Real Value in a Changing World," contributing to the discourse on evolving business landscapes. She also regularly shares her insights through Quartz@Work. Samuelson's influence extends beyond her professional roles, as she is recognized as a Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Fellow and serves as a director of the Financial Health Network.