Leo Johnson

Leo Johnson is Head of PwC’s Disruption & Innovation practice, and presenter of a number of BBC Radio 4 series including "FutureProofing," "Hacking Capitalism," and "Hacking Happiness." He explores the big ideas that will shape business and society in the years to come and considers how the world might respond.

As the co-founder of Sustainable Finance, he specializes in mapping out unexploded volcanoes – charting the collisions of megatrends that are going to create seismic disruption, with a deep dive expertise in Net Zero Innovation. Earlier in his career, Johnson joined the World Bank as an Environmental Economist before co-founding the boutique advisory firm Sustainable Finance, since acquired by PwC Group. As a recognized leader in the field, Johnson's contributions to sustainability in the finance sector have earned him the IFC Corporate Award. He has advised over 50 global banks and businesses on sustainability, helping them to navigate the complexities of sustainability amid energy crises and market disruptions.

Johnson is the Chairman of PwC’s Advisory Council and the co-author of "Turnaround Challenge: Business and the City of the Future" (OUP). He is the Founder of Unthinkable Drinkable Brent, an urban wine making collective, and a Visiting Business Fellow at Oxford University’s Smith School of Enterprise & the Environment. His expertise has made him a sought-after speaker on topics like "How to ‘Future-Proof’ your Business" and "Making Sense of Sustainability," and he has also shared his insights at a TEDxNewham event.