“George Serafeim has done it again! By sharing engaging, relatable stories from the real world of business alongside his cutting edge thinking and research on the transformations at the center of the modern business world, George not only demonstrates that purpose-driven companies can, and do, succeed, he instils in all of us the optimism and confidence we need to break away from the status quo and invest in, found and work for companies that marry purpose and profit.”

— Jean Case, Chair National Geographic and CEO of the Case Impact Network

"George Serafeim’s Purpose and Profit is a must-read for anyone starting out or further along in their business careers. The formula for providing timely and essential insights? An insightful authentic thinker masterfully combining Exhaustive Evidence + Extensive Experience + Planetary Perspective + Caring Capitalism.”

— Dr. Peter Tufano, Former Dean, Saïd Business School at Oxford University

"Purpose and Profit breaks new ground by empirically demonstrating that a clear and broadly inspiring purpose of a business is a necessary pre-condition to long-term value creation. Professor Serafeim highlights the important public and social roles businesses often must play and how positive impact in these roles can in turn drive profits and long-term value creation. For business leaders and investors seeking to navigate this world where stakeholder and profit objectives must co-exist, Professor Serafeim provides an outstanding data- and execution-driven handbook."

— Ronald P. O’Hanley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, State Street Corporation

"I believe in a holistic definition of what success is for a business, and it's not only based on profits. Professor Serafeim sheds light on the importance of looking at a business through the lenses of profit, people, planet, and purpose."

— Dr. Ilham Kadri, Chief Executive Officer, Solvay

"Essential reading for anyone wanting to turn impact into opportunity.”

— Sir Ronald Cohen, Chair, GSG for Impact Investment