Date: Wednesday 24 October 2012
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: Thai Theatre, New Academic Building
Speakers: Kelly Grainger, Giles Hutchins
Chair: Professor Richard Jackman

Giles Hutchins will introduce his new book The Nature of Business, in which he presents the challenges to the prevailing 'business as usual' model and reveals the concepts and mindsets necessary to inspire the businesses of tomorrow. Kelly will present how Interface's sustainability journey aligns with the principles Giles puts forward regarding 'business inspired by nature'.

Giles Hutchins is Co-founder of BCI: Biomimicry for Creative Innovation, Giles is a management consultant with over 15 years of business and IT transformation experience with KPMG and Atos International.

Kelly Grainger is Head of Sustainability for Interface UK & Ireland. Interface is a worldwide leader in the design and production of carpet tiles and a recognised world leader in sustainable business with its 'Mission Zero'. Kelly is responsible for translating Interface's leadership in sustainability into the marketplace.

This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries email Miriam Grossmanova on m.grossmanova@lse.ac.uk or call 020 7955 6512. You can find out more about the book by visiting The Nature of Business.

Special book offer: Buy The Nature of Business for £10 (RRP £14.95) at this event, or from www.greenbooks.co.uk/natureofbusiness with free p&p (UK only) – put NBLSE in the promotion box at checkout.

The book has already received much praise from thought-leaders, for instance: ‘A timely, paradigm-shifting…brave book and a must read for those seeking to make positive change happen in business and beyond.’ - Hunter Lovins, President of Natural Capitalism Solutions and Co-Author of Natural Capitalism.

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