Bolesław Rok
Kozminski University
Bolesław Rok is a Professor of Sustainability Management at Kozminski University, where he co-directs the RES Center for Reimagining Sustainability, Management, Finance, and Society and heads the ESG: Responsible Management & Sustainability Executive Program.
For over 30 years, he has served the business sector as an advisor, mentor, and advocate for corporate sustainability and responsibility. He is the co-author of the annual ESG Ranking and Positive Impact Startups initiative, co-founder of the Responsible Business Forum, and co-creator of the Climate Leadership program powered by UN Environment. He actively participates in numerous Polish and international projects focused on impact entrepreneurship, climate neutrality, circular economy business models, impact management and measurement, and ethical governance.
His contributions have been recognized with numerous honors, including the Impact Investing Pioneer award at the Business Angel of the Year 2022, the Sustainable Economy Diamond 2021 Award from the Executive Business Club, recognition as a Digital Shaper in 2022, and the Circular Economy Personality 2025 award by Stena Recycling.