Richard Brubaker

Like many who came to China, Rich Brubaker first arrived to seek out career opportunities as China's economy gathered steam. In pursuing those goals he developed market-entry and distribution strategies for firms that were also looking for China-based opportunities.

Soon after arriving in Shanghai, Rich developed his first community enterprise, HandsOn Shanghai (now HandsOn China), as a means to promote, develop, and manage volunteerism in China. This endeavor soon opened him up to the human side of the economic engine that was fueling China's growth, ultimately leading him to develop platforms that examine issues related to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

Currently, as the managing director of Collective Responsibility and a Adjunct Professor of Sustainability and Responsible Leadership at the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS), Brubaker is focused on building platforms that promote long-term organizational capacity to address the economic, environmental, and social hurdles that China faces as the country's economic growth accelerates.

Rich frequently speaks on issues of social innovation & entrepreneurship , sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and leadership, and has been interviewed by more than 50 media outlets, including: CNN, BBC, NY Times, Financial Times, China Economic Review, Inc., Fast Company, and International Herald Tribune

Specialties:

♦ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
♦ Sustainability & Responsible Leadership
♦ Social innovation & entrepreneurship
♦ Philanthropy / Impact investing