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Lisa Gralnek

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Global Head of Sustainability & Impact at iF DESIGN
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Lisa is a brand building expert with 25 years of experience helping design-driven companies grow. She is the US Managing Director for iF DESIGN and also serves as their Global Head of Sustainability & Impact. Colleagues describe her as a strategic, tireless, and focused leader who excels at execution.

Lisa is an intellectually curious individual who explores future trends and global challenges through her interview series, "FUTURE OF XYZ". She engages with international experts and visionary leaders on a wide range of topics, driven by a desire to understand where the world is heading and how to create positive change.

Unique Fact: Lisa opened the first-ever North American subsidiary for iF Design, a globally respected design organization founded in Germany in 1953.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Sustainability & Impact
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Lisa cares about

Sustainability & Impact
As Global Head of Sustainability & Impact at iF DESIGN, she integrates social and environmental criteria into the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD and promotes the iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE.
Values-led Branding
Her entire career is focused on building brands that intentionally converge great design, superior business performance, and positive social and environmental impact.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Global Head of Sustainability & Impact
iF DESIGN
5-2023
US Managing Director
iF DESIGN
11-2020
Creator & Host
FUTURE OF XYZ
12-2017
Principal & Founder
LVG & Co.
3-2024
Impact Council Member
Fast Company
In the press

Media appearances

Design As a Force for Good with Lisa Gralnek of iF Design. Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Lisa Gralnek, Managing Director - US + Global Head of Sustainability & Impact at iF Design. Featured in Surround Podcasts
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Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
INSEAD
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bates College
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