Speaker Bio

Kyle Cahill, Director of Corporate Engagement, Environmental Defense Fund

LeitnerKyle Cahill is a Director in the Corporate Partnership Program at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), a leading environmental nonprofit organization that links science, economics, law and innovative partnerships to create breakthrough solutions to pressing environmental problems. EDF has a 20-year track record of success partnering with business to create significant environmental and business improvements.   
 
At EDF, Mr. Cahill collaborates with the private sector to advance corporate environmental performance in areas including: climate change strategies, safer products and materials, clean vehicles and paper and packaging. In his work, he has also done significant research and analysis on the reputational impacts of green initiatives.    
 
He earned his MBA focused in corporate social responsibility from the Isenberg School at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he studied the influence of environmental and social values on financial decision-making. He earned his BA in English Literature from Amherst College.


The Social Enterprise Conference 2008 is presented by the Columbia Business School's Social Enterprise Club and the International Development Club with the support of the Social Enterprise Program, Energy Club, Microlumbia Fund, Healthcare Industry Association and Green Business Club, and our generous sponsors.

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