David L Hawk

David L. Hawk, PhD, is an internationally recognized educator, author, and advocate for environmental sustainability, with more than 50 years of experience in education, international business, and organizational development. He has served as Director of the Center for Corporate Rehabilitation since 2005 and previously held leadership and academic positions at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Tsinghua University, and the Stockholm School of Economics. A graduate of The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Hawk has contributed to research on climate change, human behavior, sustainability, and global economic development. His achievements include being named International Professor of the Year by IBM in 2004 and Man of the Year by the Top 100 Registry in 2023. He is also the author of several influential books, including The Climate is Changing, Can Humans? (2025). Dr. Hawk was selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who in 2026 in recognition of his outstanding career and contributions. He is currently exploring Netflix adaptation opportunities for one of his books and collaborating with NBC's Executive Director on a six-part movie series based on his ideas and experience.