Posted Friday 4 May 2012
"A lot of attention is on governmental barriers to the growth of the renewable energy industry. But we need to look beyond formal regulatory and legislative provisions and, in addition, pay attention to the creation of new business models, and attitudes toward energy supply and consumption. A start has been made, with some established energy firms and local communities adopting innovative business models."
His comments come as experts warn that businesses must take climate change seriously if they are to enjoy the backing of institutional investors. "I am most interested in how innovators can now change the way things are done, particularly with regard to renewable energy," he said.
The new post will be based at the Small Business Research Centre at the University's Kingston Hill campus in south-west London. "I'm very excited about the opportunity my appointment presents to further develop this world-renowned centre," Professor Genus said. "My aim is to make a significant contribution to research within and beyond the university on topics allied to innovation and entrepreneurship, technology management and environmental sustainability."
Dean of Kingston University's Faculty of Business and Law, Jean-Noël Ezingeard, welcomed the new arrival. "The appointment of Professor Audley Genus represents a perfect opportunity to combine Tan Sri Francis' interests in technology-based business creation and our long-standing expertise in entrepreneurship," he said. "We are very grateful to Tan Sri Francis for helping us to develop this new strand of work."
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