Lakshmi Naaraayanan

Lakshmi Naaraayanan is an Assistant Professor of Finance at London Business School whose research informs academic and policy debates on sustainable finance, environmental regulation, and corporate governance. His work examines how market forces and regulatory interventions shape firm behavior and capital allocation, and it has been published in leading journals such as the Review of Financial Studies and the Journal of Financial Economics. Lakshmi’s research is widely cited in media and policy outlets, including the Financial Times, Forbes, and World Bank, and has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the Moskowitz Prize for Best Paper in Sustainable and Responsible Investing. He regularly engages with policy forums, central banks, and development institutions, offering insights into the financial sector’s role in addressing climate and sustainability challenges. At LBS, he teaches finance and sustainability to executives and graduate students, preparing future leaders for a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.