Tensie Whelan — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Distinguished Professor of Practice at NYU Stern School of Business (since 2015)
Director, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business (since 2015)
Advisory Board Member at Domtar (since 2025)
Advisory Board Member at Workiva (since 2023)
Served as Member, Board Of Directors at Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd (Oct 2018 - May 2020)
Holds an MA in International Communication

Biography

Tensie Whelan is a Distinguished Professor of Practice at NYU Stern School of Business and serves as the Director of the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, roles she has held since 2015. Her work focuses on transforming business practices to develop innovative, risk-reducing approaches, products, and services that contribute value to people and the planet, while also creating financial value for businesses.

In addition to her academic roles, Whelan holds several board positions.