Some might have expected B Lab to appoint a figure from the corporate world as its new boss, but the organisation instead chose a leader in international development. What does it tell us about the future direction of the organisation? This week's view from the Pioneers Post newsroom.
Having led international development organisations for nearly 20 years, Williams becomes B Lab’s first “global CEO” as the nonprofit behind the B Corp label moves towards a more integrated structure.
This week: What Canada’s first state of social enterprise survey in 10 years reveals, UK impact leaders celebrated in King’s Birthday Awards, 50 Europeans impact startups to watch announced, and more.
As B Lab marks its first two decades and creating a community of more than 10,000 companies, we look back at our coverage of the movement and highlight some of the pioneering B Corps which have made headlines with us.
This week: Better Society Capital’s new 2030 strategy; B Lab announces new board and shift towards “globally integrated” structure; Impact Shakers launches new initiative to spotlight diverse-led startups, and more.
Can the ‘business for good’ movement resist populist forces? Will the UK’s Office for the Impact Economy deliver? Is impact investing having an existential crisis? Find out the key questions on our radar for 2026.
