Ryan Kuah
About Ryan Kuah
Ryan Kuah is a Research Assistant at Harvard Business School, focusing on the Impact Weighted Accounts Initiative. He holds an MSc in Global Master's in Management from The London School of Economics and has experience in private equity and project management.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Ryan Kuah serves as a Research Assistant for the Impact Weighted Accounts Initiative at Harvard Business School. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development of financial accounts that incorporate social and environmental performance. His work focuses on creating accounting statements that influence investor and managerial decision-making by capturing external impacts. This initiative aims to provide a more comprehensive view of company performance.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Kuah studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he earned an MSc in Global Master's in Management from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he attended University College London (UCL) from 2016 to 2019, achieving a BA in Politics and East European Studies with Upper Second Class honors. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in management and political studies, relevant to his current research work.
Previous Experience in Private Equity
Before his current role, Ryan Kuah worked as a Summer Analyst in Private Equity at SEAF in 2020 for three months. This experience provided him with insights into investment strategies and financial analysis. Additionally, he served as a Project Intern at Fidelity International for five months in 2020, where he gained practical experience in project management and financial services.
Contributions to Impact-Weighted Accounts Project
Ryan Kuah has contributed to the Impact-Weighted Accounts Project, which aims to integrate social and environmental performance into financial accounts. His involvement in this project reflects his commitment to advancing accounting practices that account for external impacts, thereby influencing how companies report their performance and how investors make decisions.