Karlson “Charlie” Hargroves
biography :: conference marerials
Karlson “Charlie” Hargroves is CEO
of Natural Capitalism Inc. He came to the US from Australia through an appointment
by Professor Bernard Amadei, PhD, of the Department of Civil, Environmental
and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder (CU-Boulder).
Hargroves is the project coordinator for the Natural Edge Project (TNEP), Adelaide,
Australia. TNEP is an ongoing, not-for-profit partnership driven by a growing
team of young Australians who receive mentoring and the support of individuals
ranging from professionals, public servants, business leaders and academics.
The project receives strong support from organizations, groups, bodies, companies,
agencies, and institutions, both in Australia and internationally. TNEP is currently
publishing its first book, The Natural Advantage of Nations. Hargroves is enjoying
a sabbatical from TNEP as visiting scholar to CU-Boulder, under the supervision
of Dr. Amadei. While at CU, Hargroves’ focus is developing engineering
educational materials for sustainable development. The CEO position at NCI provides
him with the business/operational environment to enhance the development of
the educational materials.