Paul R Kleindorfer

As the co-director of the Wharton Center for Risk Management and Decision Processes from 1992–2005, Kleindorfer has led this burgeoning field and worked to give companies the tools to protect themselves. In particular, Kleindorfer has focused on the chemical and process industries and on the catastrophic risks associated with natural hazards, terrorism, and major accidents — work that has taken him around the world to consult with dozens of companies and government agencies. Most recently, Kleindorfer’s research offered new insights into managing the risk of supply chain disruption, an issue he argued should be a high priority for senior managers and shareholders since global supply chains are in a state of constant evolution.