Motive
Taylor R. Gray, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience in the field of research and academia.
From 2019 to present, Taylor served as the Head of Research and Analytics at Motive.
Prior to that, starting in 2013, Taylor founded and served as the Director of Research at Tacit Elements Inc., where they specialized in assisting businesses, investors, governments, and community organizations in developing strategies for success and resilience in the dynamic landscape of business and society.
In 2011, Taylor held the roles of Associate Professor and Research Associate at the University of New Brunswick, where they focused on developing a research agenda in Business & Society, as well as teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Economics, Entrepreneurship/MBA, Corporate Social Accountability, and Public Policy.
In the same year, Taylor also worked as an Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University.
Overall, Taylor's work experience demonstrates expertise in research, analytics, teaching, and strategy development in the intersection of business and society.
Taylor R. Gray, Ph.D. completed their education in a chronological manner. They first attended Bishop's University from 2001 to 2005, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Biology. Following this, they pursued further education at the University of Oxford from 2006 to 2007, obtaining a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Nature, Society, and Environmental Policy. Lastly, Taylor completed their doctoral studies at the University of Oxford from 2008 to 2011, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Economic Geography.
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Motive
Motive is a leading ESG advisory and support service provider developed specifically for private equity investors and their portfolio companies. We leverage our close partnerships with all the major ESG rating agencies and our proprietary software to stay at the forefront of the latest research, practice, and regulations. This enables us to deliver comprehensive and actionable ESG due diligence reports faster than our competitors, providing decision-useful information that empowers our clients to make informed investment decisions. Our team of ESG industry veterans is dedicated to providing customizable and highly responsive engagements that help private equity firms meet the demands of their limited partners and succeed in today's fast-paced business landscape. We also work closely with portfolio companies to develop ESG strategies that convey a competitive advantage fitting with their market positioning and intended exit strategy. Our roll-up reporting framework fits seamlessly into the firm's Investment Committee workflow, making monitoring, evaluation, and LP engagement easy and efficient. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you meet the demands of your LPs, achieve your ESG goals, and drive success for your portfolio companies.