Raef A. Lawson (New York, NY) is the Vice President of Research & Policy at the Institute of Management Accountants with proven success in designing and implementing world class research and policy programs. Lawson has extensive senior leadership experience in diverse settings, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Additionally, he is an award-winning author, global speaker and media contributor in the areas of performance management, sustainability, business ethics, corporate governance and accounting education.