Michael Kodransky

Adjunct Faculty , The City University of New York

New York, United States

Global Senior Director Executive Strategist at the nexus of the sustainable transport, built environment, economic development, energy, equity, social impact and infrastructure sectors working locally and globally toward a sustainable future. For two decades, my work has been to improve conditions for people around the world in economies across the Global North and Global South.

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Area of Expertise:
  • Infrastructure, Technology, Engineering, Science
Professional Experience:

I am a global executive strategist at the forefront of advancing mobility & clean transportation, climate action, sustainable development, and urban transformation through visionary leadership and results-driven execution, especially by fostering high-performing teams. Over the past two decades, I have shaped initiatives across the Global North and South that connect green economies, cities, industries, and regions—creating resilient, sustainable futures.

Select Highlights:
- Directed ambitious 2030 campaign to decarbonize the global transport sector, orchestrating cross-functional collaboration and driving organizational alignment toward a clean transport economy.
- Led organizational growth and program expansion strategies, establishing U.S. regional presence to drive local policy outcomes and infrastructure implementation while amplifying global reach and stakeholder influence to expand best practices.
- Founded MOBILIZE, a premier global leadership program establishing standards for sustainable infrastructure delivery in cities and regions.
- Spearheaded transformative parking reform strategy spanning the United States, Latin America and Asia, reshaping urban land use regulations and advancing metropolitan climate resilience at scale.
- Championed “Our Cities, Ourselves," a flagship program promoting transit-oriented development across emerging markets - including India, Brazil, and Mexico.

My work bridges local and global perspectives, guiding cross-sector collaborations that engage governments, policymakers, investors, businesses, development banks, civil society, networks, coalitions and communities to advance sustainable investment, build resilient places and uplift socio-bioeconomic conditions for the benefit of all life. I am recognized for translating complex climate and infrastructure challenges into actionable strategies that mobilize resources, align stakeholders, and advance systemic change.

Education:

Michael hold's a Master in Urban Planning (MUP) from New York University with a focus on transportation, infrastructure and environmental sustainability. His bachelor’s degree is from Cornell University in English with a Concentration in Social Inequality.

Available for:

  • Consulting assignments
  • Job opportunities
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Years of Experience:

15-20 years

Highest Qualification:

Masters

Languages:

French, Spanish, Russian, German

Nationality:

United States

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