Our Sustainability experts bring vital insights into reducing environmental impact, optimising resources, and aligning business practices with global sustainability goals.
Speakers on the circular economy emphasize the shift from linear “take-make-waste” models to regenerative systems that reuse, recycle, and minimize waste. They demonstrate how businesses can unlock new revenue streams, enhance efficiency, and reduce dependency on finite resources. Such insights are invaluable for companies seeking competitive advantage in an increasingly sustainability-conscious marketplace.
Net-zero speakers guide organizations on pathways to achieve carbon neutrality, addressing critical challenges such as energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and carbon offsetting. Their expertise helps businesses navigate regulatory frameworks, meet stakeholder expectations, and build resilient operations that thrive in a low-carbon economy.
Our Sustainability Speakers inspire action and align sustainability with core business values. By fostering a culture of responsibility and innovation, they equip teams with the knowledge and motivation to lead the transition toward a more sustainable and prosperous future.
Discover our Sustainability Speakers below, or contact the team at Great Business Speakers to enquire or book. +44 1753 439 289
Yasin Kasirga is a decarbonisation leader and keynote speaker – one of the few energy-transition voices who speaks from inside the work rather than from the sidelines.
For more than 20 years he has helped build real energy infrastructure, becoming a recognised authority in the field. He has a proven track record of developing and building over five GW of gas-fired power plants and six GW of renewable energy assists, including hydro, solar, geothermal, and more than 25 wind power plants across EMEA. His career is defined by a mastery of the “big picture”, having commanded diverse leadership roles across sales, strategy, market development, and the execution of complex hybrid and renewable energy projects.
He is currently writing his first business book 20 Years, 20 Stories: Real Life Lessons in Leadership, Business, Networking, and Influence. It includes 20 stories from 20 years in corporate leadership across Fortune 500 companies, global business, and power projects he has built along the way, including his successes and difficulties.
Shazam founder Dhiraj Mukherjee is an international keynote speaker on AI, leadership, and adapting to emerging technologies.
He helped grow Shazam from the original idea to over 100 billion uses, and was also named one of Europe’s Top 50 technology entrepreneurs by The Financial Times. Since Shazma’s sale to Apple, he has invested in over 250 leading AI and technology startups, including OpenAI (creators of ChatGPT).
He has also held senior roles in financial services, technology, media, and entertainment. Dhiraj’s expertise is in helping leaders to build adaptable organisations, combining practical experiences building and iconic company with first-hand foresight of a technology-driven future.
Dhiraj has a degree in Mathematical Economics from Dartmouth College, USA and an MBA from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. He advises corporate leaders to build organisations that embrace adaptability as a core competency. He guides executives to systematically create companies that learn, evolve, and reinvent themselves, rather than reacting to disruption after it occurs.
Daniel Traça is a Professor of Economics at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE) in London. He is also a Visiting Professor at INSEAD in France and Singapore.
He has previously been an Assistant Professor at INSEAD, and held the Marie et Alain Philippson Chair in Managing for Sustainable Human Development at the Solvay Business School in Brussels, where he was also Vice-President and Director of the MBA program.
Daniel was a Visiting Professor in the KDI School of Management and Policy in Seoul, and in the Graduate Institute of International Economics in Geneva. He worked as a consultant for the World Bank and the European Commission and has published his scientific research in several leading international academic journals in the field of globalisation and economic development.
Donato Masi is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at the UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence (SCALE) Centre. SCALE is a research institute established in 2024 by Loughborough University in partnership with the MIT Center for Transportations and Logistics.
His work sits at the intersection of supply chain management and technology, with a strong emphasis on turning advanced research into practical solutions for organisations operating in complex, high-pressure environments.
“My journey as a ceramic artist and writer, and my work on television and stage converge here: to show how to leave what’s familiar and step into what’s possible.”
Jez Rose is a bestselling writer, ceramic artist, presenter, and top 10 keynote speaker leading a global movement for reinvention.
Most of us don’t need more change. But we do need the tools to meet it. That’s why Jez created RESET, a framework, philosophy, and global movement for when the old story stops serving us and when questions start to rise.
Wolfgang Lehmacher is a global thought leader and supply chain and logistics practitioner, business angel, advisor, board member, and keynote speaker, with over 25 years of hands-on experience in leading technology-enabled transformation in companies of all sizes.
Wolfgang helps companies and leaders to bridge the gap between technology and people, and believes the genuine transformation can only happen when we combine cutting-edge tools with human experience.
He is also the author and contributor to a number of articles, white papers, and business books, and has featured in the Financial Times, Fortune, and Forbes.
Mary Portas is one of the most influential voices shaping the future of retail, branding, and customer experience. Known for her bold thinking, deep commercial insight, and passion for transforming businesses, Mary Portas is a highly sought-after keynote speaker for conferences, leadership events, and corporate gatherings worldwide.
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With more than three decades of experience advising global brands and helping organisations navigate changing consumer behaviour, Mary delivers keynote presentations that challenge audiences to rethink how businesses operate in a rapidly evolving marketplace.
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As a broadcaster, bestselling author, and founder of the consultancy Portas Agency, she combines strategic business insight with an inspiring belief that companies must reconnect with customers, communities, and purpose.
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Event organisers looking to book Mary Portas as a keynote speaker can expect a presentation that is energetic, thought-provoking, and packed with practical insights for modern organisations.
Juan Verde is a globally recognised strategist and sustainability advocate, former advisor to President Obama and President Biden, and keynote speaker.
For over 20 years he has advised U.S Presidents, Prime Ministers, and the CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies, including Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, Ted Kennedy, and Al Gore. He helps shape economic and sustainability strategies for leaders across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
His central conviction – that doing good and doing well are not competing aims but mutually reinforcing drivers of enduring value – has made him one of the most sought-after voices on competitiveness, resilience, and responsible growth in an era of profound transformation.
He has been elected to the Alumni Board of Directors at Harvard University’s Kenny School of Government, was decorated as a Knight by the Sovereign Order of the Ecumenical Knights of Rhodes and Malta, and even had his work recognised by the late Pope Francis.
In 2013, he published his book Soñar Es Poder, which tells the story of his journey from a small town in the Canary Islands to Washington D.C and the White House.
Nikki Greenberg is a world-leading futurist and multi-award-winning keynote speaker, focused on preparing organisations and leaders for a tech-enabled future. Nikki helps leaders to reimagine their businesses to bring them into alignment with the increasingly digitised way that people live, work, and communicate today.
She has held leadership positions with Fortune 500s, most recently serving as Head of Technology Strategy for Real Estate at Australian investment manager QIC. She is the founder of Women in PropTech and co-chair of the Technology and Innovation Council for ULI in NYC.
Nikki Greenberg is a highly respected and highly sought-after thought leader, speaker and commentator. She is the recipient of a vast number of awards, including being recognised as one of the Top 15 Most Popular Future Trends Keynote Speakers, CIO View’s Five Most Influential Women in Real Estate to Watch, and as a finalist at MIPIM Global PropTech Awards.
Matthew Griffin is one of the world’s most renowned futurists and leadership coaches. Once referred to as a “walking encyclopaedia of the future”, he helps build tomorrow’s high-performance companies.
Matthew Griffin is the founder of the Futures Advisory firm, 311 Institute, and is a 15-time author of the hit Codex of the Future series.
Matthew has a reputation for identifying, tracking, and explaining the impacts of emerging technologies and trends on global business, society, and culture. He has worked for companies including Atos, Dell-EMC, and IBM, and his client list includes royalty, world leaders, and global investors.
Zenia Tata is an innovation strategist, a trained futurist, and a humanitarian who is passionate about tapping the vastness of human potential to tackle the planet’s most vexing problems.
As an independent consultant, Zenia Tata has been leading innovation projects and advising on sustainable impact initiatives for Kitty Hawk Ventures, MAKR Venture Fund, Pure Technologies, Breakthrough Victoria, a 2-billion-dollar impact investment fund for the Prime Minister’s Office of Australia; an affordable and sustainable housing design project for Emaar Properties through ExO Mesh; and sustainability related consulting projects globally for BCG.
She is currently part of the founding team of InLife, a highly empathetic AI life coach and Entrokey, a cybersecurity company, creating post quantum keys with high entropic value.
Maeve Campbell is one of the UK’s most coveted climate journalists, bringing a deep level of expertise in sustainability and wider environmental issues.
A presenter and producer for Channel 4 News, Maeve already has an impressive track record hosting and moderating at the prestigious Blue Earth Summit, and Channel 4’s first ever Climate Summit.
Maeve is also a columnist for Forbes, a media advisor for the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, a moderator, MC, and keynote speaker, covering topics such as sustainability, climate change, green innovation, and the environment.
Sean Fletcher is a much-loved presenter, touching on subjects including sport, wildlife, immigration, parenthood, trafficking, identity, diversity, prostitution, ethnicity and knife crime.
He has fronted a range of programmes including Countryfile (2016-2019), Good Morning Britain (2014-2021), Songs of Praise (2017-) and Sunday Morning Live (2017-2020).
After marrying his Welsh wife and moving to the country, Sean decided to learn Welsh alongside his sons and is now proud to say he is bi-lingual, which opens him up a wider audience.
An intelligent, interesting, personable and entertaining presenter, Sean is the ideal choice for an after-dinner speaker, award ceremony host and event compere.
Sarah Backhouse is a global business and communications leader, broadcast anchor, journalist, and speaker.
Her expertise spans across critical topics such as geopolitics and macroeconomics, climate and sustainability, technology and AI, and leadership. Her work has seen her travel from the U.S to Europe and Asia Pacific.
Sarah specialises in corporate events as a speaker, moderator, emcee, and on-camera host, delivering a polished and engaging experience. With the ability to navigate diverse topics, Sarah helps business leaders broaden their perspective beyond their own industry.
With over a decade of experience at the intersection of entrepreneurship, fashion, and sustainability, Zoe Bayliss Wong is a strategic force behind some of the most recognisable names in purpose-led consumer business.
Now working as a freelance CFO and COO, Zoe partners with leaders to bring high-growth expertise to businesses creating positive change for people and the planet.
As a SME advisor, board director, and strategist, Zoe speaks around two key themes: sustainable fashion and the future of retail, and women in business and driving diversity in senior leadership.
Hannah MacInnes is a broadcaster, journalist, and podcast host. She is frequently heard on Times Radio, and also hosts the How To Academy’s live programmes and podcast. Hannah is proficient interviewer, having sat down with the likes of Bill Clinton, Melinda Gates, and Dame Jane Goodall.
She is a sought-after speaker and presenter, and has hosted the Nibbies British Book Awards Podcast, the Klosters Forum Podcast, and presents at major literary events and climate summits.
Jo Fairley is a serial entrepreneur, best known for co-founding the luxury chocolate brand Green & Black’s. Leaving school with just six O Levels, Jo became the UK’s youngest-ever magazine editor at Look Now.
Today, Jo continues to make influential contributions to Green & Black’s, as well as to the wider industry. She has founded several businesses across industries, but always themed around the senses.
Jo is a highly sought-after speaker, sharing her experiences, invaluable expertise, and advice for fellow entrepreneurs. Jo was once awarded the World Aware Award for her influential entrepreneurship, a testament to her dedication to ensuring all she works on is environmentally friendly.
Mike Warner – A Passion for Seafood Ltd is a leading UK seafood and fisheries consultant, connecting producer (fishermen) to the consumer ‘net to plate,’ via storytelling.
Mike believes in reporting direct from the ‘coal face’ of the industry with integrity, authenticity and accuracy to emphasise best practice, environmental responsibility, high welfare, sustainability and traceability.
Deborah Meaden is a businesswoman, entrepreneur, TV personality, writer, and inspirational business speaker. She is best known for appearing on BBC’s Dragons’ Den (2006-).
She champions ethical and fair practices in both her personal life and her business investments, believing that caring for the environment is crucial for our wellbeing.
She is a popular keynote speaker, offering talks on business, the environment, investing, selling and retail, and other financial matters.
Yasmine Mahmoudieh is a multiple award-winning architect and interior designer, renowned for her pioneering work in multi-sensory and sustainable design.
She is deeply committed to sustainable practices in her field, and demonstrates her devotion by speaking at forums around the world, but also through her actions.
Yasmine Mahmoudieh is the founder of Impact Design Now, a company that produces high-quality, sustainable future using 3D printing technologies and recycled materials, maintaining the integrity of high-quality design while promoting sustainability.
She also explores the future of architecture and the role of technology in her discussions. She is at the forefront of technological innovation in design, with projects including a 3D printed furniture line from recycled plastics and a pioneering virtual real estate project in the Metaverse.
Through her talks, Yasmine Mahmoudieh educates audiences worldwide about the importance of sustainability in architrave and design. She discusses how careful selection of materials can lead to healthier alternatives to toxic substances like plastic and concrete, resulting in designs that are both attractive and eco-friendly.
In addition to being an impactful keynote speaker, Yasmine Mahmoudieh is a guest lecturer at universities and colleges in London, New York, Los Angeles, Monte Carlo, Lausanne, Shanghai, and Moscow. She serves on the BLLA board and has been a visiting professor at EHL for nine years. For the last 10 years, she has taught at the Institut Paul Becuse in Lyon and Paris, and she is a mentor at the Royal College of Art in London.
With her influence and expertise in sustainable architecture and design, Yasmine Mahmoudieh has been featured in several high-profile publications. Her work and insights have been highlighted in Architectural Digest, Forbes, Yahoo Finance, ELLE, Business Insider, and Digital Journal.
Beyond her speaking engagements, Yasmine Mahmoudieh serves as a global ambassador for sustainability in architecture and design, delivering lectures at prestigious forums like the World Economic Forum in Davos, and COP28 in Dubai.
Shakaila Forbes-Bell is a qualified Fashion Psychologist, author, and presenter.
She became the first black person in the world to earn a Master’s degree in fashion psychology; her focus was the underrepresentation of black models in fashion media, the impact of that on consumer behaviour, and the idea of self-concept. Her Master’s paper would go on to be published in the International Journal of Market Research.
Since qualifying, she has collaborated with a range of high-end and high-street fashion brands, delivered workshops to industry professionals, spoken at keynote events, and been featured in publications including Marie Claire Magazine, Grazia Magazine, and The Times.
She is also the founder of Fashion Is Psychology, and released her bestselling book, Big Dress Energy in 2022.
Roger Harrabin is an award-winning British journalist best known for his extensive work in environmental, energy and climate change reporting.
Over a career spanning more than three decades, he has significantly shaped and enhanced the public’s understanding of climate science, energy policy, and environmental issues, primarily through his work with the BBC, where he was an Energy and Environment Analyst.
He became one of the most respected voices in the field, offering in-depth analysis of complex environmental topics and their implications on a global scale. Currently, he writes for the Guardian, FT, Independent and BusinessGreen.
Peter Stojanovic is a leading business and technology thought leader, journalist, panel moderator, and keynote speaker with extensive experience in the field.
He has particular experience interviewing Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 C-level executives as Editor of HotTopics, covering themes across innovation, business strategy, and technology, including AI, within its award-winning industry events.
Peter is recognised as a rising star among executive and board-level leaders, regularly hosting international events, private lunches, and panels to address their main concerns, challenges, and opportunities within their industries.
As a result, Peter enjoys high-quality debates on topics ranging from AI applications and ethics to business transformation, ESG and purpose, the future of work, inside the minds of Gen Z, and cloud computing and cybersecurity measures for the C-suite.
Peter has worked with organisations such as Costa Coffee, Uber, Telefonica, Zoom, Wellcome Trust, Channel 4, IKEA, Generali, Bupa and The Financial Times. He has led virtual and in-person business and technology events at iconic venues such as Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Abbey Road Studios.
Paddy Lowe is one of the most accomplished engineers and technical directors in Formula 1 history. He has a remarkable record of 158 Grand Prix victories and 12 World Championship titles. His career, spanning influential roles at Williams, McLaren, and Mercedes, has solidified his reputation as a leading force in engineering and team leadership within the sport.
Paddy’s illustrious career has seen him collaborate with some of Formula1’smost iconic drivers, including Niki Lauda, Ayrton Senna, Mika Häkkinen, and Fernando Alonso.
As the Technical Director of Mercedes, Paddy was instrumental in guiding the team to 53 Grand Prix wins, working closely with seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and 2016 World Champion Nico Rosberg.
His strategic leadership was pivotal in Mercedes’ dominance, particularly between 2013 and 2015, where his focus on quality and reliability transformed the team into a powerhouse.
