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EXTREME HANGOUT COP28 SPEAKERS
Here’s to all the incredible change makers joining us on The Extreme Hangout stage at COP28. It is the passion and effort of everyone here that is helping popularise the climate movement and inspiring environmental action. A massive thank you.
SPEAKERS AND STORYTELLERS
Paul Dickinson
Founder of CDP
He founded CDP in 2000 with an ambition of creating a global economic system that operates within sustainable environmental boundaries and prevents dangerous climate change. CDP represents institutional investors with assets of over US$130 trillion and uses this investor authority to persuade companies to disclose and manage their environmental impacts. In addition, CDP represents the purchasing power of over 200 corporations with aggregate purchasing spend of over $5 trillion. In response to this enormous financial authority, over 18,700 large companies representing over 60% of global market capitalization disclosed data regarding climate change as well as other environmental information covering water security, deforestation and biodiversity through CDP in 2022. This is in addition to the over 1,000 major cities, states and regions that disclosed, making CDP’s platform one of the richest sources of information globally on how companies and governments are driving environmental change. CDP data is purchased by Bloomberg, FTSE, MSCI, Moody’s and many other financial services providers as well as academics and NGOs.
He founded CDP in 2000 with an ambition of creating a global economic system that operates within sustainable environmental boundaries and prevents dangerous climate change. CDP represents institutional investors with assets of over US$130 trillion and uses this investor authority to persuade companies to disclose and manage their environmental impacts. In addition, CDP represents the purchasing power of over 200 corporations with aggregate purchasing spend of over $5 trillion. In response to this enormous financial authority, over 18,700 large companies representing over 60% of global market capitalization disclosed data regarding climate change as well as other environmental information covering water security, deforestation and biodiversity through CDP in 2022. This is in addition to the over 1,000 major cities, states and regions that disclosed, making CDP’s platform one of the richest sources of information globally on how companies and governments are driving environmental change. CDP data is purchased by Bloomberg, FTSE, MSCI, Moody’s and many other financial services providers as well as academics and NGOs.
Fiona Macklin
Senior Advisor - Groundswell
Fiona is a Senior Advisor to Groundswell, a joint project by the Bezos Earth Fund, Global Optimism, and the Systems Change Lab. Groundswell supports a diverse and distributed chorus of voices to shape a narrative of courage and possibility, which essentially says: it’s not too late to achieve our Paris goals. Previously, Fiona managed the Race to Zero campaign as part of the Climate Champions' team. She holds a Masters in International Development Studies from the University of Melbourne, following her Bachelors at the University of
Cambridge.
Fiona is a Senior Advisor to Groundswell, a joint project by the Bezos Earth Fund, Global Optimism, and the Systems Change Lab. Groundswell supports a diverse and distributed chorus of voices to shape a narrative of courage and possibility, which essentially says: it’s not too late to achieve our Paris goals. Previously, Fiona managed the Race to Zero campaign as part of the Climate Champions' team. She holds a Masters in International Development Studies from the University of Melbourne, following her Bachelors at the University of
Cambridge.
Emma Cox
Partner, Global Climate Leader
Emma is PwC UK’s Head of Purpose and leads the Sustainability & Climate Change team, which advises private and public sector clients and international institutions on the development and implementation of their sustainability strategy, reporting and assurance.
The UK team consists of 4 partners and over 100 staff who work with a broad range of UK, multinational corporate clients and International Development Programmes. Emma has a particular focus on cities and urbanisation and has worked on a wide range of infrastructure advisory projects.
Emma joined PwC in 1990 after graduating in Engineering from Cambridge, then trained as a chartered accountant
and worked as an auditor for a wide range of companies in transaction services. She was also People Partner for the firm's Advisory division, responsible for all aspects of people policy and performance and a longstanding member of the firm's Diversity Council.
Emma is PwC UK’s Head of Purpose and leads the Sustainability & Climate Change team, which advises private and public sector clients and international institutions on the development and implementation of their sustainability strategy, reporting and assurance.
The UK team consists of 4 partners and over 100 staff who work with a broad range of UK, multinational corporate clients and International Development Programmes. Emma has a particular focus on cities and urbanisation and has worked on a wide range of infrastructure advisory projects.
Emma joined PwC in 1990 after graduating in Engineering from Cambridge, then trained as a chartered accountant
and worked as an auditor for a wide range of companies in transaction services. She was also People Partner for the firm's Advisory division, responsible for all aspects of people policy and performance and a longstanding member of the firm's Diversity Council.
Dr Mae-Ling Lokko
Assistant Professor, Founder Yale School of Architecture, Yale CEA, Willow Technologies
Dr. Mae-ling Lokko is an Assistant Professor at Yale University’s School of Architecture and Yale's Center for Ecosystems in Architecture (Yale CEA). She is an architectural scientist, designer and educator from Ghana and the Philippines whose work focuses on the upcycling of agrowaste and biopolymer materials. Her research integrates a broad range of technical, environmental, social and cultural criteria to evolve contemporary material-value systems and accelerate business models for upcycling between the Global North and South. Lokko is the founder of Willow Technologies, Ltd. focused on the research, design and development of biobased building materials. Lokko was the Director for the Building Sciences Program and Assistant Professor at Rensselaer’s School of Architecture from 2018-2021. Lokko’s recent projects have been exhibited globally including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Stedelijk Museum, Netherlands; Museum of the Future, Dubai; Z33 House for Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture, Belgium and Somerset House; London.
Dr. Mae-ling Lokko is an Assistant Professor at Yale University’s School of Architecture and Yale's Center for Ecosystems in Architecture (Yale CEA). She is an architectural scientist, designer and educator from Ghana and the Philippines whose work focuses on the upcycling of agrowaste and biopolymer materials. Her research integrates a broad range of technical, environmental, social and cultural criteria to evolve contemporary material-value systems and accelerate business models for upcycling between the Global North and South. Lokko is the founder of Willow Technologies, Ltd. focused on the research, design and development of biobased building materials. Lokko was the Director for the Building Sciences Program and Assistant Professor at Rensselaer’s School of Architecture from 2018-2021. Lokko’s recent projects have been exhibited globally including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; Stedelijk Museum, Netherlands; Museum of the Future, Dubai; Z33 House for Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture, Belgium and Somerset House; London.
Kidus Asfaw
CEO and Co-Founder of Build Kubik
Kidus is the co-founder and CEO of Kubik - an environmental tech company turning hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-carbon, low-cost buildings.
Kubik’s mission is to build dignity through clean and affordable living for all - a vision that gave it the honor of Africa’s Startup of the Year.
Previously, Kidus led on technology and innovation initiatives for UNICEF. As the organizations first global
product manager, he led UNICEF's open source projects, with over 40 country deployments to support some of the largest and most criticalprogrammers to improve the lives of children. Kidus has also worked for the World Bank, Accenture, and Google.
He has an MPA from Princeton University, and studied Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. He lives
in Nairobi.
Kidus is the co-founder and CEO of Kubik - an environmental tech company turning hard-to-recycle plastic waste into low-carbon, low-cost buildings.
Kubik’s mission is to build dignity through clean and affordable living for all - a vision that gave it the honor of Africa’s Startup of the Year.
Previously, Kidus led on technology and innovation initiatives for UNICEF. As the organizations first global
product manager, he led UNICEF's open source projects, with over 40 country deployments to support some of the largest and most criticalprogrammers to improve the lives of children. Kidus has also worked for the World Bank, Accenture, and Google.
He has an MPA from Princeton University, and studied Biomedical Engineering from Duke University. He lives
in Nairobi.
Simone Mangili
Executive Director of Carbon Neutral Cities
As Executive Director of the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA), Simone leads CNCA’s strategic development and initiatives aimed at supporting member cities in driving innovation and setting the course for climate-neutral cities worldwide. Having worked widely in the US, Europe and the Middle East on a broad range of initiatives aimed at securing just and climate-positive futures, Simone has over 20 years of experience across local government, nonprofits and the private sector. His passion is working with cities, stakeholders and communities at the nexus of climate change and sustainability with a strong commitment to social equity and regenerative approaches. Simone is a Visiting Fellow with the German Marshall Fund of the United States Cities Program, led sustainability and climate policy in the Mayor’s office of the City of Torino, implemented strategic planning processes for urban and metropolitan areas in Italy, and managed urban redevelopment, place-making and resilience projects across geographies.
As Executive Director of the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA), Simone leads CNCA’s strategic development and initiatives aimed at supporting member cities in driving innovation and setting the course for climate-neutral cities worldwide. Having worked widely in the US, Europe and the Middle East on a broad range of initiatives aimed at securing just and climate-positive futures, Simone has over 20 years of experience across local government, nonprofits and the private sector. His passion is working with cities, stakeholders and communities at the nexus of climate change and sustainability with a strong commitment to social equity and regenerative approaches. Simone is a Visiting Fellow with the German Marshall Fund of the United States Cities Program, led sustainability and climate policy in the Mayor’s office of the City of Torino, implemented strategic planning processes for urban and metropolitan areas in Italy, and managed urban redevelopment, place-making and resilience projects across geographies.
Catriona Brady
Director of Strategy and Development at the World Green Building Council
As Director of Strategy and Development at the World Green Building Council, Catriona manages global programmes for the World Green Building Council network, consisting of 77 national member councils who represent a combined network of 46,000 member organisations. Her areas of specialism in the green building field include circular economy, health, equity and resilience, and she oversees the strategy and delivery of four global programmes at WorldGBC (Advancing Net Zero, Better Places for People, Circularity Accelerator and Sustainable Finance).
Catriona has authored a number of notable industry publications, regularly speaks at high level events amd conferences, and serves on a number of expert taskforces across areas of sustainability.
Prior to joining the World Green Building Council in May 2018, Catriona worked in environmental consultancy and as a secondary school Geography teacher. Originally from the Glasgow, she is currently based in London, United Kingdom.
As Director of Strategy and Development at the World Green Building Council, Catriona manages global programmes for the World Green Building Council network, consisting of 77 national member councils who represent a combined network of 46,000 member organisations. Her areas of specialism in the green building field include circular economy, health, equity and resilience, and she oversees the strategy and delivery of four global programmes at WorldGBC (Advancing Net Zero, Better Places for People, Circularity Accelerator and Sustainable Finance).
Catriona has authored a number of notable industry publications, regularly speaks at high level events amd conferences, and serves on a number of expert taskforces across areas of sustainability.
Prior to joining the World Green Building Council in May 2018, Catriona worked in environmental consultancy and as a secondary school Geography teacher. Originally from the Glasgow, she is currently based in London, United Kingdom.
Paul Polman
Business leader, campaigner, co-author of "Net Positive"
Paul Polman works to accelerate action by business to tackle climate change and inequality.
As CEO of Unilever (2009-2019), Paul demonstrated that business can profit through purpose, marrying a long-term, multi-stakeholder model with excellent financial performance. During Paul’s tenure, shareholders saw their returns increase by 290% while the company consistently ranked 1st in the world for sustainability.
Today Paul works across a range of organisations to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which he helped develop. This includes his work to drive systems change with Systemiq and bold new industry coalitions, including in fashion and food. He leads the UN Global Compact, is an Ambassador for the Race to Zero, and works to develop our next generation of leaders, through the Oxford University Saïd Business School, INSEAD, One Young World and others.Paul’s actively campaigns on a range of human rights issues, including promoting disability inclusion through the Valuable 500 and the Kilimanjaro Blind Trust, which he set up with his wife Kim. Follow him on twitter and sign up to receive his newsletter here.More on www.paulpolman.com
Paul Polman works to accelerate action by business to tackle climate change and inequality.
As CEO of Unilever (2009-2019), Paul demonstrated that business can profit through purpose, marrying a long-term, multi-stakeholder model with excellent financial performance. During Paul’s tenure, shareholders saw their returns increase by 290% while the company consistently ranked 1st in the world for sustainability.
Today Paul works across a range of organisations to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, which he helped develop. This includes his work to drive systems change with Systemiq and bold new industry coalitions, including in fashion and food. He leads the UN Global Compact, is an Ambassador for the Race to Zero, and works to develop our next generation of leaders, through the Oxford University Saïd Business School, INSEAD, One Young World and others.Paul’s actively campaigns on a range of human rights issues, including promoting disability inclusion through the Valuable 500 and the Kilimanjaro Blind Trust, which he set up with his wife Kim. Follow him on twitter and sign up to receive his newsletter here.More on www.paulpolman.com
Anna Stanley
Climate Transparency at World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Anna leads the climate transparency work at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) – a CEO-led organization of over 200 visionary businesses working to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable world. She most recently built-up the Partnership for Carbon Transparency (PACT), bringing together stakeholders from across the public and private sector to enhance climate accountability and enable more targeted decarbonization action through the sharing of emissions data across value chains. Prior to this, Anna co-created the Seaweed for Europe coalition at sustainability think tank and consultancy firm SYSTEMIQ, seeking to transform the European industry and unlock the environmental benefits of this hidden ocean champion.
Anna is a One Young World Ambassador and was selected as one of 50 leaders under 40 who are contributing to the acceleration of the environmental and social transition in France by Le Point / Cercle de Giverny. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a MA (Hons) in History and Management Studies before going on to qualify and work as a lawyer in the UK and Germany. Anna also spent several years at McKinsey & Company, advising on a range of sustainability topics.
Anna leads the climate transparency work at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) – a CEO-led organization of over 200 visionary businesses working to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable world. She most recently built-up the Partnership for Carbon Transparency (PACT), bringing together stakeholders from across the public and private sector to enhance climate accountability and enable more targeted decarbonization action through the sharing of emissions data across value chains. Prior to this, Anna co-created the Seaweed for Europe coalition at sustainability think tank and consultancy firm SYSTEMIQ, seeking to transform the European industry and unlock the environmental benefits of this hidden ocean champion.
Anna is a One Young World Ambassador and was selected as one of 50 leaders under 40 who are contributing to the acceleration of the environmental and social transition in France by Le Point / Cercle de Giverny. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a MA (Hons) in History and Management Studies before going on to qualify and work as a lawyer in the UK and Germany. Anna also spent several years at McKinsey & Company, advising on a range of sustainability topics.
Fabio Friscia
Adolescent and Youth Manager at UNICEF
Fabio Friscia works at UNICEF as a global Youth Manager, supporting youth engagement in UNICEF programmes on
climate change, education and protection at global level. His area of focus includes building capacities of young leaders on advocacy and strengthening of youth organizations, developing tools and standards for youth engagement, providing technical assistance and capacity building to UNICEF staff, building partnerships with youth-led organizations.
Fabio Friscia works at UNICEF as a global Youth Manager, supporting youth engagement in UNICEF programmes on
climate change, education and protection at global level. His area of focus includes building capacities of young leaders on advocacy and strengthening of youth organizations, developing tools and standards for youth engagement, providing technical assistance and capacity building to UNICEF staff, building partnerships with youth-led organizations.
Brett Peters
Global TikTok for Good
Brett Peters is the Global Lead, TikTok for Good at TikTok. Brett leads the design and executionof TikTok's global in-app social impact content programs that elevate the important work nonprofits and social impact creators are doing on the platform. Prior to TikTok, Brett spent nearly a decade in the nonprofit space, having helped launch the It Gets Better Project in its infancy and eventually oversaw its original content strategy and development of brand and media partnerships.
Brett Peters is the Global Lead, TikTok for Good at TikTok. Brett leads the design and executionof TikTok's global in-app social impact content programs that elevate the important work nonprofits and social impact creators are doing on the platform. Prior to TikTok, Brett spent nearly a decade in the nonprofit space, having helped launch the It Gets Better Project in its infancy and eventually oversaw its original content strategy and development of brand and media partnerships.
Donia Abi Nassif
TikTok MENA Content Ops
I'm a partnership manager for Education at TikTok. I work closely with differrent Educational partners in the GCC and Levant region and equip them with the expertise to grow their presence in app. I have a Bechelor Degree in Nurtition, a teaching diploma and a masters in International Business with a minor in Marketing. Prior to TikTok I co-founded a learning platform, and also taught at a school in Dubai. My passion for Education stems in everything I do, and I carry it with me in all efforts.
I'm a partnership manager for Education at TikTok. I work closely with differrent Educational partners in the GCC and Levant region and equip them with the expertise to grow their presence in app. I have a Bechelor Degree in Nurtition, a teaching diploma and a masters in International Business with a minor in Marketing. Prior to TikTok I co-founded a learning platform, and also taught at a school in Dubai. My passion for Education stems in everything I do, and I carry it with me in all efforts.
Hisham Baeshen
Creator (chef and food)
Hisham Baeshen: A chef and food content creator, with traditional and popular food and populars around the world. The journey begins in 2014 with daily photos and blogs about food.
In 2015 he moved to video blogging regarding food and recipes. He has won many titles and awards in Social media, the latest one was (the best Cooking content creator) from Tiktok. Now he
is considered one of the most prominent international brand ambassadors and an owner for one of the most famous Saudi restaurants in Riyadh.
Hisham Baeshen: A chef and food content creator, with traditional and popular food and populars around the world. The journey begins in 2014 with daily photos and blogs about food.
In 2015 he moved to video blogging regarding food and recipes. He has won many titles and awards in Social media, the latest one was (the best Cooking content creator) from Tiktok. Now he
is considered one of the most prominent international brand ambassadors and an owner for one of the most famous Saudi restaurants in Riyadh.
Soli Bolita
Creator (family)
I'm a millennial trying to find his way through this modern days. I've been everything you could imagine, a former bureaucrat, a lawyer, and financial specialist.
After years in Mexico's financial sector, ensuring bankers' prosperity, I sought more meaningful fulfillment beyond fiscal success. So I decided to leave all that behind and to advocate to
something that I felt that could make a real change in someone else life.
That's how I decided to focus on raising my children, and to spread a positive word through TikTok
I'm a millennial trying to find his way through this modern days. I've been everything you could imagine, a former bureaucrat, a lawyer, and financial specialist.
After years in Mexico's financial sector, ensuring bankers' prosperity, I sought more meaningful fulfillment beyond fiscal success. So I decided to leave all that behind and to advocate to
something that I felt that could make a real change in someone else life.
That's how I decided to focus on raising my children, and to spread a positive word through TikTok
Destinee Wray
Creator (beauty)
Destinee is a 19 year old natural hair influencer and self taught makeup artist. Destinee is a hair beauty influencer who expresses herself through hair and makeup. Her main goal is to
create content, in hopes that young girls will begin to see the beauty in their hair. Destinee loves to connect and talk to her supporters on Tiktok and Instagram. She strives to make content that educates and entertains her audience through tutorials, funny videos, and dancing.
Destinee is a 19 year old natural hair influencer and self taught makeup artist. Destinee is a hair beauty influencer who expresses herself through hair and makeup. Her main goal is to
create content, in hopes that young girls will begin to see the beauty in their hair. Destinee loves to connect and talk to her supporters on Tiktok and Instagram. She strives to make content that educates and entertains her audience through tutorials, funny videos, and dancing.
Ana Beatriz Brito da Silva
Creator (beauty)
My name is Bia Araújo, I'm 21 years old, I currently live in Rio Branco, Acre and I love cooking. I learned several of things by myself, but in the beginning of this year I decided to acquire more knowledge and started a gastronomy course in the city of São Paulo. My story on the internet began in 2019, the year I recorded my first videos, and since then my focus has been to grow more and more, both in the production of the dishes and in the virtual space, delivering quality content to everyone who appreciates my work.
My name is Bia Araújo, I'm 21 years old, I currently live in Rio Branco, Acre and I love cooking. I learned several of things by myself, but in the beginning of this year I decided to acquire more knowledge and started a gastronomy course in the city of São Paulo. My story on the internet began in 2019, the year I recorded my first videos, and since then my focus has been to grow more and more, both in the production of the dishes and in the virtual space, delivering quality content to everyone who appreciates my work.
Carolina Schwab
Patrick Holden
Founder and CEO at Sustainable Food Trust
Harry Acheampong
UK Youth PM
In March 2023, Harry Acheampong, now 12 years old, was appointed the first UK Children’s Parliament Prime Minister.
He is a passionate advocate of climate change and technology. Prior to his appointment, he was a member of the select committee for water management and sustainability of the Children’s Parliament, where the committee grilled water bosses at the Houses of Parliament in October 2022.
Harry spoke at the United Nations World Water in March 2023. He has been working with Football for Peace to ensure their message of water management and sustainability reaches every
home in the UK.
He hosted an event on the 19th of April at the House of Lord together with Baroness Uddin and Anna Firth to discuss the Metaverse and Web 3.0.
He called on policymakers and regulators to ensure children's safety with this technology. He continued, ‘Let us not walk into the dark’.
In March 2023, Harry Acheampong, now 12 years old, was appointed the first UK Children’s Parliament Prime Minister.
He is a passionate advocate of climate change and technology. Prior to his appointment, he was a member of the select committee for water management and sustainability of the Children’s Parliament, where the committee grilled water bosses at the Houses of Parliament in October 2022.
Harry spoke at the United Nations World Water in March 2023. He has been working with Football for Peace to ensure their message of water management and sustainability reaches every
home in the UK.
He hosted an event on the 19th of April at the House of Lord together with Baroness Uddin and Anna Firth to discuss the Metaverse and Web 3.0.
He called on policymakers and regulators to ensure children's safety with this technology. He continued, ‘Let us not walk into the dark’.
Johan Rockström
Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam
Johan Rockström is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. He is an internationally recognized scientist on global sustainability issues and led the development of the Planetary Boundaries framework for human development in the current era of rapid global change. Professor Rockström is a leading scientist on global water resources, with more than 25 years experience in applied water research in tropical regions, and more than 150 research publications in fields ranging from applied land and water management to global sustainability. He is i.a. member of European Commission expert group: Mission Board for adaptation to climate change including societal transformation, chair of the Earth Commission, Chief Scientist of Conservation International, and elected member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.
Johan Rockström is Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. He is an internationally recognized scientist on global sustainability issues and led the development of the Planetary Boundaries framework for human development in the current era of rapid global change. Professor Rockström is a leading scientist on global water resources, with more than 25 years experience in applied water research in tropical regions, and more than 150 research publications in fields ranging from applied land and water management to global sustainability. He is i.a. member of European Commission expert group: Mission Board for adaptation to climate change including societal transformation, chair of the Earth Commission, Chief Scientist of Conservation International, and elected member of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.
Jean Oelwang
Founding CEO of Virgin Unite
Jean is a Collaborations Architect and the founding CEO of Virgin Unite. Over the last 19 years, she has worked with partners to lead the incubation and start-up of several global initiatives, including: The Elders, The B Team, The Carbon War Room, The Africa Donor Collective, Ocean Unite (now ORRAA), The Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator, 100% Human at Work, and several others.
Jean spent seventeen years helping lead mobile phone companies in South Africa, Colombia, Bulgaria, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the US. She was the joint CEO of Virgin Mobile in Australia prior to starting Virgin Unite.
She co-founded the not-for-profit Plus Wonder to spark more meaningful deep connections and collaborations in the world. She is the author of the new book, Partnering.
Jean is a Collaborations Architect and the founding CEO of Virgin Unite. Over the last 19 years, she has worked with partners to lead the incubation and start-up of several global initiatives, including: The Elders, The B Team, The Carbon War Room, The Africa Donor Collective, Ocean Unite (now ORRAA), The Caribbean Climate Smart Accelerator, 100% Human at Work, and several others.
Jean spent seventeen years helping lead mobile phone companies in South Africa, Colombia, Bulgaria, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the US. She was the joint CEO of Virgin Mobile in Australia prior to starting Virgin Unite.
She co-founded the not-for-profit Plus Wonder to spark more meaningful deep connections and collaborations in the world. She is the author of the new book, Partnering.
Ian Theasby
Vegan Chefs and Co-Founders of BOSH! TV
BOSH! – Henry Firth & Ian Theasby
The world's biggest Vegan/Plant-based chefs.
Childhood friends from Sheffield, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby joined forces to create BOSH!, and have become the godfathers of modern-day plant-based food.
In June 2016, they began their mission to put more plants on plates and have become the world’s biggest vegan social media brand, reaching 26 million views a month and over 3 billion
views to date. Their social media influence continues to grow, currently sitting at 3.1 million followers.
The brains behind 5 Sunday Times Bestselling cookbooks, selling over 1 million books worldwide (across 64 countries and in 8 languages), including the UK’s best-selling vegan cookbook
of all time. Henry and Ian are also the stars of ITV’s 1st ever vegan TV series and have a product range in all major UK supermarkets.
Totally powered by plants, BOSH! create mouthwatering meat and dairy-free recipes that are shared across the globe.
@bost.tv
BOSH! – Henry Firth & Ian Theasby
The world's biggest Vegan/Plant-based chefs.
Childhood friends from Sheffield, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby joined forces to create BOSH!, and have become the godfathers of modern-day plant-based food.
In June 2016, they began their mission to put more plants on plates and have become the world’s biggest vegan social media brand, reaching 26 million views a month and over 3 billion
views to date. Their social media influence continues to grow, currently sitting at 3.1 million followers.
The brains behind 5 Sunday Times Bestselling cookbooks, selling over 1 million books worldwide (across 64 countries and in 8 languages), including the UK’s best-selling vegan cookbook
of all time. Henry and Ian are also the stars of ITV’s 1st ever vegan TV series and have a product range in all major UK supermarkets.
Totally powered by plants, BOSH! create mouthwatering meat and dairy-free recipes that are shared across the globe.
@bost.tv
Henry Firth
Vegan Chefs and Co-Founders of BOSH! TV
BOSH! – Henry Firth & Ian Theasby
The world's biggest Vegan/Plant-based chefs.
Childhood friends from Sheffield, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby joined forces to create BOSH!, and have become the godfathers of modern-day plant-based food.
In June 2016, they began their mission to put more plants on plates and have become the world’s biggest vegan social media brand, reaching 26 million views a month and over 3 billion
views to date. Their social media influence continues to grow, currently sitting at 3.1 million followers.
The brains behind 5 Sunday Times Bestselling cookbooks, selling over 1 million books worldwide (across 64 countries and in 8 languages), including the UK’s best-selling vegan cookbook
of all time. Henry and Ian are also the stars of ITV’s 1st ever vegan TV series and have a product range in all major UK supermarkets.
Totally powered by plants, BOSH! create mouthwatering meat and dairy-free recipes that are shared across the globe.
@bost.tv
BOSH! – Henry Firth & Ian Theasby
The world's biggest Vegan/Plant-based chefs.
Childhood friends from Sheffield, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby joined forces to create BOSH!, and have become the godfathers of modern-day plant-based food.
In June 2016, they began their mission to put more plants on plates and have become the world’s biggest vegan social media brand, reaching 26 million views a month and over 3 billion
views to date. Their social media influence continues to grow, currently sitting at 3.1 million followers.
The brains behind 5 Sunday Times Bestselling cookbooks, selling over 1 million books worldwide (across 64 countries and in 8 languages), including the UK’s best-selling vegan cookbook
of all time. Henry and Ian are also the stars of ITV’s 1st ever vegan TV series and have a product range in all major UK supermarkets.
Totally powered by plants, BOSH! create mouthwatering meat and dairy-free recipes that are shared across the globe.
@bost.tv
Paul King
CEO of Built By Nature
Paul is CEO of Built by Nature. Previously Paul was Managing Director, Sustainability and Social Impact, Lendlease Europe. He was the founding CEO of the UK Green Building Council. Before that he worked for WWF-UK as Director of Campaigns, Campaign Director for WWF's One Million Sustainable Homes campaign and co-founder of One Planet Living.
Paul was a trustee and Vice Chair of the Board of Centre for London, the city’s only dedicated think tank, and a director of BeOnsite, a not-for-profit focused on bringing unemployed people from disadvantaged backgrounds into sustained employment.
Paul was Chairman of the public/private sector Zero Carbon Hub and a member of the Zero Carbon Homes 2016 Task Force, established by the UK Government to translate the zero carbon homes policy ambition into reality. He was a member of the UK Government’s Green Construction Board and Chair of its Buildings Working Group. On an international level, he was a member of the Board of the World Green Building Council and Chair of the WorldGBC Europe Network.
Paul is CEO of Built by Nature. Previously Paul was Managing Director, Sustainability and Social Impact, Lendlease Europe. He was the founding CEO of the UK Green Building Council. Before that he worked for WWF-UK as Director of Campaigns, Campaign Director for WWF's One Million Sustainable Homes campaign and co-founder of One Planet Living.
Paul was a trustee and Vice Chair of the Board of Centre for London, the city’s only dedicated think tank, and a director of BeOnsite, a not-for-profit focused on bringing unemployed people from disadvantaged backgrounds into sustained employment.
Paul was Chairman of the public/private sector Zero Carbon Hub and a member of the Zero Carbon Homes 2016 Task Force, established by the UK Government to translate the zero carbon homes policy ambition into reality. He was a member of the UK Government’s Green Construction Board and Chair of its Buildings Working Group. On an international level, he was a member of the Board of the World Green Building Council and Chair of the WorldGBC Europe Network.
Dina Tilghman
Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
Dina leads RMI’s global communications and marketing team, which oversees the organization’s website and social channels, earned media outreach, events, and thought leadership. She also serves as a special advisor for Canary Media, an independent newsroom covering the energy transition powered by RMI.
Dina has spent her career communicating complex energy and environmental topics. One of the first graduates of Columbia University’s dual master’s program in Earth and Environmental Science Journalism, Dina spent 15 years as an award-winning environmental reporter for the Albany Times Union, Houston Chronicle, Congressional Quarterly, ClimateWire, and the Associated Press. She left journalism in 2015 to join Edelman, where as an Executive Vice President and Editorial Director she built and led an earned media and storytelling team and focused on helping clients communicate on sustainability issues.
Dina leads RMI’s global communications and marketing team, which oversees the organization’s website and social channels, earned media outreach, events, and thought leadership. She also serves as a special advisor for Canary Media, an independent newsroom covering the energy transition powered by RMI.
Dina has spent her career communicating complex energy and environmental topics. One of the first graduates of Columbia University’s dual master’s program in Earth and Environmental Science Journalism, Dina spent 15 years as an award-winning environmental reporter for the Albany Times Union, Houston Chronicle, Congressional Quarterly, ClimateWire, and the Associated Press. She left journalism in 2015 to join Edelman, where as an Executive Vice President and Editorial Director she built and led an earned media and storytelling team and focused on helping clients communicate on sustainability issues.
Abideen Olasupo Opeyemi
Executive Director Brain Builders International
Olasupo Abideen is a passionate and dedicated advocate for the intersection of Climate Change, Clean Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a strong academic background in environmental science and a deep understanding of AI's transformative potential, Abideen has emerged as a prominent figure in the fight against climate change. As the founder of a sustainability-focused tech startup, Abideen has channelled his expertise to develop innovative solutions that bridge the gap between clean technologies and AI, driving sustainable practices in various sectors. His work exemplifies his commitment to mitigating climate change and its impact through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies. Abideen's advocacy extends beyond entrepreneurship, as he actively participates in high-impact events and discussions, serving as a thought leader in the climate and tech communities. His collaborative approach and forward-thinking mindset make him a valuable asset in promoting the adoption of clean technologies and AI as powerful tools for environmental preservation and a sustainable future.
Olasupo Abideen is a passionate and dedicated advocate for the intersection of Climate Change, Clean Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a strong academic background in environmental science and a deep understanding of AI's transformative potential, Abideen has emerged as a prominent figure in the fight against climate change. As the founder of a sustainability-focused tech startup, Abideen has channelled his expertise to develop innovative solutions that bridge the gap between clean technologies and AI, driving sustainable practices in various sectors. His work exemplifies his commitment to mitigating climate change and its impact through cutting-edge, data-driven strategies. Abideen's advocacy extends beyond entrepreneurship, as he actively participates in high-impact events and discussions, serving as a thought leader in the climate and tech communities. His collaborative approach and forward-thinking mindset make him a valuable asset in promoting the adoption of clean technologies and AI as powerful tools for environmental preservation and a sustainable future.
Rana Hajirasouli
Founder of The Surpluss
Rana Hajirasouli is the founder of UAEs’ first B2B climate-tech platform, The Surpluss, specializing in the adoption of digital industrial symbiosis in resource intensive sectors. Equipped with 12+ years industry experience spanning marine conservation, litigation, and petrochemicals manufacturing, she has presented at 50+ international conferences and frequently writes thought leadership articles on industrial climate action. She holds an LLM, M.Phil, and more recently, an Mst, and has won several innovation awards, securing a US Patent for methodology for cross-sectoral collaboration. She is currently studying towards a PhD in Industrial Resilience Engineering at the University of Cambridge, where her research aims to produce a novel collaborative framework for net zero using complex adaptive systems. Rana is GRI/GHG/SEA/Biomimicry accredited and is passionate about teaching biomimicry as a means to untangle complex problems.
Rana Hajirasouli is the founder of UAEs’ first B2B climate-tech platform, The Surpluss, specializing in the adoption of digital industrial symbiosis in resource intensive sectors. Equipped with 12+ years industry experience spanning marine conservation, litigation, and petrochemicals manufacturing, she has presented at 50+ international conferences and frequently writes thought leadership articles on industrial climate action. She holds an LLM, M.Phil, and more recently, an Mst, and has won several innovation awards, securing a US Patent for methodology for cross-sectoral collaboration. She is currently studying towards a PhD in Industrial Resilience Engineering at the University of Cambridge, where her research aims to produce a novel collaborative framework for net zero using complex adaptive systems. Rana is GRI/GHG/SEA/Biomimicry accredited and is passionate about teaching biomimicry as a means to untangle complex problems.
Pearly Ingkakul
Partner at AI & Robotics Ventures
Pеarly Ingkakul stands out as a dynamic figurе in thе world of businеss dеvеlopmеnt and innovation. As thе Co-Foundеr of Nеobank in Bangkok, Thailand, Pеarly has playеd a pivotal rolе in propеlling this FinTеch startup into a prominеnt position within thе Asia-Pacific markеt. Hеr visionary approach in stratеgic lеadеrship has not only еnhancеd businеss opеrations but also fostеrеd a culturе еmphasizing valuе optimization and imprеssivе rеturns on invеstmеnt.
In hеr rolе as Sеnior Global Partnеrship Liaison at AI and Robotics Vеnturеs, Pеarly has dеmonstratеd еxcеptional skill in crеating vital connеctions. Shе еffеctivеly coordinatеs with C-Lеvеl еxеcutivеs, govеrnmеnt agеnciеs, and invеstors, aligning еach projеct with stratеgic goals. This rolе showcasеs hеr adеptnеss in handling thе complеxitiеs of program opеrations, financе, and supply chain managеmеnt.
Pеarly’s influеncе еxtеnds bеyond corporatе rеalms. Hеr tеnurе with thе Unitеd Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as thе youngеst Exеcutivе Dirеctor globally highlights hеr dеdication to sustainablе businеss practicеs and corporatе rеsponsibility on an intеrnational lеvеl.
Bеyond hеr profеssional pursuits, Pеarly is dееply committеd to sociеtal bеttеrmеnt. Hеr voluntееr еfforts includе tеaching English in Bangkok's undеrsеrvеd arеas, facilitating child adoption procеssеs, and contributing to conflict rеsolution initiativеs in Thailand's rеd zonе rеgions. Thеsе еndеavors rеflеct hеr profound dеdication to making a significant impact on sociеty.
Pеarly is not just a businеss lеadеr; shе is an innovator, a stratеgist, and a humanitarian. Hеr divеrsе contributions makе hеr an invaluablе assеt to any organization.
Pеarly Ingkakul stands out as a dynamic figurе in thе world of businеss dеvеlopmеnt and innovation. As thе Co-Foundеr of Nеobank in Bangkok, Thailand, Pеarly has playеd a pivotal rolе in propеlling this FinTеch startup into a prominеnt position within thе Asia-Pacific markеt. Hеr visionary approach in stratеgic lеadеrship has not only еnhancеd businеss opеrations but also fostеrеd a culturе еmphasizing valuе optimization and imprеssivе rеturns on invеstmеnt.
In hеr rolе as Sеnior Global Partnеrship Liaison at AI and Robotics Vеnturеs, Pеarly has dеmonstratеd еxcеptional skill in crеating vital connеctions. Shе еffеctivеly coordinatеs with C-Lеvеl еxеcutivеs, govеrnmеnt agеnciеs, and invеstors, aligning еach projеct with stratеgic goals. This rolе showcasеs hеr adеptnеss in handling thе complеxitiеs of program opеrations, financе, and supply chain managеmеnt.
Pеarly’s influеncе еxtеnds bеyond corporatе rеalms. Hеr tеnurе with thе Unitеd Nations Global Compact (UNGC) as thе youngеst Exеcutivе Dirеctor globally highlights hеr dеdication to sustainablе businеss practicеs and corporatе rеsponsibility on an intеrnational lеvеl.
Bеyond hеr profеssional pursuits, Pеarly is dееply committеd to sociеtal bеttеrmеnt. Hеr voluntееr еfforts includе tеaching English in Bangkok's undеrsеrvеd arеas, facilitating child adoption procеssеs, and contributing to conflict rеsolution initiativеs in Thailand's rеd zonе rеgions. Thеsе еndеavors rеflеct hеr profound dеdication to making a significant impact on sociеty.
Pеarly is not just a businеss lеadеr; shе is an innovator, a stratеgist, and a humanitarian. Hеr divеrsе contributions makе hеr an invaluablе assеt to any organization.
Frederico Perez
Founder and CEO at Selvitas
Frederico is an innovative social enreprenuer and environmental advocate with a commitment to addressing global climate challenges. he is the Founder of Selvitas, a company that streamlines nature-based solutions to promote social equity and combat deforestation in Latin America. Additionally, he has advanced pulic policies to support market based mechanisms as a consultant for the International Trade Center (ITC) of the United Nations. Building on his work at a venture capital fund, he is designing a tech and climate startup accelaration in Colombia along with ITC and the Government of South Korea. An active member of his local community in Colombia, Federico has led several youth-focused intiatives. A recognized IUCN Young Changemamker, Federico has spoken at prominent forums including One Young World. He's a recipient of multile fellowships and scholorships from prestigious institutions worldwide. His academic credentials include a Bechelor's in Economics from Michigan State University, a MicroMaster from MIT in Sipply Chain Management, and ongoing studies in Tropical Forest Landscapes at Yale School of Environment.
Frederico is an innovative social enreprenuer and environmental advocate with a commitment to addressing global climate challenges. he is the Founder of Selvitas, a company that streamlines nature-based solutions to promote social equity and combat deforestation in Latin America. Additionally, he has advanced pulic policies to support market based mechanisms as a consultant for the International Trade Center (ITC) of the United Nations. Building on his work at a venture capital fund, he is designing a tech and climate startup accelaration in Colombia along with ITC and the Government of South Korea. An active member of his local community in Colombia, Federico has led several youth-focused intiatives. A recognized IUCN Young Changemamker, Federico has spoken at prominent forums including One Young World. He's a recipient of multile fellowships and scholorships from prestigious institutions worldwide. His academic credentials include a Bechelor's in Economics from Michigan State University, a MicroMaster from MIT in Sipply Chain Management, and ongoing studies in Tropical Forest Landscapes at Yale School of Environment.
Billie Dumailang
Co-Founder and Trustee of the Masungi
Billie Dumaliang is a co-founder and trustee of the Masungi Georeserve Foundation, an award-winning non-stock, non-profit conservation organization protecting a prehistoric pinnacle karst formation and endemic biodiversity through education and geotourism. Initially a 430 hectare project, it has grown to finance and restore some 3000 hectares of degraded forests which serves as the last green corridor East of Metro Manila. In 2022, the Masungi Georeserve Foundation won the prestigious Inspire Award at the UN Sustainable Development Goals Action Awards for speaking truth to power and building youth-led movements towards watershed rehabilitation. Billie is a Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Impact in Asia Honoree, one of the 50 Rising Stars in ESG by the Women of the Future Programme, a winner of the Changing Your Mind Travel Awards by Vanity Fair London, and was named as Warrior of the Year by Esquire Philippines in 2021 together with her sister Ann. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Management-Honors Program of the Ateneo de Manila University in 2014 with a minor in German Studies.
Billie Dumaliang is a co-founder and trustee of the Masungi Georeserve Foundation, an award-winning non-stock, non-profit conservation organization protecting a prehistoric pinnacle karst formation and endemic biodiversity through education and geotourism. Initially a 430 hectare project, it has grown to finance and restore some 3000 hectares of degraded forests which serves as the last green corridor East of Metro Manila. In 2022, the Masungi Georeserve Foundation won the prestigious Inspire Award at the UN Sustainable Development Goals Action Awards for speaking truth to power and building youth-led movements towards watershed rehabilitation. Billie is a Forbes 30 Under 30 for Social Impact in Asia Honoree, one of the 50 Rising Stars in ESG by the Women of the Future Programme, a winner of the Changing Your Mind Travel Awards by Vanity Fair London, and was named as Warrior of the Year by Esquire Philippines in 2021 together with her sister Ann. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Management-Honors Program of the Ateneo de Manila University in 2014 with a minor in German Studies.
Ana Kreacic
Partner, Chief Knowledge Officer, Oliver Wyman and Chief Operating Officer, Oliver Wyman Forum
Ana Kreacic is a Partner and Chief Knowledge Officer of Oliver Wyman and COO of the Oliver Wyman Forum – a platform for engaging business, public policy, and societal leaders to act on shared challenges.
Ana has over 20 years of consulting and operating experience with companies globally. Known for her ability to blend customer insight with business strategy and leadership effectiveness, she steers companies to become more customer and employee-centric organizations. Her current work explores the opportunities and challenges stemming from changing consumer and workforce needs and behaviors across generations. Ana regularly convenes senior leaders across sectors to discuss pressing issues and high impact solutions.
A frequent speaker and author, Ana’s work has been featured in the World Economic Forum, Wall Street Journal, and MIT Sloan, to name a few. Ana is passionate about empowering women, mentoring, refugee and immigrant causes, and education. Ana holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland.
Ana Kreacic is a Partner and Chief Knowledge Officer of Oliver Wyman and COO of the Oliver Wyman Forum – a platform for engaging business, public policy, and societal leaders to act on shared challenges.
Ana has over 20 years of consulting and operating experience with companies globally. Known for her ability to blend customer insight with business strategy and leadership effectiveness, she steers companies to become more customer and employee-centric organizations. Her current work explores the opportunities and challenges stemming from changing consumer and workforce needs and behaviors across generations. Ana regularly convenes senior leaders across sectors to discuss pressing issues and high impact solutions.
A frequent speaker and author, Ana’s work has been featured in the World Economic Forum, Wall Street Journal, and MIT Sloan, to name a few. Ana is passionate about empowering women, mentoring, refugee and immigrant causes, and education. Ana holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland.
Saeed Alremeithi
UNICEF Youth Advocate and Co-Founder of The Organic Farm
Saeed Alremeithi is a co-founder of an organic farm, content creator, and UNICEF youth advocate. His mission is to demonstrate the simplicity of living a sustainable life and highlight its significance as our future. As an influential figure in sustainability, Saeed educates and inspires others through his engaging content. He utilizes various platforms to promote eco-friendly practices and empower individuals to make a positive impact. With a strong commitment to the environment, Saeed's efforts as a UNICEF youth advocate further emphasize the importance of addressing pressing environmental issues. By sharing his knowledge and experiences, Saeed aims to inspire a greener world and encourage others to embrace sustainable living.
Saeed Alremeithi is a co-founder of an organic farm, content creator, and UNICEF youth advocate. His mission is to demonstrate the simplicity of living a sustainable life and highlight its significance as our future. As an influential figure in sustainability, Saeed educates and inspires others through his engaging content. He utilizes various platforms to promote eco-friendly practices and empower individuals to make a positive impact. With a strong commitment to the environment, Saeed's efforts as a UNICEF youth advocate further emphasize the importance of addressing pressing environmental issues. By sharing his knowledge and experiences, Saeed aims to inspire a greener world and encourage others to embrace sustainable living.
Razan Bashiti
CEO, INJAZ UAE
Razan Bashiti provides leadership for all INJAZ UAE’s initiatives as the CEO. The INJAZ UAE team works with students to implement programs in middle schools, high schools and universities. INJAZ UAE helps to prepare youth in the UAE for success in the global economy as young entrepreneurs in the country. Razan brings to INJAZ UAE fifteen years of experience in strategy and business planning. Seven of those years were spent within the education sector leading initiatives for online learning and training and content development.
Razan Bashiti provides leadership for all INJAZ UAE’s initiatives as the CEO. The INJAZ UAE team works with students to implement programs in middle schools, high schools and universities. INJAZ UAE helps to prepare youth in the UAE for success in the global economy as young entrepreneurs in the country. Razan brings to INJAZ UAE fifteen years of experience in strategy and business planning. Seven of those years were spent within the education sector leading initiatives for online learning and training and content development.
Kelvin Blake Massingham
Director, Risk and Resilience, FSD Africa
Kelvin is Director of Risk and Resilience at FSD Africa, where he is responsible for driving financial market development in Africa to increase resilience and create pathways for green finance to flow towards a net-zero and nature-positive future.
Kelvin is a Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa and has 25 years’ experience in financial services in emerging markets. Prior to joining FSD Africa, Kelvin held various senior executive roles in the private sector including CEO of a life insurance company in Tanzania, Regional Director for a digital health company in Kenya and co-founder of a fintech start-up in India and Pakistan.
Kelvin is Director of Risk and Resilience at FSD Africa, where he is responsible for driving financial market development in Africa to increase resilience and create pathways for green finance to flow towards a net-zero and nature-positive future.
Kelvin is a Fellow of the Actuarial Society of South Africa and has 25 years’ experience in financial services in emerging markets. Prior to joining FSD Africa, Kelvin held various senior executive roles in the private sector including CEO of a life insurance company in Tanzania, Regional Director for a digital health company in Kenya and co-founder of a fintech start-up in India and Pakistan.
Anas Bukhash
Entrepreneur and Interviewer
Interviewer, serial entrepreneur, and mentor are all titles that follow Anas Bukhash. Provocative with a purpose, Anas has been acknowledged for his ability to spot trends, uncover hidden opportunities, and for the courage to take on risks. In 2014, with the explosion of social media in the region, Anas was the 1st in the UAE to start an influencer marketing agency by founding Bukhash Brothers, which has grown to become a renowned digital marketing agency that builds brands and escalates its digital growth. Four years later, Anas launched #ABtalks; a celebrity talk show that discovers the human behind the title. A YouTube show, with 3 seasons currently streaming on Netflix, that consistently challenges the status quo and brings humanity to the forefront. Today, #ABtalks is the #1 show of its kind in the MENA EXTREME HANGOUT region, with over 1 million subscribers, 1 billion YouTube impressions, and 14 million hours of watch time. His other entrepreneurial ventures include - CHALK, the first unisex hair salon of its kind empowering men and women to express themselves, and Not (So) Guilty, an F&B concept that offers sentimental Emirati favorites with a twist. Anas's work has been recognized globally by a diverse audience, including features in publications such as Forbes Middle East, Entrepreneur Magazine, Esquire, VOGUE, GQ, and more. Currently boasting over 1 million followers on Instagram, from the youth across the world, celebrities, ministers, business professionals, and key opinion leaders, he leverages his platform to provoke thought and change for the better. Through his lectures and TEDx talks, Anas inspires people to take their chances and create a life fueled by their passion.
Interviewer, serial entrepreneur, and mentor are all titles that follow Anas Bukhash. Provocative with a purpose, Anas has been acknowledged for his ability to spot trends, uncover hidden opportunities, and for the courage to take on risks. In 2014, with the explosion of social media in the region, Anas was the 1st in the UAE to start an influencer marketing agency by founding Bukhash Brothers, which has grown to become a renowned digital marketing agency that builds brands and escalates its digital growth. Four years later, Anas launched #ABtalks; a celebrity talk show that discovers the human behind the title. A YouTube show, with 3 seasons currently streaming on Netflix, that consistently challenges the status quo and brings humanity to the forefront. Today, #ABtalks is the #1 show of its kind in the MENA EXTREME HANGOUT region, with over 1 million subscribers, 1 billion YouTube impressions, and 14 million hours of watch time. His other entrepreneurial ventures include - CHALK, the first unisex hair salon of its kind empowering men and women to express themselves, and Not (So) Guilty, an F&B concept that offers sentimental Emirati favorites with a twist. Anas's work has been recognized globally by a diverse audience, including features in publications such as Forbes Middle East, Entrepreneur Magazine, Esquire, VOGUE, GQ, and more. Currently boasting over 1 million followers on Instagram, from the youth across the world, celebrities, ministers, business professionals, and key opinion leaders, he leverages his platform to provoke thought and change for the better. Through his lectures and TEDx talks, Anas inspires people to take their chances and create a life fueled by their passion.
Juliet Davenport
Founder and Former CEO of Good Energy
Juliet Davenport is an experienced entrepreneur and Non-Executive Director. She specialises in businesses looking for solutions to climate change. She was the founder and CEO of Good Energy Group PLC for 20 years before exiting and now has a variety of roles that interface to climate change, including President of the Energy Institute, Commissioner of The Crown Estate, Chair of ConnectedKerb, and Non Executive Director of TAG and Abatable Inc.
Juliet Davenport is an experienced entrepreneur and Non-Executive Director. She specialises in businesses looking for solutions to climate change. She was the founder and CEO of Good Energy Group PLC for 20 years before exiting and now has a variety of roles that interface to climate change, including President of the Energy Institute, Commissioner of The Crown Estate, Chair of ConnectedKerb, and Non Executive Director of TAG and Abatable Inc.
Benedicte Hennebo
VP Marketing and Strategy International of Vontier
Benedicte joined Vontier in 2022 and is VP Marketing and Strategy at Vontier International, the international arm of Vontier, a global industrial technology company focused on smarter transportation and mobility. In her role, she is responsible for defining, and implementing the strategic growth of Vontier’s brands outside of North Americas and Europe, with a current focus on Gilbarco Veeder Root and Invenco by GVR.
Benedicte brings more than 20 years of indepth experience in complex project sales marketing and business transformation across the financial services, ICT and the IoT automation sectors gained during her years at Honeywell, British Telecom Group and Dun & Bradstreet.
She holds a B.A. and Masters in Linguistics, an MBA in International Corporate Planning and a Certificate in AI Applied to Business from MIT and is based in Dubai with her husband and two daughters. Keen cyclist and contemporary art lover, she enjoys spending her time with her family on desert trips or art exhibitions.
Benedicte joined Vontier in 2022 and is VP Marketing and Strategy at Vontier International, the international arm of Vontier, a global industrial technology company focused on smarter transportation and mobility. In her role, she is responsible for defining, and implementing the strategic growth of Vontier’s brands outside of North Americas and Europe, with a current focus on Gilbarco Veeder Root and Invenco by GVR.
Benedicte brings more than 20 years of indepth experience in complex project sales marketing and business transformation across the financial services, ICT and the IoT automation sectors gained during her years at Honeywell, British Telecom Group and Dun & Bradstreet.
She holds a B.A. and Masters in Linguistics, an MBA in International Corporate Planning and a Certificate in AI Applied to Business from MIT and is based in Dubai with her husband and two daughters. Keen cyclist and contemporary art lover, she enjoys spending her time with her family on desert trips or art exhibitions.
Emilie McGlone
Director of Peace Boat US
Emilie McGlone has been working with Peace Boat since 2004 and currently is the United Nations liaison and Director of the New York-based office of Peace Boat US, a non-profit organization working to promote peace, sustainable development and respect for the environment through educational programs organized onboard the Peace Boat, a chartered passenger ship that travels the world on peace voyages. Peace Boat holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and works in partnership with UN representatives, Nobel Peace Laureates and community leaders from around the world to create opportunities for international cooperation focused on environmental sustainability, cultural awareness and peace education. Emilie works to foster youth education and develops specific programs to learn about important global issues onboard the Peace Boat.
Emilie McGlone has been working with Peace Boat since 2004 and currently is the United Nations liaison and Director of the New York-based office of Peace Boat US, a non-profit organization working to promote peace, sustainable development and respect for the environment through educational programs organized onboard the Peace Boat, a chartered passenger ship that travels the world on peace voyages. Peace Boat holds Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations and works in partnership with UN representatives, Nobel Peace Laureates and community leaders from around the world to create opportunities for international cooperation focused on environmental sustainability, cultural awareness and peace education. Emilie works to foster youth education and develops specific programs to learn about important global issues onboard the Peace Boat.
Henk Rogers
Founder Blue Planet Alliance
Henk Rogers is one of the world’s leading advocates for reducing humankind’s dependence on fossil fuel. He is the founder of the Blue Planet Alliance, an organization working with countries around the world to help them legislatively mandate a commitment to using 100% renewable energy by 2045. The Alliance’s sister organization, the Hawaii-based Blue Planet Foundation, established by Rogers in 2008, worked diligently with stakeholders to successfully pass the nation’s first 100% renewable-energy law, requiring the State of Hawaii to commit to 100% clean energy by 2045. The Foundation’s efforts led to 22 U.S. states and two territories adopting similar legislation.Prior to focusing on environmental protection, Henk was a pioneer in the video game industry and is best known as the man who turned Tetris into an international phenomenon. The story of his high-stake negotiations with the Soviet Union and Nintendo is the subject of the Apple TV+ blockbuster, “Tetris.
Henk Rogers is one of the world’s leading advocates for reducing humankind’s dependence on fossil fuel. He is the founder of the Blue Planet Alliance, an organization working with countries around the world to help them legislatively mandate a commitment to using 100% renewable energy by 2045. The Alliance’s sister organization, the Hawaii-based Blue Planet Foundation, established by Rogers in 2008, worked diligently with stakeholders to successfully pass the nation’s first 100% renewable-energy law, requiring the State of Hawaii to commit to 100% clean energy by 2045. The Foundation’s efforts led to 22 U.S. states and two territories adopting similar legislation.Prior to focusing on environmental protection, Henk was a pioneer in the video game industry and is best known as the man who turned Tetris into an international phenomenon. The story of his high-stake negotiations with the Soviet Union and Nintendo is the subject of the Apple TV+ blockbuster, “Tetris.
Khadija Stewart
Peace Boat Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassador and BPA Global Ambassador
Khadija Stewart is an ocean enthusiast and climate specialist from Trinidad and Tobago using innovative storytelling as a catalyst to raise awareness and mobilize behavior change. She holds an MSc in Climate Change and Development from SOAS University of London as well as a 2nd MSc in Sustainable Development and Management Studies from Kingston University London. Throughout her environmental journey, she became a Peace Boat Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassador. Presently, she is the founder of Ecovybz Environmental Creatives a company focused on opening access to environmental knowledge, building young leaders and developing impactful environmental content creation centered on Climate Change, Ocean Conservation and Water Resources.
Khadija Stewart is an ocean enthusiast and climate specialist from Trinidad and Tobago using innovative storytelling as a catalyst to raise awareness and mobilize behavior change. She holds an MSc in Climate Change and Development from SOAS University of London as well as a 2nd MSc in Sustainable Development and Management Studies from Kingston University London. Throughout her environmental journey, she became a Peace Boat Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassador. Presently, she is the founder of Ecovybz Environmental Creatives a company focused on opening access to environmental knowledge, building young leaders and developing impactful environmental content creation centered on Climate Change, Ocean Conservation and Water Resources.
Francisco Lara-Fletes
Youth for SDGs scholar from Costa Rica
Francisco Lara is from Costa Rica and serves as Advisor for The Iris Project providing mentorship to youth-led projects; he collaborates with Peace Boat US and is currently a Global Ambassador for Blue Planet Alliance. Fran also joined the 114th Peace Boat’s global voyage as part of the “Youth for the SDGs” educational program that took place while the ship sailed from Panama to Mexico, in Latin America. After getting involved almost 5 years ago in the climate movement as Country Coordinator for Fridays For Future, Francisco started to show special interest in marine life, mainly because in 2020, he co-led a campaign to prohibit trawling in his country. He focuses on climate and ocean governance and international climate policy and the linkages with climate justice and political ecology. Francisco has been a delegate for youth summits and Climate Change Negotiations, as the Youth4Climate Event in Milan in 2021, COP26 in Scotland; and SB58th in Bonn. He is a Political Science Student from the University of Costa Rica.
Francisco Lara is from Costa Rica and serves as Advisor for The Iris Project providing mentorship to youth-led projects; he collaborates with Peace Boat US and is currently a Global Ambassador for Blue Planet Alliance. Fran also joined the 114th Peace Boat’s global voyage as part of the “Youth for the SDGs” educational program that took place while the ship sailed from Panama to Mexico, in Latin America. After getting involved almost 5 years ago in the climate movement as Country Coordinator for Fridays For Future, Francisco started to show special interest in marine life, mainly because in 2020, he co-led a campaign to prohibit trawling in his country. He focuses on climate and ocean governance and international climate policy and the linkages with climate justice and political ecology. Francisco has been a delegate for youth summits and Climate Change Negotiations, as the Youth4Climate Event in Milan in 2021, COP26 in Scotland; and SB58th in Bonn. He is a Political Science Student from the University of Costa Rica.
Arianna Abdul-Nour
COP28 Youth Rep, Youth for SDGs Scholar from the UK
As the Head UK Youth Delegate to COP28 with the Future Leaders Network, Arianna’s work focuses on the effects of climate change on different communities around the world. In this role, Arianna leads the UNFCCC UK youth delegation team, negotiating with international delegates, ministers and academics to develop the United Nations climate change policy communiqué. Arianna’s full time occupation is as the Project Manager for Island Innovation, managing global projects that help advance innovation and drive sustainable change across island communities worldwide. Within this role, she facilitates the Innovation’s Caribbean Climate Justice Leader’s Academy (CCJLA), which trains young Caribbean citizens up in UNFCCC negotiations and grants them a fully funded opportunity to attend COP, providing representation to vulnerable island communities.
As the Head UK Youth Delegate to COP28 with the Future Leaders Network, Arianna’s work focuses on the effects of climate change on different communities around the world. In this role, Arianna leads the UNFCCC UK youth delegation team, negotiating with international delegates, ministers and academics to develop the United Nations climate change policy communiqué. Arianna’s full time occupation is as the Project Manager for Island Innovation, managing global projects that help advance innovation and drive sustainable change across island communities worldwide. Within this role, she facilitates the Innovation’s Caribbean Climate Justice Leader’s Academy (CCJLA), which trains young Caribbean citizens up in UNFCCC negotiations and grants them a fully funded opportunity to attend COP, providing representation to vulnerable island communities.
Yoshioka Tatsuya
Founder of Peace Boat Ecoship
Yoshioka Tatsuya has been a leading figure in Japanese civil society for the past 40 years, and has been active internationally in the fields of education, peace and conflict resolution through the NGO Peace Boat.
Yoshioka founded Peace Boat in 1983 to foster grassroots dialogue and people-to-people reconciliation between Japan and other Asian countries, during a period of tension and hostilities in the region. From this vision of promoting people's diplomacy, Peace Boat has grown into a thriving NGO and social business that has organised 90 voyages for peace, and taken more than 60,000 people to over 100 ports on 7 continents for study, volunteering, cultural exchange and tourism. Yoshioka has led the organization of these voyages, as well as initiatives such as peace education for youth from conflict zones and post-conflict countries, and Northeast Asian people's dialogues.
With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, and a passionate belief in the necessity to develop awareness of the need for non-fossil fuel, non-nuclear energy capacity, Yoshioka is currently spearheading the development of Peace Boat's Ecoship Project to create the world's first 10-mast cruise liner.
Yoshioka Tatsuya has been a leading figure in Japanese civil society for the past 40 years, and has been active internationally in the fields of education, peace and conflict resolution through the NGO Peace Boat.
Yoshioka founded Peace Boat in 1983 to foster grassroots dialogue and people-to-people reconciliation between Japan and other Asian countries, during a period of tension and hostilities in the region. From this vision of promoting people's diplomacy, Peace Boat has grown into a thriving NGO and social business that has organised 90 voyages for peace, and taken more than 60,000 people to over 100 ports on 7 continents for study, volunteering, cultural exchange and tourism. Yoshioka has led the organization of these voyages, as well as initiatives such as peace education for youth from conflict zones and post-conflict countries, and Northeast Asian people's dialogues.
With a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, and a passionate belief in the necessity to develop awareness of the need for non-fossil fuel, non-nuclear energy capacity, Yoshioka is currently spearheading the development of Peace Boat's Ecoship Project to create the world's first 10-mast cruise liner.
Charles Perry
Sustainable buisness and climate leader
Charles Perry is a well-known sustainable business and climate leader, with 25 years’ commercial experience embedding sustainability into the DNA of many large multinationals, as well as building several purpose-driven businesses as a green entrepreneur. He co-led the rebranding of BP beyond petroleum, was Founder Director of BP Green Energy, Managing Director of both Good Energy and SecondNature, Director of Anthesis (acquirer of his company), Co-Founder of GRIDSERVE and is Founder of Sustainable Future for All. He also played a key role on the UN COP26 Climate Champions team, where he led the global Aviation sector to sign up to the Paris Agreement and commit to Net Zero by 2050. He is an Ambassador of Meaningful Business 100, an Ambassador for Climate and Ecology Bill and an Al Gore Climate Reality Leader. He has a BA from Brown University and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management.
Charles Perry is a well-known sustainable business and climate leader, with 25 years’ commercial experience embedding sustainability into the DNA of many large multinationals, as well as building several purpose-driven businesses as a green entrepreneur. He co-led the rebranding of BP beyond petroleum, was Founder Director of BP Green Energy, Managing Director of both Good Energy and SecondNature, Director of Anthesis (acquirer of his company), Co-Founder of GRIDSERVE and is Founder of Sustainable Future for All. He also played a key role on the UN COP26 Climate Champions team, where he led the global Aviation sector to sign up to the Paris Agreement and commit to Net Zero by 2050. He is an Ambassador of Meaningful Business 100, an Ambassador for Climate and Ecology Bill and an Al Gore Climate Reality Leader. He has a BA from Brown University and an MBA from Cranfield School of Management.
Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE MP
Publisher of the MIssion Zero report for the UK
Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE MP was the UK’s Universities and Science Minister between 2018-2020. During this time he published the UK’s International Education Strategy. He is currently co-chair of the All Party Group on Universities, and established the International Higher Education Commission with Oxford International in 2022. Chris was also a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School (2021-23) and was recently appointed a Professor at Bath University. He was also appointed as Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in the Platinum Jubilee Honours of Queen Elizabeth II. In 2023 he also published the 340 page Mission Zero report for the U.K. government having been asked to independently review the UK’s net zero strategy, a pledge he signed into law as also Energy Minister.
Rt Hon Chris Skidmore OBE MP was the UK’s Universities and Science Minister between 2018-2020. During this time he published the UK’s International Education Strategy. He is currently co-chair of the All Party Group on Universities, and established the International Higher Education Commission with Oxford International in 2022. Chris was also a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School (2021-23) and was recently appointed a Professor at Bath University. He was also appointed as Officer of the British Empire (OBE) in the Platinum Jubilee Honours of Queen Elizabeth II. In 2023 he also published the 340 page Mission Zero report for the U.K. government having been asked to independently review the UK’s net zero strategy, a pledge he signed into law as also Energy Minister.
Robert Turner
Partner in UK Energy Strategy team, PwC
Rob is a partner in the UK Energy Strategy team, has been the Energy Sector Leader for the UK firm and is now focused on PwC’s role in delivering the Energy Transition. Rob has been working as an advisor in the energy sector for over 20 years, working across the sector and across global markets. Rob began his career as a markets specialist with PFC Energy/IHS Schlumberger and then Energy sector strategy with Arthur D Little.
At PwC, Rob leads a team of sector specialists supporting strategy, policy, M&A advisory, and restructuring work for a broad range of clients from niche PE firms to global and diversified players, as well as governments and financial institutions. In 2023-24, Rob is supporting the World Economic Forum’s IBC in its Transforming Energy Demand initiative, which will be formally launched with a whitepaper on the potential for demand-side interventions at the 2024 WEF Annual Meeting in Davos.
Rob is a partner in the UK Energy Strategy team, has been the Energy Sector Leader for the UK firm and is now focused on PwC’s role in delivering the Energy Transition. Rob has been working as an advisor in the energy sector for over 20 years, working across the sector and across global markets. Rob began his career as a markets specialist with PFC Energy/IHS Schlumberger and then Energy sector strategy with Arthur D Little.
At PwC, Rob leads a team of sector specialists supporting strategy, policy, M&A advisory, and restructuring work for a broad range of clients from niche PE firms to global and diversified players, as well as governments and financial institutions. In 2023-24, Rob is supporting the World Economic Forum’s IBC in its Transforming Energy Demand initiative, which will be formally launched with a whitepaper on the potential for demand-side interventions at the 2024 WEF Annual Meeting in Davos.
Sara Sabry
Astronaut, CEO & founder at Deep Space Initiative, PHD student
Divya Nawale
Clean Energy Champion and Global Choices Advisor
In 2009, Divya became the youngest Indian civilian woman to step onto Antarctica as a youth climate champion. Since then, she’s been a strong advocate for the Polar regions, including being an Arctic Angel with Global Choices.
As a Mechanical Engineer who studied Energy Policy, Divya has spent a decade working with organizations such as Asian Development Bank, General Electric, City of Pittsburgh and most recently UNFCCC on renewable energy and energy efficiency, coal phase-out and just energy transition. As a vegan and low waste advocate in her personal life, she promotes sustainable travel and lifestyle (having travelled herself to all 7 continents). She has been on the board of multiple youth organizations including Woman in Ocean Science UK and was a speaker at the Extreme Hangout in Glasgow during COP26. Divya has travelled to all seven continents and is deeply passionate about sustainable energy development in the Global South.
In 2009, Divya became the youngest Indian civilian woman to step onto Antarctica as a youth climate champion. Since then, she’s been a strong advocate for the Polar regions, including being an Arctic Angel with Global Choices.
As a Mechanical Engineer who studied Energy Policy, Divya has spent a decade working with organizations such as Asian Development Bank, General Electric, City of Pittsburgh and most recently UNFCCC on renewable energy and energy efficiency, coal phase-out and just energy transition. As a vegan and low waste advocate in her personal life, she promotes sustainable travel and lifestyle (having travelled herself to all 7 continents). She has been on the board of multiple youth organizations including Woman in Ocean Science UK and was a speaker at the Extreme Hangout in Glasgow during COP26. Divya has travelled to all seven continents and is deeply passionate about sustainable energy development in the Global South.
Nasha Cuvelier
Environmental Scientist and Co-founder of SSF
Environmental Scientist. Climate Activist. Co-founder of “Sustentabilidad Sin Fronteras”. RCOY-Latinoamérica organization member. OYW ambassador. UNDP and UNICEF consultant.
Environmental Scientist. Climate Activist. Co-founder of “Sustentabilidad Sin Fronteras”. RCOY-Latinoamérica organization member. OYW ambassador. UNDP and UNICEF consultant.
Richard Bampfylde
SDG, Sustainability and Partnerships
As an Associate at the UK’s Centre for Understanding Sustainable Prosperity, Richard is facilitating a Youth-led program on limits to growth and transformative economics, pushing the boundaries of a prosperous global society. He is utilizing SDG partnerships' expertise in the Global South with the UN, academia, civil society and business. The goal? Increasing understanding, advocacy and adoption of a more inclusive economic system fit for society and the planet.
As an Associate at the UK’s Centre for Understanding Sustainable Prosperity, Richard is facilitating a Youth-led program on limits to growth and transformative economics, pushing the boundaries of a prosperous global society. He is utilizing SDG partnerships' expertise in the Global South with the UN, academia, civil society and business. The goal? Increasing understanding, advocacy and adoption of a more inclusive economic system fit for society and the planet.