William Winram, Ocean Environmentalist / Shark Publicist/ Photographer / Videographer
William Winram is noted as an Ocean Environmentalist, Shark Publicist, Underwater Model, Photographer and Videographer. He established himself as one of the few freedivers in the world who can excel in pool and depth competitions, earning several medals at World Championships. After three years of competitive freediving and countless Pan-American records, William started using his breath-hold talents in aid of the world’s oceans.
Darrel Webber, Secretary General, Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
With prior working experience in an international environmental NGO and the private sector, in January 2011, Darrel Webber became Secretary General of RSPO. A not-for-profit association that unites stakeholders from seven sectors of the palm oil industry – namely oil palm producers, palm oil processors or traders, consumer goods manufacturers, retailers, banks and investors, environmental or nature conservation NGOs and social or developmental NGOs – RSPO’s goal is to develop and implement global standards for sustainable palm oil.
Sudhanshu Swaroop, Human Rights Barrister
Sudhanshu is a London-based barrister, who has worked on human rights and environmental issues around the world, including in India, Colombia, Afghanistan, Syria and Darfur. He has a particular interest in the relationship between multinational corporations and the environment and is the Vice-Chair of the Human Rights Committee of the Bar of England and Wales.
Irshad Mobarak, Founder, Natural History Tours
Irshad is one of Malaysia’s most celebrated naturalists with over 26 years experience in the field. A former banker, Irshad is based in Langkawi where he runs a successful bird watching company – Natural History Tours - and is a strong advocate for the conservation of Langkawi’s fragile natural heritage. A self-taught naturalist and outdoor buff, he conducts interpretive walks for The Datai Resort, a leading hotel. This gifted and passionate speaker is entertaining but serious and insightful and his walks always inspire his audiences.
Lixin Huang, President, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lixin Huang is well-known for her thoughts on consumption reduction of illegal species in traditional medicine. She has been advocating sustainability in Chinese herbal medicine and has spoken widely on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Tim ‘Mac’ Macartney
Mac is the CEO and founder of Embercombe, a social enterprise located in Devon, United Kingdom, that seeks to inspire committed action towards a truly sustainable world. He has also co-founded a leadership development consultancy in Poland. Mac has been coaching and developing leaders from the corporate world since 1984 and has recently published his first book Finding Earth, Finding Soul.
Stuart Orr: Water - The Solvable Crisis
Isabelle Autissier: Lessons from the Sea
