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Matthias Gelber

Inspirational Speaker
GreenMan


Matthias Gelber comes from Burbach-Lippe, a small German village surrounded by the forest. He developed a strong connection with nature from a young age, and has been a passionate advocate of green living ever since. In 2008, he was voted ‘Greenest Person on the Planet’ in an online competition by 3rdWhale in Canada. Matthias lived in Malaysia without a car and a monthly USD$10 electricity bill and is now mainly based in the Philippines. He also started Eco Warriors Malaysia, a community movement focused on taking positive action to combat climate change. He has been trainer and judge in the last few years at Miss Earth Philippines, Malaysia and Global.

 
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GREEN ENTREPRENEUR

Matthias graduated with Masters in Environmental Science from Brunel University in the UK and went on to start a successful environmental consulting company in 1999. In 2007, he co-founded Maleki GmbH, a German company specialising in high performance, low carbon footprint construction materials. He also served as a Board Member of Solexel Malaysia Sdn Bhd in the solar industry for 4 years.

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PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER AND TRAINER

Matthias is also an impactful speaker and trainer on environmental and sustainability issues. He has given talks in 42 countries worldwide and his engaging style of speaking is always very well received by diverse audiences including civil society, children, students, public sector and business people. Matthias has published his a book, “The Greenman’s Guide to Green Living and Working”.

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PRESENTATIONS

Greening your Organisation, Green Investment, Hospitality, IAQ, Blockchain, Climate Change
I can deliver high impact presentations ranging from 5-minute thought-provoking impulse talks, 1-hour keynotes, 2-hour intense interactive presentations or workshops ranging from half a day to 3 days. Entertainment, engagement of audience and take home action points are part of my delivery!

Green Living and Green Technology Trends in Malaysia
EPF investment seminar: Green Is the New BlackKuala Lumpur2017

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AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

Greenest Person On The Planet
3rd Whale 2008

Green Icon of the Year Award
Asia Pacific CSR Awards 2016

EXPERTISE

  • Tiny Home

  • Environment and Sustainability

  • Green Lifestyle

  • Save Mother Earth

  • Green Economy

  • Green Energy

  • Leadership

  • Business

  • Technology

  • Climate Change and Sustainability

  • Energy Efficiency

  • Green Investment

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