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From biographies to testimonials, headshots and key achievements - you can access everything you need to engage Michael at your next event.

Contact Michael
Contact Michael
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Resources for Event Planners

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Biography

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Profile

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Head Shots

Key topics

Michael’s key achievements

  • Globally recognised as a thought leader in regenerative design and the circular economy

  • Bestselling writer of two authoritative books on design and sustainablity

  • Prescient TED talk with over 2 million views

  • Jointly initiated The Sahara Forest Project which received plaudits from world leaders

  • Co-initiator of ‘Architects Declare a Climate & Biodiversity Emergency’ which has since spread to 28 countries with over 8,000 companies signed up to a declaration of action

  • Founded Exploration Architecture

  • Delivered keynotes for a wide range of large companies including Anglo American, Forbes, and McKinsey & CompanyThought leader in regenerative design and the circular economy

  • Appointed as a ‘Design Council Expert’ in 2024

  • Awarded an 1851 Fellowship in Regenerative Design

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