Ellen Macarthur
Record-breaking Yachtswoman and Champion of Circular Economy
• A record-breaking sailor and global sporting icon, becoming the fastest solo person to sail around the world in 2005.
• An inspiring leader who transformed elite sporting success into global environmental impact through the creation of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
• A recognised authority on sustainability and the circular economy, influencing businesses, governments, and decision-makers worldwide.
• A compelling speaker on resilience, innovation, leadership, and creating long-term sustainable change in a rapidly evolving world.
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About Ellen Macarthur
Download ProfileDame Ellen MacArthur made yachting history in 2005 when she became the fastest solo sailor to circumnavigate the globe. She remains the UK’s most successful offshore racer, having won the Ostar, the Route du Rhum, and finished second in the Vendée Globe. She received the French Legion of Honour from President Nicolas Sarkozy in 2008, three years after having been knighted by HM Queen Elizabeth II. Having become acutely aware of the finite nature of the resources on which our linear economy relies, she retired from professional sailing to launch the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in 2010. The Foundation works to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, establishing the concept on the agenda of decision makers around the world. Since the publication of its first economic report in 2012, the Foundation has launched global initiatives on plastics, fashion, food and finance, developed innovation networks with educators, businesses, cities and governments, and published more than 20 reports and books.
Speech Topics
Download TopicsHow she became the fastest solo sailor to circumnavigate the globe and one of the most successful offshore racers in history.
Lessons from extreme solo sailing on preparation, endurance, decision-making, and performing under intense pressure.
Her transition from elite athlete to founder of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, driving change in how the world uses resources.
An introduction to circular economy thinking and how businesses and governments can redesign systems for long-term sustainability.
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