MATTHIAS GELBER
Professional Speaker, International Trainer, and Businessman
A professional speaker, international trainer, and businessman, Matthias Gelber emerged as worldwide champion in the award for Greenest Person on the Planet by 3rd Whale in Canada in 2008.
Put simply, Matthias’s passion is in preserving the planet’s natural environment – a passion focused on environmental management and CSR for the last 17 years in around 40 countries worldwide.
Earning a Masters in Environmental Science from United Kingdom, Matthias started his own environmental consulting company dealing with sustainability issues related to natural resources.
He has served as a board member of INEM (the International Network of Environmental Management), ARPSCP (the Asian Pacific Roundtable of Sustainable Consumption and Cleaner Production), and Matthias was awarded one of the Men of the Year in Malaysia by Clive Magazine. Speaking and chairing regularly at international events in the fields of Construction, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental issues, Matthias has been instrumental, involved and influential in the building industry to develop practical strategies and effective systems for environmental sustainability. Also, member of the Green Building Council Philippines and IISBE, the International Initiative for Sustainable Built Environment.
Matthias initiated Eco Warriors Malaysia, a Facebook group delivering practical environmental action, such as peat forest rehabilitation and condo waste recycling.
Most recent, Matthias has been appointed as the Country Manager for LOHAS Malaysia (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability), a market segment focused on health and fitness, the environment, personal development, sustainable living, and social justice. LOHAS aims to bring balance back to our planet by inspiring individuals or businesses to find their own unique way of being environmentally friendly.
Matthias speaking delivery increasingly focuses on Green Innovation and Sustainability Leadership based on his vast track record in both private sector and voluntary movements. He also initiated a Eco Innovation Talk Series mainly targeting Malaysian youth. He is appointed executive committee member of Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam (PEKA), a new NGO under the patronage of the Sultanah to assist preserve the biodiversity of Pahang state forest.
He is co-founder of Maleki GmbH, a company that specializes in low carbon footprint, high performance building material, that won recognition in the Green City Osnabrueck as the most innovative green SME with high growth potential.
Latest achievement is being awarded the 2011 Industry Champion by RFP (Real Estate Facilities and Project) Magazine to Matthias Gelber, Co-Founder, Maleki GmbH’s contribution to this area of development in Asia.
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