About this Event
In the face of the climate emergency, we desperately need new leaders, driving bold new solutions. But these changemakers face overwhelm and burn-out. So what does it take to thrive, and survive, in a world-changing career?
The Solutionists by Solitaire Townsend tells the stories of leading entrepreneurs and organisations paving the way to solving the climate crisis whilst offering fulfilling careers. The book sets out a blueprint, coaching the reader through the steps, mindsets and strategies it will take to lead massive change.
A successful entrepreneur and solutionist herself, Solitaire has also worked with the world’s most influential organisations, from Google to the United Nations, Ikea to WWF, providing her with a wealth of invaluable knowledge to share.
In this event, Solitaire will share insights into what needs to change for a new generation of business leaders to transform businesses and create a more sustainable society.
Her discussion with Benedicta will be followed by an audience Q&A.
Solitaire Townsend is a renowned sustainability expert who works with the world's most influential organizations to activate positive and optimistic change. Her ‘solutionist’ vision of solving climate change is desperately needed in our gloomy world.
She is Co-founder & Chief Solutionist at Futerra (Edie's 2023 Consultancy of the Year) and Trustee of the Solutions Union. In 2023, she was named both a 'Leader of the Year' at Adweek's Sustainability Awards and UNGC’s ‘Sustainable Development Goals Pioneer’ for the UK. She was also named by Vogue Business as one of their 100 Innovators for 2023.
Her previous accolades include ‘Ethical Entrepreneur of the Year’ in 2008, chair of the UK Green Energy Scheme, trustee of Ashden, a founder member of the United Nations Sustainable Lifestyles Taskforce and a London Leader for Sustainability. Additionally, she sits on the Board of the Hollywood Climate Summit.
Benedicta Banga is a commercially astute digital technology and transformation strategist with over 17 years of experience spearheading complex innovation and cultural change initiatives in challenging business climates.
She has championed women’s advancement in the workplace and business through her award-winning project Blaqbase, an acclaimed shopping app, Gradstrategy – providing coaching and training for ambitious graduates and more recently Fluxury, a sustainable luxury research and insights platform.
Benedicta is an Executive MBA 2023 student at the Cambridge Judge Business School and Women's, Dean Diversity and Benavitch scholar.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
University of Cambridge Judge Business School, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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