Environmental Strategist & Corporate Sustainability Advisor; Former Global CEO at Greenpeace; Author of "The Great Disruption"

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Paul Gilding Biography

Paul Gilding is an Australian environmentalist, author, and corporate advisor known for his work on sustainability and its implications for business and society. Gilding has collaborated with chairs, CEOs, and executives of major global companies, including DuPont, Diageo, BHP Billiton, and Ford. His career spans environmental advocacy, corporate sustainability, and social entrepreneurship, engaging with individuals, businesses, NGOs, academia, and government to advance the transition to sustainable economic and social systems.

Gilding has held diverse roles, including service in the Australian military, leadership as global CEO of Greenpeace, teaching at Cambridge University, and founding two businesses: Ecos Corporation and Easy Being Green. He has advised executives at some of the world's largest companies and led a range of NGOs and enterprises focused on environmental innovation. This combination of frontline activism and boardroom experience provides Gilding with a perspective on the intersection of ecology and economics.

Gilding is the author of the book, "The Great Disruption: Why the Climate Crisis Will Bring On the End of Shopping and the Birth of a New World," which examines the ecological and economic limits of consumer capitalism. In the book, Gilding argues that financial crises are symptoms of humanity exceeding Earth's capacity, and he calls for an end to exponential economic growth, linking it to environmental and economic challenges. He maintains that collective action and human ingenuity can address the climate crisis, drawing parallels to historical responses during times of global upheaval.

Gilding delivered a presentation at the TED conference titled "The Earth is Full," which brought significant attention to his ideas on climate change and sustainability. His talks and advisory work have reached audiences in more than 30 countries, and his ability to communicate complex sustainability issues has established him as a prominent voice in the field.

Gilding lectures and publishes as a Fellow at the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, supporting programs on radical innovation and clean disruption. Through his newsletter, "The Cockatoo Chronicles," ongoing advisory roles, and public advocacy, Gilding continues to contribute to global conversations on climate action, sustainable business, and environmental policy.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/13/2026.

Paul Gilding Videos

Paul Gilding: The Earth is full

Paul Gilding: The Earth is full

http://www.ted.com Have we used up all our resources? Have we filled up all the livable space on Earth? Paul Gilding suggests we have, and the...

Paul Gilding speaks at Power Shift 2013 - YouTube

Paul Gilding speaks at Power Shift 2013 - YouTube

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