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Meet Marga Hoek
- Ranked by Thinkers 50 as one of the top 30 new management thinkers in the world
- Awarded gold medal for both bestsellers books The Trillion Dollar Shift & New Economy Business
- Demonstrates how ICT and advanced technology can be a force for good via disruptive, sustainable business models
Marga Hoek is a member of Thinkers50, she is that rare combination: a true visionary on sustainable business and capital and a successful, innovative business leader who understands and applies the commercial realities of business. Operating at the highest level with ministers and presidents, Marga is a global voice for G20, G7 Climate Change and Cop 23 and a regular contributor for prestigious, global media like Forbes Magazine, Fortune, and The Huffington Post. Her latest book The Trillion Dollar Shift, on the business opportunities of the Sustainable Development Goals, received an international, gold medal.
Marga is a non-executive director for various, international companies after a successful CEO, executive career as well an appreciated and sought-after boardroom advisor. She is connected with multinationals in all sectors, but also with many inspirational start-ups and scale-ups around the world. She is the unique in demonstrating in how today’s ICT’s and technological innovations can be a huge force for good and is thus the only speaker in the world that inspires with her view on disruptive sustainability.
As one of the most authoritative and appreciated speaker on sustainable business and capital and as a multiple awarded author, she is considered one of the most influential thought leaders leading the way in the transition towards a sustainable world.
Step into Marga Hoek’s world, where visionary leadership fuels tangible impact in sustainable business, capital, and technology. With a proven track record as a three-time CEO, former Chair of the Sustainable Business Association, Board Member and Chair of multiple, international boards and driving force behind Business for Good, Marga blends expertise with passion to catalyze positive change.
Renowned for golden awarded bestsellers, Marga stands as a beacon of inspiration and innovation. Her Thinkers50 recognition, contributions to G20 and Climate Cop Magazines, qualify her as a top thought leader in sustainable business, capital and technology, captivating audiences with dynamic speaking engagements.
From boardrooms to global platforms, Marga’s influence resonates. Through compelling storytelling of hundreds of real life business cases, she demonstrates the transformative power of sustainable practices, inspiring a future where profit aligns with purpose. As a trailblazer, Marga’s visionary ideas grace esteemed publications worldwide, shaping the narrative of sustainable innovation. From The Financial Times to MIT Technology Review, her thought leadership drives meaningful change on a global scale.
Speaking Topics
“BUSINESS FOR GOOD IS GOOD BUSINESS.”
Marga Hoek coined this slogan. She launched the term back in 2014 to emphasize her mission “to make Business for Good the norm, rather than the exception.” In her books The Trillion Dollar Shift and Tech for Good (launch Q4 2023), Marga demonstrates the power of business to do good in over one hundred of real-life cases.
Not only does she motivate a variety of audiences around the world, but Marga Hoek also founded Business for Good to support Boards, CEOs, and Management Teams in identifying their purpose and aligning their companies’ strategies with the Global Goals via Boardroom advice.
Profitable Purpose
Unlocking Business Opportunities through Sustainable Practices
Discover the path to prosperity: Business for Good is Good Business. Explore how to seamlessly merge profit with purpose, unlocking a wide range of exciting business opportunities that drive sustainable success!
Purpose-Driven Excellence
Leading with Purpose for Lasting Impact
Elevate your leadership: put purpose first! Uncover the strategies employed by visionary companies and leaders to consistently implement purpose-driven initiatives, fostering resilience and unparalleled growth.
Tech Innovation
Leveraging Advanced Technologies for Good
The tech revolution is transforming Business for Good! Learn how to harness the power of AI and other cutting-edge technologies to catalyze sustainable business opportunities, paving the way for a brighter future.
Investing in Tomorrow
Maximizing Returns with Sustainable Investments
Redefining investment success: Making money while making a difference! Explore the realm of sustainable investing and how it can deliver equal or superior returns while creating a positive impact on the world.
Authentic Leadership
in Turbulent Times
Becoming a Force for Good
Leading with Impact: Unleash your authentic leadership in a chaotic world! Gain invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of modern leadership, emerging as a beacon of strength and authenticity amidst uncertainty.
Future-Proofing Strategies
Tapping into Next-Generation Markets
Seizing tomorrow’s opportunities today: Embrace generational differences and thrive! Discover how to leverage the unique characteristics of upcoming generations and tap into the markets of the future, ensuring sustained growth and success.
AI for Good.
AI and sustainability have emerged as two of the most transformational forces impacting business today. It is therefore important for organizations to gain awareness of this trend and learn more about how synergizing AI and sustainability creates business value. Combining these dual perspectives drives business innovation and creates enhanced business models by unlocking accelerated market potential.
With this in mind, Marga Hoek has developed this impactful keynote highlighting some of Tech for Good’s 50 real-life business cases from all over the world. These standout companies demonstrate how AI facilitates creating actionable and long-lasting business value, and in this talk, Hoek imparts a can-do mentality for business professionals to put into practice as they consider how AI can be leveraged to elevate their organizations and better the world around them.
Customized Keynotes for Your Group. Marga Hoek welcomes the opportunity to share tailored insights and strategies on any of the following topics:
Marga Hoek coined this slogan. She launched the term back in 2014 to emphasize her mission “to make Business for Good the norm, rather than the exception.” In her books The Trillion Dollar Shift and Tech for Good (launch Q4 2023), Marga demonstrates the power of business to do good in over one hundred of real-life cases.
Not only does she motivate a variety of audiences around the world, but Marga Hoek also founded Business for Good to support Boards, CEOs, and Management Teams in identifying their purpose and aligning their companies’ strategies with the Global Goals via Boardroom advice.
Profitable Purpose
Unlocking Business Opportunities through Sustainable Practices
Discover the path to prosperity: Business for Good is Good Business. Explore how to seamlessly merge profit with purpose, unlocking a wide range of exciting business opportunities that drive sustainable success!
Purpose-Driven Excellence
Leading with Purpose for Lasting Impact
Elevate your leadership: put purpose first! Uncover the strategies employed by visionary companies and leaders to consistently implement purpose-driven initiatives, fostering resilience and unparalleled growth.
Tech Innovation
Leveraging Advanced Technologies for Good
The tech revolution is transforming Business for Good! Learn how to harness the power of AI and other cutting-edge technologies to catalyze sustainable business opportunities, paving the way for a brighter future.
Investing in Tomorrow
Maximizing Returns with Sustainable Investments
Redefining investment success: Making money while making a difference! Explore the realm of sustainable investing and how it can deliver equal or superior returns while creating a positive impact on the world.
Authentic Leadership
in Turbulent Times
Becoming a Force for Good
Leading with Impact: Unleash your authentic leadership in a chaotic world! Gain invaluable insights into navigating the complexities of modern leadership, emerging as a beacon of strength and authenticity amidst uncertainty.
Future-Proofing Strategies
Tapping into Next-Generation Markets
Seizing tomorrow’s opportunities today: Embrace generational differences and thrive! Discover how to leverage the unique characteristics of upcoming generations and tap into the markets of the future, ensuring sustained growth and success.
AI for Good.
AI and sustainability have emerged as two of the most transformational forces impacting business today. It is therefore important for organizations to gain awareness of this trend and learn more about how synergizing AI and sustainability creates business value. Combining these dual perspectives drives business innovation and creates enhanced business models by unlocking accelerated market potential.
With this in mind, Marga Hoek has developed this impactful keynote highlighting some of Tech for Good’s 50 real-life business cases from all over the world. These standout companies demonstrate how AI facilitates creating actionable and long-lasting business value, and in this talk, Hoek imparts a can-do mentality for business professionals to put into practice as they consider how AI can be leveraged to elevate their organizations and better the world around them.
Customized Keynotes for Your Group. Marga Hoek welcomes the opportunity to share tailored insights and strategies on any of the following topics:
- How to use business as a vehicle for change
- How future business incorporates disruptive sustainability
- Leadership strategies for sustainable transformation and innovation
- The Macro-economics of sustainable development
- A look at the circular economy and its business models
- Sustainable investment and banking
- The sustainability challenge for the boardroom
- Reconnecting business growth and impact
- Board and CEO challenges in a changing world
- Global outlook on business’ challenges
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