Inspirational Speaker
GreenMan
Matthias Gelber comes from Burbach-Lippe, a small German village surrounded by the forest. He developed a strong connection with nature from a young age, and has been a passionate advocate of green living ever since. In 2008, he was voted ‘Greenest Person on the Planet’ in an online competition by 3rdWhale in Canada. Matthias lived in Malaysia without a car and a monthly USD$10 electricity bill and is now mainly based in the Philippines. He also started Eco Warriors Malaysia, a community movement focused on taking positive action to combat climate change. He has been trainer and judge in the last few years at Miss Earth Philippines, Malaysia and Global.
Matthias Gelber graduated with Masters in Environmental Science from Brunel University in the UK and went on to start a successful environmental consulting company in 1999. He also served as a Board Member of Solexel Malaysia Sdn Bhd in the solar industry for 4 years.
Matthias is an impactful speaker and trainer on environmental and sustainability issues. He has given talks in 42 countries worldwide and his engaging style of speaking is always very well received by diverse audiences including civil society, children, students, public sector and business people. Matthias has published a book, "The Greenman's Guide to Green Living and Working". His expertise extends to supporting sales teams in articulating the value of positive impact solutions and products, enabling them to align with evolving market demands for sustainability. Additionally, Matthias excels in guiding organizations through the development of decarbonization roadmaps and data inventories, helping them measure and reduce their carbon footprints. Whether it's driving ESG strategy or fostering a culture of sustainability, Matthias brings clarity, motivation, and actionable insights to every engagement.
2nd FAMAS Prestige Awards, March 2026
2024
Asia Pacific CSR Awards, 2016
3rd Whale, 2008
