Achim Steiner

Achim Steiner is admired globally for serving as the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme and the Chairman of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group. Having gained over 20 years of expert experience throughout his field, he has transformed the industry throughout his varying high-profile roles and now aims to inspire the next generation of professionals to continue his sustainability journey. As the recipient of the Slovak Republic’s Gold Medal for Diplomatic Service, Achim’s illustrious career is respected by audiences globally. When looking to hire a captivating sustainability speaker to attend your next event, do not hesitate in hiring Achim today.

As the current Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, Achim has taken the sustainability industry by storm for many years, sharing his specialist knowledge with professionals globally. Implementing positive change throughout society, he is also working as the Chairman of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group. A leading authority in the private sector, Achim was selected to become the Co-Chair of the United Nations Task Force on Digital Financing of Sustainable Development Goals by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in 2017, an opportunity which allows him to create a bridge between the corporate and sustainability industries.

With a remarkable career behind him, Achim entered the industry in 1991 by fulfilling a role at the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Keen to develop a vast knowledge and skillset, he secured numerous admirable roles throughout his career, including becoming the Chief Technical Advisor for the Mekong River Commission, the Director of the United Nations Environmental Programme, and the Director-General of the United Nations Office in Nairobi. With his expert knowledge spanning a wide range of areas, Achim has become a popular speaker choice for events of all kinds.

An incredibly talented sustainability professional, Achim Steiner is now in high demand to attend speaking engagements internationally. In recognition of his remarkable career, he has been the recipient of multiple awards throughout his career, including The National German Sustainability Award, a Republic of Korea Order, and the Slovak Republics’ gold medal for Diplomatic Service. An inspirational figure throughout the sustainability industry, Achim is the ideal speaker to educate audiences of all ages and backgrounds.