Andrew Winston

Bestselling Author of "Net Zero" & "Green to Gold"

  • Former Director of Marketing & Business Development at Time Inc
  • Director of the Corporate Environmental Strategy Project at Yale University
  • Ranks #3 on the Management Thinkers in the World List by Thinkers50
  • Bestselling author of “Net Positive”, “The Big Pivot” & “Green Recovery”

Discover Andrew Winston’s biography of published work below.

Green Recovery
Green Recovery
Green to Gold
Green to Gold
The Big Pivot
The Big Pivot
Net Positive
Net Positive

When Andrew Winston is booked for events, they are known to discuss the following speaking topics:

The Drive to Net Positive
Courageous Companies Thrive

Andrew Winston, author of “Green Recovery” is one of the foremost sustainable business and change management experts in the world. Having worked with large corporations around the world, Andrew has spent 20 years of his career building sustainable businesses and serves as a trusted advisor to globally recognised organisations such as 3M, Unilever, Bank of America, Bayer, Coca-Cola, Cisco, HP, and Johnson & Johnson to name a few. Now available to hire as a keynote speaker on topics such as megatrends, climate change and sustainable strategy & innovation, Andrew is a seasoned speaker.

Andrew’s educational qualifications include a BA in Economics from Princeton University, an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale University. After serving as an Associate at the Boston Consulting Group, where he offered strategic advice to Fortune 500 companies, Andrew worked as the Director of Marketing & Business Development at Time Inc. He has also served as Director of Business Development at MTV & VH1 before he worked as the Director of the Corporate Environmental Strategy Project at Yale University. It was during this time that Andrew worked on his bestselling book “Green to Gold”, a blueprint for businesses to manage and profit from environmental challenges. The success of the book was such that it was named in the Inc. Magazine’s All-Time List of 30 Books every manager should own.

A prolific author, Andrew has established himself as one of the leading voices on sustainability and corporate strategy. His books have received great commendations; for example, “The Big Pivot” was named Best Business Book of the Year by Strategy+Business Magazine and “Net Positive” was featured on the Thinkers50 Best New Management Booklist. Editorial Board Member of the MIT Sloan Management Review, Andrew’s knowledge of latest management trends and thought leadership has been recognised around the world. Included on the Thinkers50 Top Management Thinkers List in 2021, he currently ranks #3 on the Management Thinkers in the World List by Thinkers50.

Andrew’s excellence as a thought leader and public speaker are evident in his TED Institute Talk “The Big Pivot” where he shares his views on how we must radically change business operations to combat climate change. Keen on inspiring businesses to build a thriving world, Andrew is one of the most knowledgeable people when it comes to the intersection of business and the planet. Through his keynote addresses, he offers a positive outlook on the actions we can take to make the world a better place. When booked to speak at events, Andrew Winston shares his expertise on subjects such as environmental strategy, sustainability, value creation and innovation. If you need a speaker for your next sustainability event, Andrew Winston is one of the best choices. Hire him today!

Official Testimonials

Andrew Winston is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:

“Andrew has a preternatural ability to perform, please, and above all leave everyone cheering.
His insight into the industry is incomparable…”
Jigar, Co-Founder, Generate Capital
“Andrew inspired both our leadership team and external partners by outlining a way forward with our shared vision of net positivity.”
Christoph, Chief Markets Officer (CMO), SIG Group
“Your talk helped the team connect the macro trends of the world’s energy system directly to our day to day business.”
Donny, President, Trane

To enquire about Andrew Winston for your event or corporate function, simply contact us via agent@sustainability-speakers.com or call a booking agent on 0207 1010 553.