Ivana Gazibara

Ivana Gazibara is a highly respected sustainability strategist and keynote speaker with over 15 years of experience shaping the future of sustainable development across sectors. Known for her dynamic speaking style and deep insight into systemic change, Ivana engages audiences with compelling narratives about the transition to more resilient, equitable, and sustainable economies. As a speaker, she combines thought leadership with practical expertise, drawing on a career dedicated to advancing long-term sustainability strategies for corporations, foundations, and policy institutions.

Ivana began her professional journey in the corporate world as a Business Controls Analyst at IBM, but her commitment to social and environmental impact soon led her to roles that aligned more closely with her values. Early on, she consulted for organisations such as Oxfam and CleanStar Trust, before making a significant impact as an Analyst at SustainAbility, where she advised leading global corporations on sustainability strategy. Her career took a pivotal turn when she joined Forum for the Future as a Senior Strategic Advisor; in this role she focused on research around future sustainability trends. She went on to take on further leadership roles including Principal Sustainability Advisor and Head of Futures.

In recent years, Ivana has continued to push boundaries in sustainable investment and systems change. She is currently the Director of Systemic Investment Programmes at the TransCap Initiative, where she helps reimagine how capital flows can drive transformative change. Her influence extends to governance and advisory roles, including serving as a Board Trustee for the EIRIS Foundation and as a member of the Sustainability Advisory Committee for Liontrust Asset Management. These positions reflect both her strategic foresight and her ability to connect sustainability principles with real-world investment and policy decisions.

Ivana is frequently hired as a speaker because she offers a rare combination of systems thinking, cross-sector experience, and visionary leadership. Her ability to distil complex global challenges into accessible insights makes her an invaluable voice in sustainability discourse. Whether addressing investors, business leaders, or public audiences, Ivana provides not only inspiration but also actionable strategies for driving positive change in an uncertain world.