35 years experience in the sustainability field, driven, passionate, educator, business builder.
Matthias Gelber originates from Germany, and grew up in a small village surrounded by the forests. 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.
In 2009 he started Eco Warriors Malaysia, a community movement focused on taking positive action to combat climate challenges. He has been a trainer and judge in the last few years at Miss Earth Philippines, Malaysia and Global.
Matthias, The Green Man, is currently the Brand Ambassador for AvantWood Finland, and he is ESG advisor for the Philippines Stock Exchange, and heads various projects in the UAE and South East Asia. Matthias is very well connected in the Property Development & Construction Industries in Asia, and leads various green initiatives in this industry. In 2020 he joined ProperLy Asia Sdn Bhd to head the ESG & SDG Advisory Team.
He has given Eco & Sustainability talks in 42 countries.
He now lives a happy family life in the Philippines.
Planted 100,000+ trees.
Connect with Matthias – www.greenmanspeaks.com