Big Tree Global | Talks & Workshops

Beyond Compliance:
World-Class Impact and Business Value

Inspire your audience with our award-winning, Cambridge University-endorsed insights and FORBES-praised leadership framework, to create powerful impact and strategic advantage.

"A Powerhouse for Sustainable Growth."

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Keynotes & Interactive Sessions

Sustainability has become increasingly complex and challenging. While detailed technical frameworks serve an important purpose, they can make it harder to focus on what matters most; the opportunities that create the strongest impact, engagement, innovation, growth, and competitive advantage.

Grounded in our Forbes-praised tools and Cambridge University-endorsed insights, Dr van de Velde’s talks and interactive sessions provide a clear compass to navigate complexity and sharpen strategic priorities for:

- Improved impact returns.
- Stronger purpose culture.

- Enhanced innovation and growth.

- More visible business value.

Melanie van de Velde, PhD

Dr. Melanie van de Velde is a unique voice in the global sustainability movement, delivering a compelling blend of big-picture thinking and global best practises. Her thought-leading insights have been a pivotal moment for people ranging from CEOs, Sustainability Leaders, MBA executives and professionals across industries.

After leading Asia Pacific markets for a global tech giant and leadership roles in tech start-ups, Melanie ran an enterprise empowering women in a Nairobi slum, an experience that fuelled her passion to research powerful solutions to our global issues. She holds a PhD in sustainability strategy, an MBA with Distinction, and an MSc in Industrial Engineering.

A Global Goals expert, TEDx speaker, and founder of Big Tree Global, Melanie is recognized for her award-winning research on overcoming global challenges, honoured with the Adam Smith Prize for PhD Excellence, nominated by the Social Innovation Director at Cambridge University. Her book, Lead Like a Genius: How to Outgrow the Competition and Transform Our World, was described by Forbes Books as “A Powerhouse for Sustainable Growth”.

"Dr van de Velde's research is outstanding and a worthy winner of the Adam Smith Prize for PhD Excellence"

Dr. Helen Haugh

Research Director

Centre for Social Innovation

Cambridge University

Ignite Conversations that Drive Impact

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Testimonials

I had the pleasure of listening to Melanie opening our first international ESG city conference, held in Brazil.

Without a doubt, this was the highlight of the event.

Exceptional experience and technique and a didactic that kept everyone engaged.

Marcus Maida
Conference Director, TEDx Speaker, Lawyer, Business Consultant
Brazil

Inspirational.

Melanie’s MPACT Wheel simplifies this immensely complex topic that we want to tackle together.
It really helped to structure our thinking and which areas of the wheel we want to focus on.

Jules Prick
Co-Founder Koos Service Design
The Netherlands

You have made a profound impact on my life.

Despite the popularity of ESG and sustainability, I have found it lacking in depth and workable solutions. Your insights opened my eyes and have not only deepened my understanding but also provided me with a clearer direction and inspiration to make a truly positive difference in the world.

Yue Shue
Executive MBA, Amazon
China