Marga Hoek

Marga Hoek is a distinguished business leader and strategist who specialises in the intersection of sustainability and commercial success. Recognised on the prestigious Thinkers50 list, she provides expert guidance to governments and international corporations on how to integrate environmental, social, and governance factors into their core operations. Having served as the CEO and Chairperson of the Dutch Sustainable Business Association, she possesses extensive experience in C-suite leadership and non-executive directorship across various sectors, including finance, technology, and real estate. As a prolific author, her influential works include The Trillion Dollar Shift, which explores the vast economic opportunities within the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and New Economy Business, which examines the synergy between innovation and shared value. In her recent publication, Tech For Good, she illustrates how Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies can address global challenges such as climate change and inequality. Her approach focuses on transforming capital and strategy to ensure businesses remain profitable while contributing to a sustainable future. An engaging and authoritative speaker, Marga provides audiences with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate evolving regulations and shifting market demands. Her presentations provide a clear vision of how modern organisations can leverage technology and innovation to secure a competitive advantage in a rapidly changing global economy. On stage, Marga Hoek is best known for talks on Energy & Sustainability and Esg & Social Responsibility. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Marga Hoek is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in Netherlands, Marga Hoek travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Marga Hoek would approach your audience.