Michael Liebreich

Michael Liebreich is a pre-eminent authority on the transition to a sustainable economy, encompassing clean energy, smart infrastructure and climate finance. As the founder of New Energy Finance in 2004, which was later acquired to become BloombergNEF, he revolutionised how the financial sector analyses renewable resources. He currently serves as the chairman of Liebreich Associates and is a Co-Founding Partner of EcoPragma Capital, a growth equity firm dedicated to supporting commercially viable businesses within the net-zero transition. His influence extends to the highest levels of international policy, having served on the advisory group for the UN Secretary General’s Sustainable Energy for All initiative and the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Councils. A former member of the UK Board of Trade, Michael was recently recognised for his contributions to the sector with an Honorary Fellowship from the Energy Institute in 2022. His diverse professional background includes senior roles at McKinsey & Co, venture capital experience with Groupe Arnault, and leadership positions in the media industry. Beyond his corporate and advisory work, Michael hosts the influential weekly podcast Cleaning Up, engaging with global leaders on the future of mobility and sustainable development. A graduate of both Cambridge and Harvard Business School, and a former Olympic skier, he brings a unique blend of technical engineering knowledge and commercial acumen to the stage. Local and international audiences book Michael for his ability to translate complex energy trends into clear strategic directions for the modern business landscape. On stage, Michael Liebreich is best known for talks on Transport, Infrastructure & Energy, 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. Their work resonates with leaders across Finance & Economics and Sustainability & Environment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Michael Liebreich 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 UK, Michael Liebreich 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 Michael Liebreich would approach your audience.