5.00 of 5
Top rated!5 of 5
Marga was exactly what we were looking for in a keynote speaker - informative, refreshing, realistic, and entertaining. “We had high hopes, and Marga exceeded all expectations.
Eric Neal
Scaled Agile
Marga Hoek is one of the world’s most sought-after keynote speakers on sustainable business, future leadership, and technology for good. Recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the top 30 global management thinkers, she is a multiple golden award-winning author, visionary CEO, and internationally respected strategist who operates at the nexus of business, technology, and positive impact.
Marga is a three-time CEO, known for pioneering business models that unite sustainability, advanced technologies, and long-term financial success. She founded *Business for Good* to accelerate innovative, future-ready enterprises and serves as a Global Voice at Imagine5, the global storytelling platform for environmental change.
She has authored three trailblazing books — all globally awarded — including the landmark “The Trillion Dollar Shift”, the first business book on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and “Tech for Good”, her most recent bestseller that showcases 75 breakthrough technologies solving real-world challenges. The book was named one of Thinkers50's Best Management Books of 2024 and won the golden Axiom Business Book Award. She has been acknowledged a global voice for the Imagine5 global storytelling platform.
As a former CEO of both private enterprises and the Sustainable Business Association, Marga has led major transformations from linear to circular business models and from shareholder value to stakeholder impact. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Financial Times, G7 and G20 reports, and the Huffington Post.
Marga is a powerful voice on global stages such as the World Economic Forum, United Nations summits, corporate events, and C-suite strategy sessions. She is renowned for her sharp strategic clarity, compelling storytelling, and ability to empower audiences with courageous, regenerative leadership strategies.
5 of 5
Marga was exactly what we were looking for in a keynote speaker - informative, refreshing, realistic, and entertaining. “We had high hopes, and Marga exceeded all expectations.
Eric Neal Scaled Agile
5 of 5
Marga Hoek inspired everyone in the audience with her thrilling keynote.” on the theme of sustainable technology for good.
World Lottery Association
5 of 5
We don’t know how she does it – her impact is amazing and the audience is completely hooked!
Onestream
5 of 5
Marga delivered a tour de force on the pivotal role that business leaders have to play.” in turning the tide on sustainability.
Simon Boucher CEO, Irish Management Institute
5 of 5
Marga shook our audience out of their usual mindset and made them think differently, amazing!
GAD World
5 of 5
We would highly recommend Marga as a keynote speaker for any event. Her extensive knowledge and passion will deliver high value to any audience.
Dani Girolami Expense Reduction Analysts
5 of 5
It was great huge thanks to Marga for a perfect presentation that set the tone of our conference, for others to build on.
Europlatform Conference, IPAF
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
Navigate Complexity. Inspire Change. Build the Business of Tomorrow.
Marga reveals how today’s leaders can turn turbulence into opportunity through innovation, regeneration, and courageous leadership. This keynote is a call to boldness, strategy, and long-term impact.
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
Harnessing Technology to Solve the World’s Greatest Challenges.
A dynamic presentation featuring 75 real-life global examples of how AI, deeptech, and cleantech are changing the world for the better. Marga shows how businesses can leverage technology as a force for good and growth.
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
Doing well and doing good are in a positive synergy.
Marga demonstrates how positive impact isn’t just ethical — it’s a growth driver. She explores the evolving business case for sustainability and shares pioneering strategies that open new markets and boost competitive advantage.
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
How Circular Economy Unlocks New Growth and Innovation.
Marga Hoek brings global insights and business cases that show how circular models drive innovation, reduce costs, and meet the expectations of regulators and next-gen consumers. A powerful roadmap for future-proofing business.
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
Purpose as a clear navigator in uncertain times.
In an age of volatility, Marga presents a clear case for purpose as performance. She reveals how leading companies embed purpose into strategy, governance, and metrics — turning values into enterprise value.
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
The Future of Governance, Moral Authority and: lead!
Tailored for chairs, board members, and senior leaders, this keynote explores how the role of boards is transforming under ESG, AI, and generational pressure. Marga outlines how boards can regain trust and strategic foresight.
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
What the Next Generation Demands of Today’s Leaders.
With deep insight and data, Marga explains how Gen Z is reshaping leadership, workplace culture, and purpose alignment. She reveals what leaders must do to attract, engage, and co-create with this bold new generation.
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
How Finance Can Drive both Global Goals and Markets.
This session highlights how banks, funds, and private equity can align capital with the SDGs and ESG strategy. Marga shows how sustainable finance is creating new frontiers for business and investment returns.
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
Steering Technology with Intent and Ethics.
A timely talk on the rise of AI and the urgent role of leadership in guiding its responsible application. Marga presents the ethical, societal, and business dimensions of AI, making it a must-hear for modern executives.
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
Small Acts, Big Ripples – How Leaders Create Movement.
This keynote empowers individuals to realize the ripple effect of their own leadership. Marga blends behavioral science with inspiring stories of change-makers who sparked transformation from within.
Keynote by Marga Hoek:
How the Global Goals Become Global Business.
A visionary call to action urging business to embrace the SDGs as strategy. Marga outlines how aligning with the global goals drives innovation, resilience, and commercial opportunity.
Watch Marga Hoek in action!
Watch Marga Hoek in action!
Watch Marga Hoek in action!
Watch Marga Hoek in action!
