Dame Ellen MacArthur

Dame Ellen MacArthur is a TED speaker who has written 1 quality-verified book, each paired here with their TED talk.

Dame Ellen MacArthur is a trailblazing sailor and environmental pioneer who has spent her life defying conventional boundaries and harnessing her passion for the ocean to drive innovation and positive change. With a storied sailing career that included becoming the youngest person to sail solo non-stop around the world at the age of 28, Ellen has leveraged her experience to challenge the status quo and pioneer a circular economy that prioritizes sustainability and regeneration over consumption and waste. As the founder of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, she has inspired a global movement of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to rethink the way we design, produce, and consume, and has become a beacon of hope for a more regenerative and resilient future for our planet.

• Race Against Time