Book Melanie Larkins As a Speaker

Melanie has a rare blend of strong academic foundation, global business leadership experience across industries and company types, nonprofit leadership experience, technical sustainability expertise, and technology expertise. She specializes in keynotes, fireside chats, workshops, and panels on topics such as:

  • Bringing Clarity to ESG Regulatory Chaos

  • How to Turn Sustainability from a Compliance Exercise Into a Revenue Driver

  • Practical ESG / Sustainability Guidance for Boards and C-Suites

  • What Sustainability Leaders Need to Know About AI + Quantum Computing

  • Building Regenerative Businesses for the Future

Attendees walk away with greater clarity, data-backed insights, and practical tools to put those insights into action.

about melanie

Melanie Larkins specializes in high-stakes ESG / Sustainability implementation. A tenured Executive with a reputation for high performance and excellence, she’s built ESG / Sustainability systems for major brands like Microsoft (via LinkedIn), Accenture, Capgemini, and Protiviti. Clients are consistently impressed by her passion for and knowledge about the many dimensions of Sustainability grounded in real targets, data, metrics, and accountability.

A well-rounded systems thinker, Melanie is a rare blend of strong academic foundation, global business leadership across industries, technical sustainability skills, and technology expertise including AI and quantum computing. Outside of work, she loves to spend time with her son, walking in nature, creating art and music, practicing yoga and meditation, and ice skating.

speaking formats

  • Keynotes (in-person or virtual)

  • Executive Briefings (custom, confidential strategy sessions)

  • Panel Moderation + Fireside Chats

  • Workshops + Immersive Labs (1–3 hours or half-day formats)

  • Retreat Intensives (customized sessions for leadership offsites)

  • Podcast + Media Appearances

  • Meeting Facilitation (Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, Innovation Ideation)

Melanie is a gifted speaker who can engage audiences of thousands of people in an auditorium to a handful of executives in a boardroom. She makes complex and intimidating topics digestible, brings objectivity and calm to high-stakes negotiations, and bridges opposing sides during high-conflict conversations. The remaining 2025 calendar is nearly full and the 2026 calendar is filling quickly. Booking early is recommended. Start by clicking the link below and completing the speaker form.

previous engagements 

  • United Nations (COP 29)

  • Climate Week NYC (Various)

  • UNICEF

  • LinkedIn

  • Accenture

  • We Mean Business Coalition

  • Georgia State University

  • University of South Florida

  • We Mean Business Coalition

  • Private briefings for PE firms and C-suite teams NDA protected)