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Lawrence Ellis

Founder & CEO

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One Thriving Planet

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About

We’re on the precipice of climate catastrophe and in the midst of the sixth mass extinction event ever. What we do over the next few years will determine the fate of all life in the biosphere for thousands, perhaps millions, of years. My life is a stand for a sustainable & regenerative, equitable & just, thriving world for all. I have 25+ years experience as an Executive, Consultant, Thought Leader, Coach. My expertise is in Complex Systems (environmental, human & tech - esp. Biomimetics), Sustainability, Transformation, Leadership, Equity, Agile. Results where I was the engagement executive or executive consultant include: * 25 landmark national anti-pollution demonstration projects * Dramatically strengthened language of EPA legislation * 100% user-adoption of new IT system dramatically improving enviro-safety in largest utility company in US * Most advanced Business Readiness approach in one of Silicon Valley's most successful companies, to enable 100% readiness for go live of Salesforce CPQ in company’s largest-ever change program * Salvaged joint venture on a renewable biochemical with potential product implications of hundreds of millions of dollars * Most successful product

Experience

Lead Sustainability Advisor & Executive Coacha)plan coaching
Nov 2022
Head of Revenuea)plan coaching
Mar 2018 to Apr 2021
Executive Consultant and Thought LeaderAccenture
Oct 2019 to Nov 2022
Engagement Executive & Executive Change Lead (4-month Contract Consultant)Box
Jun 2017 to Sep 2017
Executive Change Strategist (6-month Contract Consultant)VMware
May 2018 to Oct 2018
Engagement Executive & Executive Transformation Lead (6-month Contract Consultant)VMware
Feb 2016 to Jul 2016
Executive Change Lead (5-month Contract Consultant)VMware
Jun 2015 to Oct 2015
Founder & CEO EmeritusPaths to Change
Jan 1995 to Jan 2015
Senior Organizational Effectiveness ConsultantCSAA Insurance Group
Jan 1995 to Jan 1997
DirectorInteraction Associates
Jan 1990 to Jan 1995

Education

University of Oxford
Masters Interdisciplinary
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. Philosophy
The Lawrenceville School