Jens Nielsen is the founder and CEO of the World Climate Foundation, and a political economist with extensive experience in top leadership roles around the world. His career includes senior positions at leading organizations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers, Cision PR Newswire, and Mitsubishi Electric. A driving force in global climate and biodiversity action, Jens co-founded the Climate Investment Coalition, which has played a pivotal role in mobilizing multi-billion USD investments for climate solutions. Widely recognized as a skilled boardroom expert, he serves on the boards of the Climate Planet Foundation and Art 2030 and is frequently sought after for his strategic insights. His leadership and long-standing commitment have made him a prominent figure in the international climate movement. Jens regularly shares his expertise on finance, innovation, technology, nature-based solutions, biodiversity, and the role of AI in addressing climate and sustainability challenges. He has spoken at major global forums, including the TED Countdown Summit and Web Summit, and has shared the stage with notable figures such as Mette Frederiksen, Prime Minister of Denmark, Mexican climate activist Xiye Bastida, and Sir Richard Branson. He also delivers keynotes and workshops at collaborative events worldwide.