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Impact Solution Experts
Meet the Positive Impact Experts behind the 2026 Official Selection!
Mission of the impact solution experts
ChangeNOW’s mission is to gather
the most promising innovations for our planet
at the Exhibition of Solutions for the Planet
during the annual ChangeNOW Summit.
Therefore, the selection can be challenging, especially since our 14 exhibition zones tackle our time’s very different and complex challenges.
In order to strengthen the credibility and quality of the selection, “IMPACT SOLUTION EXPERTS” are convened.
Each of them shall be an expert for one of the great thematics the Exhibition of Solutions for the planet presents and is therefore called to contribute to the selection of solutions during the following months.
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The selection criteria
- Positive Impact: Address one or more UN SDGs with clear impact KPIs.
- Scalability: Show potential for scaling or replication.
- Innovation: Present new and reimagined approaches.
- Business Model: Have a viable business model, profitable or with a clear path to profitability.
Additional criteria: Preference for solutions with tangible demonstrations or immersive experiences.
We also consider quotas to insure an international representation.
The current selection committee of past ChangeNOW 2026
Kévin Chen – Consulting Director (Circul’R)
Kevin Chen is a seasoned professional with extensive consulting experience and a deep commitment to sustainability. He has a strong track record of guiding businesses and territories in their transition to a circular economy, helping them reinvent their economic models and reduce their environmental footprint.
Galitt Kenan – Executive Director France (Jane Goodall Institute)
Galitt Kenan is a committed advocate for biodiversity and has dedicated her career to protecting biodiversity. She has worked tirelessly to promote positive change in these areas and is strongly committed to making a difference.
Olivier Raybaud – Managing Director (Swen Capital Partners)
With a diverse background in investment, private equity, and environmental protection, Olivier is particularly passionate about ocean health and has dedicated himself to working on solutions in this area.
Philippe du Payrat – Délégué général (MaVoie.org)
Philippe du Payrat, co-founder of 4jours.work and MaVoie.org, is a positive impact expert shaping the future of work. His work promotes four-day work weeks, youth inclusion, and lifelong learning, driving organizations to become more sustainable, equitable, and resilient.
Christine Goulay – Founder (Sustainabelle Advisory Services)
Christine Goulay has a thorough understanding of sustainable fashion thanks to her wealth of experience in this area, including working with investors, brands, and innovators to scale sustainable solutions.
Philippe Birker – COO & Co-Founder (Climate Farmers)
As the COO & Co-founder of Climate Farmers, Philippe Birker supports regenerative farmers in Europe, focusing on soil regeneration. He brings extensive knowledge to the food and agriculture sector.
Linda Mai Phung – Consultante en Mode éco-responsable (Studio Linda Mai Phung)
A graduate of Duperré Paris in Art Direction, Linda Mai co-directed two sustainable fashion brands for 10 years, working with ethical production partners across Asia and Europe. Her work has been featured in VOGUE, The New York Times, Harper’s Bazaar, and more, and has received four awards for sustainable fashion design.
Today as a design consultant based in Paris, she focuses on user-centered design as an UX-UI Designer and teaches eco-fashion design and low impact sourcing.
Co-founder of Atelier Mode & Impacts, a serious game raising awareness on the impacts of fashion through a collaborative workshop.
Matthias Schanze – (Rethink Ventures)
Matthias Schanze is a General Partner at Rethink Ventures, a Munich-based investment firm with a €50 million fund dedicated to early-stage mobility, automotive, and logistics startups. Previously, he led the mobility team at Siemens’ venture fund, Next47, where he played a key role in driving innovation. With over 15 years of experience in the sector, Schanze is committed to supporting sustainable transportation solutions across Europe.
Dimitri Carbonnelle – Founder & Author
(Livosphere)
Dimitri Carbonnelle, founder of Livosphere, leads projects, delivers keynote speeches focused on decarbonization, climate change adaptation, circular economy, CSR/CSRD, and digital sustainability. He is a spokesperson for the Shifters / The Shift Project (think tank dedicated to low-carbon economy) and advocates for energy, climate, and green industry legislation. He is also the author of the book “2050, Crash or Renaissance ? Towards a “mistletoe ball” society”, which explores strategies for addressing and adapting to climate challenges.
Kenneth Marc Strzepek – Senior Research Fellow (MIT & International Food Policy research Institue)
Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute, Washington DC USA
Visiting Fellow, Oxford Martin School, Oxford UK
Research Scientist, MIT Center for Sustainabilty Science and Strategy, Cambridge. MA USA
Climate, Water and Food Specialist, MIT Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab, Cambridge. MA USA
Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado, Boulder , Colorado USA
Senior Consultant, Industrial Economics, Inc., Cambridge, MA USA
Sarah Cerange – Community Manager (B Lab France)
As Head of Community at B Lab France, the NGO behind the B Corp movement, Sarah plays a key role in building and supporting a vibrant community of businesses using business as a force for good. In addition to leading community engagement, Sarah serves as a local expert on B Lab’s standards, with a focus on social impact topics such as JEDI, human rights, and fair work. Their work is dedicated to advancing a more inclusive, equitable, and fair economy through collective action and business transformation.
Margaux Durand – Doctorante
Margaux recently completed her PhD seeking to improve corporate biodiversity impact measurements, performed at the interface of academia and the private sector, with international research collaborations. She has a strong interdisciplinary background, as well as experience working in the public sector on renewable energy policies.
Elisabeth Whithlow
Founding Executive Director
Regenerative Organic Alliance
Hugo Le Breton
Head of Impact
Ocean Impact Capital
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