Kristin D. Rechberger

• Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dynamic Planet, USA

Degree in Public Policy and Documentary Film Certificate, Duke University. Entrepreneur. Former Luce Foundation Fellow, Seoul. Later, travelled extensively throughout Asia, designing educational systems and producing documentary films and educational materials. Former Senior Vice-President, Global Programs and Partnerships, National Geographic Society; helped lead its global expansion by launching and growing its international cable channels, its global corporate partnerships division, and its global research, conservation and exploration programmes. Founder and CEO, Dynamic Planet, a company that designs and scales conservation projects for economic and social sustainability. Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum (2009); currently on the Advisory Council and involved with several working groups including oceans, the shared economy and the future of global development.