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March 23, 2026

Why Connection is the Heart of Radical Change

For over two decades at Virgin Unite, I’ve had the privilege of seeing what happens when people stop working in silos and start working in deep, purposeful partnership. It is the only way we can tackle the pressing issues facing our planet today.

That’s why I am so honored to be included in the upcoming book, Gamechangers: How Global CEOs Make Sustainability Work in the Real World.

Authors Elena Doms and Luba Zaritskaia have pulled back the curtain on the honest, difficult, and deeply personal conversations happening in boardrooms today. It explores how leaders navigate the pressure when their values are put to the test.

I am particularly humbled to be included alongside leaders I deeply admire, like Lukas Haynes (formerly of the David Rockefeller Fund), whose commitment to mission-aligned investing and climate justice is truly transformative, as well as friends from the IKEA Foundation, Patagonia Provisions, and more.

We are launching the book on April 2nd in Antwerp at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges. If you are in the region, join us for the panel discussion and celebration of these collective stories.

Let’s learn from each other and scale the solutions the world so desperately needs.

Pre-order your copy or register for the Antwerp launch event here: thechangemakersbook.com

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