Ellen McArthur

Ellen MacArthur is a renowned British sailor and former record-holder who became famous for her solo Atlantic crossing at age 18 and her Vendée Globe solo around-the-world race. After her sailing career, she founded the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which promotes a circular economy—an approach to resource use that minimizes waste and encourages recycling, reuse, and sustainable design. Through her foundation, she advocates for transforming global economic systems to be more environmentally efficient, helping businesses and governments adopt sustainable practices for a healthier planet.