Peggy Liu is an internationally renowned sustainability and motivational speaker, best known for her dynamic leadership in driving China’s green transformation. As Chairperson of the Joint US-China Collaboration on Clean Energy (JUCCCE), she has become a central figure in catalysing environmental progress across the country. A compelling voice for climate action and sustainable living, Peggy inspires audiences with her vision for a greener future and the practical steps needed to achieve it. Through keynote speeches, TED talks, and international forums, she has captured global attention as both a thought leader and an energetic change-maker.
Peggy began her career in management consulting with McKinsey & Company before moving into roles in the technology sector, including leadership positions at Symantec and Zaplet. However, it was in 2007 that she fully dedicated herself to environmental advocacy, taking on the role of Chairperson at JUCCCE. Since then, she has been instrumental in shaping China's clean energy policy and sustainability agenda. Under her guidance, JUCCCE has driven critical initiatives such as smart-grid modernisation, the promotion of energy-efficient lighting, and the development of low-carbon eco-cities.
In recent years, Peggy has expanded her influence through various global platforms. She founded Food Heroes in 2013, an educational programme that encourages environmentally conscious eating habits among children and families, which has become JUCCCE’s primary focus. She also created Tornado Leadership in 2021, a pioneering model for community and organisational leadership aligned with sustainable development. Peggy currently sits on the board of Project Drawdown and serves as a senior advisor to the Nation of Hawaii. Her academic roles, including Distinguished Professor at the China Academy of Governance and lecturer for national leadership academies, further reflect her deep commitment to educating and empowering future leaders.
Peggy is hired as a speaker not only for her remarkable expertise but for her ability to communicate complex environmental issues in a way that resonates and motivates. Her diverse career and visionary leadership make her uniquely equipped to guide organisations toward sustainable transformation. With a rare blend of authority, passion, and clarity, she is an ideal speaker for those seeking to understand global sustainability trends and foster impactful change within their own institutions.
