David Katz is a recognized international leader in the fight against ocean plastic, and founder and CEO of Plastic Bank. An Ocean Steward by passion and purpose, Katz's innovative and environmentally conscious approach to creating a global network of collection communities has helped reframe plastic collection as a currency for impoverished communities, as well as an opportunity to stop billions of plastic bottles before they reach the ocean. His leadership has earned him numerous accolades, including the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health and the Ernst & Young Lifetime Achievement award, and has been featured in hundreds of international news and investigative articles. Katz is a skilled entrepreneur with a diverse portfolio of work experience to his name, including hospitality management, tracking and alarm system development, and serving as a thought leader at the Core Values Institute. He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization and has appeared in award-winning documentaries.