Mark Rowland

Mark Rowland is the Chief Collaboration Officer at Greenhouse, a climate action ecosystem based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.1 He has held this position since November 2021 and has dedicated himself to supporting climate action and achieving the UN's goal of keeping global warming below 2 degrees Celsius from pre-industrial levels.12

Professional Background

Mark's role at Greenhouse involves connecting various stakeholders, including governments, scientists, companies, climate tech firms, ecopreneurs, and society, to drive collaboration and co-innovation in climate action.1 He is passionate about using open innovation challenges and other core products to help large companies reduce their emissions by connecting them with climate tech solutions.1

Personal Philosophy and Approach

Mark's approach to his work and life is guided by several key principles:

1. Purpose-driven: He believes in living life with purpose and bringing meaning to his actions.1
2. Relationship-focused: He values connecting with people and building positive, meaningful relationships.1
3. Strengths-based: He aims to utilize his capabilities to their fullest in pursuit of his purpose.1
4. Progress-oriented: He believes in making progress toward achieving goals and moving forward.1

Skills and Interests

Mark incorporates various skills and interests into his work, including:

• System dynamics
• NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
• Coaching
• Value-based management
• Facilitation
• Design thinking
• Sustainability
• Digitization
• Disruption1

Previous Experience

Prior to his role at Greenhouse, Mark served as a Member of the Board of Directors for Green Our Planet from January 2015 to November 2022.1 This organization focuses on teaching students to care for the planet through STEM school garden and hydroponics programs across the United States.1

Mark Rowland is known for his passion for connecting, collaborating, and co-innovating for climate action. He believes that entrepreneurs will be a driving force for much-needed change on our planet and is dedicated to supporting them in this endeavor.1