Eva Gladek

Eva Gladek is the founder and CEO of Metabolic, a firm dedicated to solving global sustainability challenges and advancing a circular economy. After earning her Master of Environmental Management (MEM) from Yale University in 2009, Eva Gladek immediately began shaping the future of global sustainability. Her strong academic foundation also includes a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology from Amherst College in 2005, which informed her scientific and systems-based approach to complex environmental issues. In 2012, Gladek founded Metabolic, a pioneering firm dedicated to solving global sustainability challenges and spearheading the transition to a circular economy.

Through Metabolic, Gladek has advised numerous organizations, including major cities, prominent NGOs, and industry leaders across diverse sectors, establishing the firm as a leader in sustainable innovation. She has developed influential methodologies for systems transformation, circular economy principles, and sustainable design, which have been broadly adopted within the industry. Gladek’s expertise has positioned her as a key influencer in sustainability, particularly in the Netherlands, a country recognized globally for its significant advancements in circular economy initiatives. Metabolic’s activities span comprehensive consulting, in-depth research, and strategic venture building.

Eva Gladek remains at the forefront of the industry, consistently engaging with advanced sustainability questions and leveraging her profound expertise to develop and implement impactful, scalable solutions for a healthier planet.