Peter Wang Hjemdahl is a Chinese-Norwegian social entrepreneur and Chief Innovation Officer & Founder of rePurpose Global, the world’s leading Plastic Action Platform bringing together brands, consumers, innovators, and policymakers to collectively combat the plastic waste crisis.

At rePurpose Global, Peter leads a team focused on strategic partnerships and initiatives aimed at accelerating systems impact against plastic pollution and broadening the organization’s theory of change. Peter has been awarded membership in several notable cohorts of entrepreneurial and impact leaders, such as Forbes 30 Under 30, the Unreasonable Fellowship, BMW Foundation Responsible Leaders Network, President’s Engagement Prize, and the Halcyon Fellowship.

Peter Wang Hjemdahl

Chief Innovation Officer & Founder, rePurpose Global

Session:

Day 1 | 20 April 2025 | Panel discussion: Turning Low-Value Plastic Waste into High-Impact Solutions