Mihela Hladin

Founder, Greennovate, Slovenia and MAGIC, Made Green In China, Shanghai

Being born and raised in Slovenia, one of the world’s smallest countries, gives one a bit of stubbornness. Maybe this is why Mihela Hladin has always been intrigued by challenges that “cannot” be overcome.

An unusual combination of business sense, compassion and idealism, Mihela Hladin turned her eye to environmental issues in China in 2006. At the end of 2007, she founded Greennovate, a social business that is constantly pushing traditional barriers, integrating sustainable concepts into business and community practices in China.