Malcolm Wood is an award-winning entrepreneur and ambassador for Arc’teryx, Vacheron Constantin, the United Nations, and the sailing brand ORC. Recognized as a “UN Environment Mountain Hero”, he is widely regarded for his leadership in sustainability and innovation across hospitality, media, and design.
As a mentor and founder, Malcolm has built and backed ventures across hospitality, technology, food & beverage, media, and extreme sports, including the acclaimed Maximal Concepts, whose flagship brand Mott 32 has become one of the most awarded Chinese restaurant brands globally, and his latest platform Olyn, which aims to disrupt global media distribution.
climate change ambassador
Mott 32 is their flagship; one of the most awarded Chinese restaurants in the world, in key locations including Vegas, Vancouver, Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok and many more locations.
Tatler Asia
Selected as a UN Environment Programme Mountain Advocate, Malcolm Wood forms part of a group of influential athletes that help draw attention to emerging environmental issues around the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
UN Environment Programme
About Malcolm
Malcolm Wood is an adventurer, Arcteryx ambassador, athlete and entrepreneur.
Malcolm Wood is an award-winning entrepreneur and ambassador for Arc’teryx, Vacheron Constantin, the United Nations, and the sailing brand ORC. Recognized as a “UN Environment Mountain Hero”, he is widely regarded for his leadership in sustainability and innovation across hospitality, media, and design.
As a mentor and founder, Malcolm has built and backed ventures across hospitality, technology, food & beverage, media, and extreme sports, including the acclaimed Maximal Concepts, whose flagship brand Mott 32 has become one of the most awarded Chinese restaurant brands globally, and his latest platform Olyn, which aims to disrupt global media distribution.
Climate Change Embassador
Selected as an ambassador for the United Nations to join UN Environment’s campaign ‘Mountain Heroes’. The team consists of a group of other famous athletes, helping to draw attention to emerging environmental issues in climate change, waste, and biodiversity loss.
UN Environment Programme
MALCOLM G WOOD
ADVENTURER, ENTREPRENEUR
First paraglider, entrepreneur and environmental film maker to join the UN Environment Programme.
Selected as a UN Environment Programme Mountain Advocate, Malcolm Wood forms part of a group of influential athletes that help draw attention to emerging environmental issues around the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
UN Environment Programme
Historically known as Jimmy Cornell’s Aventura Zero, Prototype Outremer 4. zero is in the hands of a new explorer.
Mott 32 is their flagship; one of the most awarded Chinese restaurants in the world, in key locations including Vegas, Vancouver, Hong Kong, Dubai, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok and many more locations.
Tatler Asia
Learn as if your life counts on it and live like you may loose your life tomorrow.
Malcolm Wood
The Last Glaciers, most comprehensive film made about climate change, mountain environments and glaciers.
IMax
Asia's most successful, innovative and influential young people
Prestige Magazine
A Plastic Ocean is the most important films of our time
David Attenborough
Mott 32 elevated the sophistication of Chinese cuisine on a global platform
Joyce Wang
Professionals who inspire others through their exceptional achievements and participation in community service
Hong Kong Living
Mott 32 Vegas, the most important and influential design competition for food and beverage spaces worldwide
Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
For carrying sustainability through to food-making and film-making
Green is the New Black
The Aubrey, a collaboration between the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Hong Kong F&B group Maximal Concepts
Asia’s 50 Best Bars
Accolades
Asia's Most Influential Award
The First IMAX Partnership Environmental Documentary
Asia's Top 40 under 40 Award
Most Awarded Environmental Documentary 2017
World Interior Design Award Best Restaurant
Accolades
“Learn as if your life counts on it and live like you may loose your life tomorrow.” – Malcolm Wood
Tatler
“The Last Glaciers, most comprehensive film made about climate change, mountain environments and glaciers.”
iMax
Asia’s most successful, innovative and influential young people
Prestige
A Plastic Ocean
‘”Mott 32 elevated the sophistication of Chinese cuisine on a global platform” – Joyce Wang
Inside Festival
About
Malcolm’s experience as a leading global entrepreneur, mentor, explorer and athlete has led him to create and invest in numerous renowned businesses across many different sectors including Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Media & Film and Extreme sports.
He has been recognized extensively for his work in sustainability and business through various awards, including Tatler’s “Asia’s Most Influential,” Prestige’s “Top 40 Hong Kong Under 40s,” Money Asia’s “Top Financier,” the Hong Kong Living Influencer Award, and Green Is the New Black’s “Green Warrior Award.” An accomplished pilot, speed-rider, and mountaineer, he uses adventure as a platform to inspire environmental awareness and was recognised by the United Nations for his contribution to sustainability and environmental education.
A driver for change in the hospitality industry, Malcolm has co-founded Maximal Concepts, KIN Farms, Plastic Conscious, and other well-known ventures. He has opened more than 60 venues in his career. His flagship brand, Mott 32, is one of the most awarded Chinese restaurant brands, with locations in Hong Kong, Las Vegas, Vancouver, Toronto, Dubai, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok, and Cebu, and one of the most exciting pipelines in luxury dining, with upcoming openings in London, Los Angeles, Scottsdale, Riyadh, Bali, Budapest, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Abu Dhabi. Mott 32 redefines modern Chinese cuisine through artistry, sustainability, and authenticity.
He is Co-Founder of the Nova Steelhead Luxury Assets Fund, a Swiss-based investment partnership focused on acquiring and transforming hospitality assets into lasting expressions of culture, sustainability, and wellbeing. Malcolm leads the fund’s creative and asset-selection strategy, blending Nova’s institutional real-estate expertise (CHF ~4Bn AUM) with Steelhead’s global hospitality innovation.
Malcolm has been involved in multiple international productions, including A Plastic Ocean, one of the most awarded environmental documentaries, described by Sir David Attenborough as “the most important film of our time.” His latest film, IMAX Presents: The Last Glaciers, tackles humanity’s greatest challenge. Supported by renowned scientific institutions—NASA, MIT, INAIGEM, ICIMOD, Arctic Basecamp, GLACIOCLIM, Oxford University, and Climate Outreach.
He has been actively involved in the Plastic Oceans Foundation, Hong Kong Shark Foundation, Karma Flights, and Skeena Wild, and is the founder of Meru Projects, an NGO supporting environmental research focused on education and sustainable innovation.
climate change ambassador
Malcolm Wood
About
Malcolm’s experience as a leading global entrepreneur, mentor, explorer and athlete has led him to create and invest in numerous renowned businesses in hospitality, food & beverage, media, film and extreme sports.
The Last Glaciers
Projects
PRODUCER & EXPEDITION LEADER
The Last Glaciers
His latest film “IMAX Presents: The Last Glaciers”, filmed over four years in twelve countries covering geography from Antarctica to the high Himalayas, co-produced by his media company, Far North Productions, tackles humanity’s greatest challenge, climate change. A heart-wrenching story of discovery that takes the audience on a thrilling ride of extreme sports whilst sharing the camaraderie of the team as they confront personal challenges amongst the immense beauty of natural mountain environments. It was supported by some of the most highly respected scientific institutions globally, including NASA, MIT, INAIGEM, ICIMOD, Arctic Basecamp, GLACIOCLIM, Oxford University, and Climate Outreach, making it the most comprehensive film ever produced about the relationships between Climate Change and Glaciers. The film is also a market first for a partnership film on sustainability with IMAX.
ORC 57 ADV
Projects
Sustainable High-Speed Sailing
ORC 57 ADV
Having previously served as an ambassador for Outremer, Malcolm co-developed the 4.zero prototype alongside legendary sailor Jimmy Cornell. It became the world’s first production electric catamaran with fully integrated propulsion, setting a new benchmark for sustainable cruising.
Now as ORC’s newest ambassador, Malcolm brings a proven track record in sustainable innovation and performance sailing to one of the world’s most advanced catamaran brands. The new ORC 57 ADV—designed in close partnership with him—pushes the limits of long-range, wind-powered exploration. With sailing as the default and engines rarely needed, the vessel can sustain average speeds over 20 knots in the right conditions.
The 57 ADV will serve as a platform for expeditions that blend adventure, extreme sports, and environmental storytelling, spotlighting climate issues and plastic pollution. The first mission takes Malcolm and his team into the icy waters of the High North, testing the limits of the boat and crew while documenting their journey through one of Earth’s harshest environments.
Air Pollution in Asia
Projects
8000m Climb
Air Pollution in Asia
From the rooftop of the world, Mount Everest and a world’s first speedflying attempt from above 8000m. Seeking Clean Air aims to raise awareness about air pollution in Asia. Seven million people around the world die annually as a result of air pollution. This documentary dives into the science of prevention and the effects of this silent killer, showing the difficulty of breathing in a polluted environment against trying to stay alive on the roof of the world. We talk to the scientific community and try to uncover the extent of the problem globally and what we need to do to make change. The film will follow the team’s attempts to train for such an extreme objective in their respective cities in East Asia – Kathmandu and Hong Kong – both frequently plagued with air pollution issues.
The Last Glaciers
Projects
PRODUCER & EXPEDITION LEADER
The Last Glaciers
His latest film “IMAX Presents The Last Glaciers”, filmed over four years in twelve countries covering geography from Antarctica to the high Himalayas, co-produced by his media company, Far North Productions, tackles humanity’s greatest challenge, climate change. A heart-wrenching story of discovery that takes the audience on a thrilling ride of extreme sports whilst sharing the camaraderie of the team as they confront personal challenges amongst the immense beauty of natural mountain environments. It was supported by some of the most highly respected scientific institutions globally, including NASA, MIT, INAIGEM, ICIMOD, Arctic Basecamp, GLACIOCLIM, Oxford University, and Climate Outreach, making it the most comprehensive film ever produced about the relationships between Climate Change and Glaciers. The film is also a market first for a partnership film on sustainability with IMAX.
Outremer Zero
Projects
ZERO EMISSIONS SAILING
Outremer Zero
The Outremer 4zero prototype, named Meru, represents the future of emissions-free boating. Malcolm has partnered with Jimmy Cornel one of the most famous living sailors and Outremer France’s leading Catamaran Sailing companies to pioneer zero emissions sailing for the cruising world. Meru t is the first in this category and is integrated with a full electric engine and system. A combination of sail, regenerative electric and solar power remove the need for any fossil fuels on-board and enable complete autonomy regardless of the conditions.
Malcolm will be testing a prototype flexible dual side generating Solar Sail system with the hope to give more people accessed to this green solution for multiple industries. The first planned expedition will see the team venture into the cold northern winter waters close to the artic testing the full limits of the boat and her crew while documenting its passages into areas previously inaccessible to non-fossil fuel equipped sailing craft.
Air Pollution in Asia
Projects
8000m Climb
Air Pollution in Asia
From the rooftop of the world, Mount Everest and a world’s first speedflying attempt from above 8000m. Seeking Clean Air aims to raise awareness about air pollution in Asia. Seven million people around the world die annually as a result of air pollution. This documentary dives into the science of prevention and the effects of this silent killer, showing the difficulty of breathing in a polluted environment against trying to stay alive on the roof of the world. We talk to the scientific community and try to uncover the extent of the problem globally and what we need to do to make change. The film will follow the team’s attempts to train for such an extreme objective in their respective cities in East Asia – Kathmandu and Hong Kong – both frequently plagued with air pollution issues.
Films
A Plastic Ocean
Producer, Malcolm Wood
The most awarded environmental documentary film of 2017
Director Craig Leeson teams up with diver Tanya Streeter and an international team of scientists and researchers, as they travel around the world to explore the fragile state of our oceans and the first-hand accounts of how plastic pollution has entered into our critically endangered food chain from the industry to our world’s Oceans.
The Last Glaciers
Producer & Expedition Leader
Malcolm Wood
The Last Glaciers tells the story of climate change through the visual impact of one of the planet’s most important and yet critically threatened resources and ultimately the life source of over a third of the world’s population. A heart-wrenching story of discovery that takes the audience on a thrilling ride of extreme sports whilst sharing the camaraderie of the team as they confront personal challenges amongst the immense beauty of natural mountain environments.
The White Mountain
Director & Producer
Malcolm Wood
A journey through the eyes of two established adventure sports athletes as they overcome loss and injury to achieve a exceptional feats in the heart of one of the most dangerous mountains on earth, Mont Blanc. Through their parallel stories we learn about the mountain and its legacy. Hadley is an American extreme sports athlete looking for new challenges and a new life after a traumatic loss. Bastien is a local elite mountain rescuer seeking to balance his career of saving lives with his passion for adventure.
A Plastic Ocean
The most awarded environmental documentary film of 2017
Director Craig Leeson teams up with diver Tanya Streeter and an international team of scientists and researchers, as they travel around the world to explore the fragile state of our oceans.
The Last Glaciers
Producer & Expedition Leader
Malcolm Wood
The Last Glaciers tells the story of climate change through the visual impact of one of the planet’s most important and yet critically threatened resources – glaciers.
The Last Glaciers
Producer & Expedition Leader
Malcolm Wood
The Last Glaciers, co-produced by Far North Productions, tells the story of climate change through the visual impact of one of the planet’s most important and yet critically threatened resources – glaciers.
Films
A Plastic Ocean
Producer, Malcolm Wood
The most awarded environmental documentary film of 2017
Director Craig Leeson teams up with diver Tanya Streeter and an international team of scientists and researchers, as they travel around the world to aDirector Craig Leeson teams up with diver Tanya Streeter and an international team of scientists and researchers, as they travel around the world to explore the fragile state of our oceans and the first-hand accounts of how plastic pollution has entered into our critically endangered food chain from the industry to our world’s Oceans.explore the fragile state of our oceans and the first-hand accounts of how plastic pollution has entered into our critically endangered food chain from the industry to our world’s Oceans.
The Last Glaciers
Producer & Expedition Leader
Malcolm Wood
The Last Glaciers tells the story of climate change through the visual impact of one of the planet’s most important and yet critically threatened resources and ultimately the life source of over a third of the world’s population. A heart-wrenching story of discovery that takes the audience on a thrilling ride of extreme sports whilst sharing the camaraderie of the team as they confront personal challenges amongst the immense beauty of natural mountain environments.
The White Mountain
Director & Producer
Malcolm Wood
Mont Blanc, the birthplace of mountaineering and extreme sports. A place where athletes from around the world test themselves, is also one of the planet’s deadliest mountains. This feature length documentary follows two extraordinary people with an intimate link to the Mont Blanc mountain range. Their parallel stories will form the narrative spine of the film and it’s through them that we’ll learn about the mountain and its legacy. Hadley is an American extreme sports athlete looking for new challenges and a new life after a traumatic loss. Bastien is a local elite mountain rescuer seeking to balance his career of saving lives with his passion for adventure.
News
Asia’s Most Influential Award
Malcolm Wood becomes ORC Brand Ambassador
Malcolm Wood’s Relentless Quest For Life
Mott 32, a global Chinese fine-dining empire
Decentralising Distribution
Malcolm Wood redefined Chinese fine dining
‘Own your audience’: new streamer’s pitch to filmmakers
Olyn Secures Beatles Biopic
Cathay Pacific collaborates with acclaimed restaurant Mott 32
How CEOs Spend Their Weekends
This Striking Chinese Restaurant Brand Redefines Interior Design
Lewis Pugh Foundation’s Sports Champions – Pushing Boundaries & Taking Climate Crisis Action
How 32 Mott Street Became The First Luxury Chinese Restaurant to be Franchised from East to West
Business, Adventure, and Sustainability – The Journey of Malcolm Wood
The Last Glaciers – Demanding Action on Climate Change
Asia’s Most Influential Award
Malcolm Wood becomes ORC Brand Ambassador
Malcolm Wood’s Relentless Quest For Life
Mott 32, a global Chinese fine-dining empire
Decentralising Distribution
Malcolm Wood redefined Chinese fine dining
‘Own your audience’: new streamer’s pitch to filmmakers
Olyn Secures Beatles Biopic
Cathay Pacific collaborates with acclaimed restaurant Mott 32
News
Latest
Asia’s Most Influential Award
Malcolm Wood becomes ORC Brand Ambassador
Malcolm Wood’s Relentless Quest For Life
Mott 32, a global Chinese fine-dining empire
Decentralising Distribution
Malcolm Wood redefined Chinese fine dining
‘Own your audience’: new streamer’s pitch to filmmakers
Foundation
Meru Projects
Meru Projects is a foundation and green fund created to support charities, NGOs and research around technologies that will create a better and greener environment for the planet’s children and humanity. Founded by Morty Langslow and Malcolm Wood, the mission of the organisation is to give grants and make investments into these technologies, providing support to allow them to be developed at a greater speed before time runs out.
The foundation gives back to communities by prioritizing education for children in poorer parts of the world and also providing energy solutions to these communities that have traditionally been off grid or reliant on fossil fuels. Clean air, clean energy, clean food technologies and solutions are close to our heart. Please reach out to us with any new ideas or new start-ups that require help and guidance that will bring clean solutions to our home – Planet Earth.
FOUNDATION + GREEN INVESTMENTS
Foundation
Meru Projects
Meru Projects is a foundation and green fund created to support charities, NGOs and research around technologies that will create a better and greener environment for the planet’s children and humanity. Founded by Morty Langslow and Malcolm Wood, the mission of the organisation is to give grants and make investments into these technologies, providing support to allow them to be developed at a greater speed before time runs out.
Brands & Partners
arc’teryx – Ambassador
Arc’teryx athletes are the driving force of progression of their sport who challenge barriers; striving to inspire positive action in the communities we serve, through science, design, and sport.
United Nations – Ambassador
The UNEP Mountain Hero’s are a group of famous athletes, dedicated to drawing attention to the emerging environmental issues in the mountains including climate change, waste and biodiversity loss.
ORC – Ambassador
ORC and Malcolm are creating one of the world’s fastest cruising catamarans with a sustainability focus, to sail the world using natural energy as much as possible.
Sponsors
Brands & Partners
arc’teryx – Ambassador
Arc’teryx athletes are the driving force of progression of their sport who challenge barriers; striving to inspire positive action in the communities we serve, through science, design, and sport.
United Nations – Ambassador
The UNEP Mountain Hero’s are a group of famous athletes, dedicated to drawing attention to the emerging environmental issues in the mountains including climate change, waste and biodiversity loss.
ORC – Ambassador
ORC and Malcolm are creating one of the world’s fastest cruising catamarans with a sustainability focus, to sail the world using natural energy as much as possible.
Sponsors
