Kresse Wesling CBE is a Canadian-British entrepreneur, sustainability leader, and regenerative business pioneer, recognised globally for transforming waste into luxury. She is the co-founder of Elvis & Kresse, an award-winning accessories brand launched in 2005 which rescues and transforms decommissioned fire-hose into innovative lifestyle products and donates 50% of profits to The Fire Fighters Charity. The company now collects over 12 different waste streams, has saved over 315 tonnes of material from landfill, and donated more than £438,000.00 to its charity partners. Kresse’s pioneering work in sustainable design and circular economy innovation has earned widespread recognition. She was awarded an MBE in 2013 for services to sustainability, and a CBE in 2021 for her contributions to sustainable business. She was also named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, highlighting her role as an influential voice in the global sustainability movement. In 2025, she won an Impact Award from the Cartier Women’s Initiative for her long-term commitment to preserving the planet.