Sue Garrard is one of the world’s leading experts on sustainable business. As Unilever’s former EVP of Sustainable Business, she was instrumental in embedding purpose into strategy. Today she advises global organisations on how to align sustainability with performance and growth.
Sue Garrard is a globally respected thought leader on sustainable business strategy. Best known for her role as Executive Vice President of Sustainable Business and Communications at Unilever, she helped to embed purpose and sustainability at the heart of one of the world’s most influential companies. Today, she works with some of the most recognised organisations worldwide, advising on how to harness sustainability as a driver of growth and resilience.
Personally selected by Paul Polman, then CEO of Unilever, Sue spent eight years shaping and delivering the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP). She oversaw its 70-plus time-bound targets and established sustainability as a key factor in brand performance, with Unilever’s “sustainable living brands” growing significantly faster than the rest of the portfolio. She was also part of the four-person executive team that successfully rebuffed the hostile Kraft Heinz takeover bid.
Sue’s career spans senior leadership roles across public and private sectors. Before Unilever, she was Director General for Customer Strategy and Communications at the Department for Work and Pensions, leading initiatives during the global recession to minimise long-term unemployment and address pensioner poverty. She also held board-level roles in marketing, communications and public affairs, including at AMV and Fishburn Hedges.
Her current consultancy clients include Mars, Danone, Primark, O2, Lloyds Bank, Natura and the Royal Horticultural Society. Both Primark and the RHS launched sustainability plans based on her work.
Sue is a clear, authoritative and engaging speaker who draws on practical experience and hard-won lessons from both government and business. She speaks with conviction about how organisations can embed purpose into their DNA, build cultures that embrace sustainability, and turn ambitious targets into tangible outcomes. Audiences appreciate her ability to balance strategic vision with pragmatic, actionable insights.
…
Jamil Qureshi, a leading expert in performance-enhancing psychology and high-performing teams, has worked with top business and sports figures globally. His achievements include helping six individuals achieve World Number 1 status and collaborating with the European Ryder Cup team.
Dr Madeleine de Hauke, a medical doctor and executive coach with over 25 years of experience, specialises in leadership and empowerment. Renowned as a speaker and visiting professor, she offers transformative insights in leadership and effective meeting strategies.
Rasmus Hougaard is the founder and CEO of Potential Project, a thought leader in the area of human-centred leadership, an HBR and Forbes contributor, an author and a Thinkers50 business thinker.
Dr Irina Mirkina is a global leader in responsible AI, with two decades dedicated to using AI to help humanity. As a director, AI strategist, and AI lead, she’s worked with organisations like UNICEF and played a key role in shaping international standards for ethical AI.
Doug is a versatile motivational speaker, workshop leader, and musician. Known for his profound understanding of business dynamics and an innate ability to foster collaboration, Doug’s talks and workshops are designed to invigorate and unite people across live, hybrid, and virtual events.
Katie King is a leading AI strategist, keynote speaker and author with over 35 years of consulting experience. She helps organisations across industries understand and apply AI to transform business performance, customer experience and leadership capability in an evolving digital landscape
A veteran of two spaceflights, a two-week mission onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 2010 and a 200-day flight to the Space Station in 2014/2015.
Unleash the power of peak performance with Mark Schulman, a legend in the speaking arena. Dive into an experience where transformative insights merge with high-octane energy, all tuned perfectly to the rhythm of real-world business dynamics. Ready to rock your corporate world?
Natalie Nixon, PhD, is a creativity strategist and keynote speaker renowned for her insights on creativity, innovation and the future of work. Blending scholarship with real-world practice, she equips leaders and organisations with practical tools to unlock imagination, drive transformation, and achieve measurable business impact.
Sophie Hackford
Sophie Hackford is a celebrated futurist, influential in shaping tech discourse with over 220 talks. Her advisory roles and co-founding 1715Labs reflect her profound impact on technology and innovation.