Jeremy has always been at the forefront of fast-paced industries. His most prominent role saw him acting as the CEO of The Body Shop, continuing the legacy of the late founder Dame Anita Roddick. Pledging to make the world a greener, more eco-friendly place Jeremy masterminded a campaign called Enrich Not Exploit. Jeremy was aiming for profitable growth through customer engagement, all whilst aiming to be the most sustainable company worldwide. The business model was incredibly successful, ultimately winning the company the World Retail Awards for Responsible Retailer.
L’Oreal and Pandora are also part of Jeremy’s repertoire. He acted as the Marketing Director for L’Oreal back in the 1990s, relaunching the then forgotten catchphrase “Because I’m Worth It”. He returned to the company in 2010, this time acting as the Managing Director and overseeing the company become the number one cosmetic company in the UK. In 2018 he worked as joint CEO for Pandora, working on a business transformation plan titled Programme NOW alongside a £145 million cost-saving programme. Most recently, Jeremy has become the Chairman of Sustainability & Inclusion Transformation Practice at Kantar, a partner for Extraordinary Goals, a Senior Advisor for McKinsey & Company and continues his work as Non-Executive Director of Good Hemp. He was also appointed as the Non-Executive Director of Revolution Beauty in July 2021.
Jeremy has also spent time working in food retail. Acting as Director of Brand Marketing at Sainsbury’s Jeremy developed a campaign surrounding fruit and vegetables that were not fit for sale in mainstream supermarkets. The fruit and veg were not uniform in shape nor size, but Jeremy saw the potential to make a profit and minimise waste. He also orchestrated a consumer-led strategy to bring a 10-year decline of the supermarket to a halt. He also held the position of Director of Innovation & Marketing at Coca-Cola, where he invented the ever-popular Coke Zero. Proving to be quite the savvy businessman, it comes without surprise that Jeremy has established his own companies. He founded a company called Sparky Foods in 2006, selling foods packed with Omega 3.
With such a diverse career history, Jeremy has an extensive knowledge range and skillset making him perfect for delivering motivational speeches across the country. Highly regarded as a leading industry expert, Jeremy is able to deliver concrete advice established during his time spent as a CEO. Some of his best-received speeches include: how to deliver exceptional quality to customers and consumers, how to increase data-driven accountability and how to motivate a leadership team and employees in times of change. A true professional, Jeremy is a perfect choice to inspire the next generation of budding entrepreneurs.
