Jeremy Schwartz is a renowned business leader celebrated for his exceptional ability to accelerate the performance of individuals and teams while driving sustainability. As the former CEO of The Body Shop, Jeremy oversaw the brand’s expansion to 3,000 stores and 25 e-commerce sites across 90 countries, ultimately orchestrating its sale to Natura Brazil for $1 billion. Later, as the CEO of Pandora, he led a remarkable turnaround, reversing declining sales and adding €7 billion in shareholder value in just 20 months. These achievements highlight his unparalleled ability to blend strategic vision with operational excellence, delivering transformative results across global markets.
Jeremy is also a leading authority on sustainability, combining decades of hands-on experience with cutting-edge insights. As Chairman of Kantar’s Sustainability and Diversity Transformation practice and host of the podcast Saving Tomorrow’s Planet, he has championed environmental and social governance for over 20 years. At The Body Shop, he led groundbreaking ESG initiatives, demonstrating how sustainability can drive both profit and competitive advantage. Through his compelling real-life stories, Jeremy equips leaders with the tools to innovate responsibly, overcome resistance, and implement sustainability strategies without greenwashing. His ability to bridge purpose and profitability makes him a sought-after advisor for organisations navigating the future of business.
In parallel, Jeremy is an expert on the future of leadership in today’s rapidly evolving world. As businesses face pressures to adopt AI, embrace sustainability, and fend off disruptors, he provides actionable strategies to empower leaders and teams. Drawing from his extensive CEO experience, Jeremy shares insights into cultivating accountability, accelerating decision-making, and fostering bold, market-leading behaviours. He inspires leaders to view sustainability and innovation as opportunities to differentiate and succeed. His dynamic presentations deliver real-world solutions, offering audiences the tools to embrace change and achieve exceptional performance.
What sets Jeremy apart is his tailored and interactive approach to sharing his expertise. Whether speaking to small teams or large conferences, he engages audiences with a blend of forward-thinking insights and practical advice. As early as 2005, Jeremy was commissioning sustainability strategies, and in 2018, he authored and presented the BBC programme Retail’s AI Revolution, showcasing the transformative potential of technology. He later integrated AI into Pandora’s turnaround, underscoring his ability to foresee and act on future trends. Now, with his upcoming book Act Fast & Get Things Done, Jeremy distils his experiences into a powerful guide for business leaders, empowering them to navigate complexity and drive meaningful change in their organisations.
