Sue Garrard is a highly skilled expert in developing innovative sustainability strategies, renowned for her work with prominent clients like O2, Mars, and the NatWest Banking Group. With more than 11 years of experience at Unilever, Sue has been instrumental in shaping key sustainability initiatives that are widely implemented in workplaces across the UK. As a seasoned speaker and thought leader on sustainability, purpose-driven business, and advancing in the field of sustainability, Sue is the ideal choice for any organisation seeking to drive meaningful change and stay ahead of the curve.
Beginning her career as the Board Director at Fishburn Hedges, Sue advanced her skillset within the working environment and after recognising her passion for working with large organisations, she secured the role of Director of Communications at the Department of Work and Pensions. In 2010, she advanced in her career and became the Director of General Marketing, Communications, and Customer Strategy. Recognised for her profound ability to lead a team successfully, Sue became the Non-executive Director of Serious and Organised Crime Agency before fulfilling her first role of SVP Global Communications at Unilever. Expanding her role to include the EVP Sustainability Business Development and Communications in 2014, meant she was responsible for the Unilever Sustainability Living Plan.
An expert in her field, Sue took the leap and opened her own consultancy business in 2019, Sue Garrard Consulting Ltd. This role allows her to work with large organisations to help implement vital sustainability strategies in the workplace. With some of her recent clients including the BBC, Natura, Mars, O2, and Primark, her work has ensured lots of large organisations are acting in a more sustainable way within their workplaces and her incredible achievements have been greatly respected within the business industry. Determined to educate a wide audience, Sue was the co-founder of Blueprint for Better Business and part of the Advisory Board Member for Fonterra and Zespri, roles that allow her to share her expertise with the audience.
Having developed an admirable career throughout the business industry, Sue Garrard is now looking to attend speaking engagements and share the knowledge and experience she has gained with a new audience. Having been a regular sustainability panelist for many years, she understands how to adjust her presentations to the audience and aims to engage all individuals that attend. When looking to hire a sustainability specialist who is known to deliver an insightful speech on how both businesses and individuals can remain ahead in sustainability, Sue is the ideal addition to any corporate event!
In July 2023 we sat down virtually with Sue Garrard and discussed how to embed sustainability in large organisations. Watch our Exclusive Interview with Sue Garrard.
