Jessica Sansom

Jessica Sansom is a highly accomplished environmental leader who currently serves as Chief Impact Officer at EIT Food. In this role, she oversees innovation projects designed to enhance food security and sustainability across the globe. Her distinguished career includes significant tenure as Head of Sustainability for both Innocent Drinks and Huel, where she integrated ethical frameworks into high-growth business models. Earlier in her career, she served as Environment Manager for McDonald’s UK and worked as a consultant for diverse public and private sector organisations in Australia. Throughout twenty years in the food and beverage industry, Jessica has pioneered strategies that reduce environmental footprints while maintaining commercial success. Her expertise spans transparent supply chain management, restaurant environmental programmes, and the development of sustainable capitalism. Her work has been lauded by major publications, including Forbes, and she was named Ethical Leader of the Year by Ethical Corporation alongside prominent figures such as Barack Obama. She is also featured in the book Hot Rich and Green as one of fifty influential women in the sector. Jessica offers audiences valuable perspectives on how businesses and individuals can drive meaningful industry changes. Her sessions focus on the practical implementation of ethical strategies, stakeholder engagement, and the evolution of brand messaging in a climate-conscious market. Known for her authoritative yet accessible delivery, she provides essential guidance for organisations looking to lead in responsible production. On stage, Jessica Sansom is best known for talks on Energy & Sustainability. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Hospitality & Travel and Sustainability & Environment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Jessica Sansom is regularly booked for Business Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in Netherlands, Jessica Sansom travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Jessica Sansom would approach your audience.