Pia Heidenmark CookFormer IKEA Chief Sustainability Officer and Leading Global ESG Advisor

Pia Heidenmark Cook is a distinguished sustainability leader with over twenty-five years of experience across the corporate and academic sectors. As the former Chief Sustainability Officer for IKEA, she was instrumental in the creation and execution of the People and Planet Positive strategy. Under her direction, the global retailer achieved the significant milestone of decoupling commercial growth from carbon emissions across its entire value chain while launching circular business models and expanding renewable energy solutions into fourteen international markets. Currently a Senior Advisor at Teneo, she provides strategic guidance on operationalising ESG commitments and managing corporate reputation. Her expertise is further utilised through non-executive directorships at organisations including Bupa, MAX Burgers, and Origin Materials. Recognised as a leading authority in her field, she has been named one of the top female leaders in sustainability by the WBCSD and a premier influencer on the climate change agenda by the Climate Group. Educated at the University of Lund and Uppsala University, Pia brings a rigorous academic background to her practical business experience. She is highly regarded by international audiences for her ability to translate complex environmental challenges into robust commercial opportunities and sustainable business transformations. On stage, Pia Heidenmark Cook is best known for talks on Energy & Sustainability, Business Competitiveness and Retail. 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 Business & Consulting and Sustainability & Environment, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Pia Heidenmark Cook is regularly booked for Conference Speaker and 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 Sweden, Pia Heidenmark Cook 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 Pia Heidenmark Cook would approach your audience.