Duncan Goose

Entrepreneur Duncan Goose has pioneered several projects and organisations to help in humanitarian aid across the globe. Best known as the founder of Global Ethics and The One Foundation, Duncan has helped people in deprived countries to obtain their basic human rights and needs. As a speaker he is sought to speak on ethics, corporate social responsibility and humanitarian aid, inspiring others to help with his efforts.

Before starting his mission to help others, Duncan built a strong skillset in advertising and marketing. In his early career, he worked for a WPP subsidiary, building expertise of working with a business that was in the process of being brought out. After working in the industry for a period of time, Duncan decided to leave the world of business and founded Global Ethics in 2004. Duncan founded the non-profit organisation to help raise funds for humanitarian aid. With Duncan’s business knowledge, he added a unique spin to Global Ethics and instead of using charity models he harnessed everyday consumerism to raise funds.

Duncan founded Global Ethics after the experiences he encountered in Honduras, witnessing the Hurricane Mitch which unfortunately killed 30,000 people. Now, In partnership with Global Ethics, Duncan has also founded several other organisations. Duncan is the founder of The One Foundation and the One Water brand, other organisations to aid in humanitarian work. The One Water Brand was one of Duncan’s first initiatives and has since gone on to be a hugely successful product. The One Water has been a sponsored product for many events, including the Live8 concerts and at the Make Poverty History event. The water brand donates all of its profits to creating water solutions in deprived areas of Africa, a testament to Duncan’s passion to help others.

The One Foundation once again helps with humanitarian aid, a sustainable charity founded by Duncan back in 2007. Since its establishment, The One Foundation has partnered with various large companies to raise money. One of their most prominent partners is The Cooperative, and they have worked in partnership with the supermarket brand to create their own ethical water brand.

Throughout his career, Duncan has claimed countless awards in recognition of the support he has supplied to humanitarian aid. He has claimed the Chairman’s Award from the Institute of Directors Awards and been awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Sunderland. He has also claimed a Great Briton Award, been named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, named the Institute of Directors Director of the Year for Environmental Leadership and named Credit Suisse UK Entrepreneur of the Year. Formerly he has also been a member of the board for Coventry University and the John Lewis Foundation.

Now highly sought as a corporate speaker, Duncan brings awareness to the importance of helping with humanitarian aid. Covering topics such as entrepreneurialism, corporate social responsibility and ethics, Duncan is a diverse speaker with expertise that will resonate with audience members. Having raised millions of pounds for charity and humanitarian aid, Duncan is an inspirational figure helping to change the world into a better place for all.