Mike Barry

Mike Barry is a world-renowned sustainability expert, best known for becoming the Director of Sustainable Business for Marks and Spencer. With over 20 years of professional industry experience behind him, Mike is now the proud Director of Mikebarryeco, an organisation which is focused on growing start-ups, transforming businesses, and scaling change. A trusted professional throughout the industry, he has also been selected to become an Advisor on Sustainable Business for Tala Consultancy School. An inspiration to audiences globally, Mike is now available to hire for a wide range of events.

Beginning his remarkable career as a Programme Committee Member at WWF, Mike was quickly selected to start his 15-year-long career at Marks and Spencer as their Head of Sustainable Business. Keen to showcase his industry knowledge and experience during this time, Mike became a member of the BITC Environment Leadership Team, a Board Member at the World Environment Center, and a Co-Chair for the Sustainability Steering Group at The Consumer Goods Forum. A leading authority in his field, Mike was named the Sustainable Business Innovator of the Year in 2011 by the Guardian Group and has continued to build upon his professional success ever since.

As the Director of Sustainable Business for Marks and Spencer, Mike was tasked with creating and implementing the industry-leading sustainability programme ‘Plan A’. Since delivering remarkable results after its release, Mike has become the Director of Mikebarryeco, and a Board Trustee at A Blueprint for Better Business. Passionate about educating corporate audiences on the importance of creating an eco-friendly work environment, he has also partnered with Kite Insight’s Climate School to help build systemically climate literacy across organisations and their Scope 3 supply chain. Admired for the profound career he has created in the sustainability sector; Mike has become a must-see speaker for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

A leading authority in his field, Mike Barry is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. Sharing anecdotes from his illustrious career, Mike inspires sustainable action by providing real-life advice and frameworks to his audiences. A trusted advisor and consultant, his expertise has transformed the sustainability strategy in a wide range of large-scale organisations, most notably during his time working at Marks and Spencer. A respected sustainability expert, do not hesitate to hire Mike for your future events today!