Rebecca Marmot is a business leader above the rest. Her expert knowledge of driving revenue and building a brand sustainability makes her highly sought after on the speaking circuit, while her passion for green business practices inspires corporate audiences to reflect upon their impact on the planet. When booked for events, she uses her prestigious positions, including as Unilever’s Chief Sustainability Officer, to establish her credibility and resonate with audiences. From L'Oréal to the UK Department of Trade and Industry, Rebecca’s extensive experience makes her a stand-out authority at events.
Since 2007, Rebecca has worked at Unilever, an innovative retail brand specialising in hygiene and nutrition. Starting as their Global External Affairs Manager in 2007, she later played a pivotal role in the business’ leading sustainability strategy, as well as engagement with stakeholders and workplace productivity. Rebecca rose through the ranks, being promoted to Directorial positions with the Global Category Leadership Team. Under her keen eye, Unilever launched their Foundation, and gained valuable partners in line with their social business models. Rebecca was later promoted to Global Vice Presidents Partnerships, in recognition of her achievements.
In 2019, Rebecca was appointed Unilever’s Chief Sustainability Officer. She has since been responsible for the company’s impact on the planet, and has taken great strides in reducing its carbon footprint with her sustainability strategy, titled Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan. Rebecca pledged to improve sanitation, hygiene and energy usage, positioning Unilever on the right side of history. The company’s pioneering role in the fight against climate change is credited to Rebecca, including with the 2015 Paris Agreement and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. A true leader, her positive impact has transformed Unilever’s processes.
Starting as an Account Executive in 1998 and progressing to a Consultant with Bell Pottinger, External Affairs Manager with the UK Department of Trade and Industry, and L'Oréal’s Global External Affairs Director, Rebecca’s respectable career is a testament to her leadership skills. When booked for events, she supplies audiences with a toolbox for sustainable practices, networking, negotiating and more, opening her audience’s eyes to the mindset of a business leader. Rebecca has the know-how to take your corporation to the next level when booked for private events, or put your conference on the map when she features at industry functions.
- 2025 – Ranked at #8 in the global Top 250 Women in Sustainability
- 2024 – Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer at Unilever
- 2023 – Chaired public-private funding frameworks at the UN 2023 Water Conference
- 2019 – Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)of Unilever's
- 2015 – Played a pivotal role in shaping Unilever's collaborative framework during the adoption of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.
- 2012 – Launched the Unilever Foundation
- 2007 – Global Vice President of Sustainability, Advocacy & Policy
- 2004 – Appointed as the Global External Affairs Director at L'Oréal
- 2003 – External Affairs Manager at the UK Government's Department of Trade and Industry & managed public policy for the landmark Broadband Britain campaign
- 1998 – Consultant with Bell Pottinger
How to hire Rebecca Marmot
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