Rob Gardner is a visionary keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for sustainable finance. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Rebalance Earth, Rob is on a mission to integrate business and nature to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. With over 25 years of experience in the finance and investment industry, he is an inspiring and thought-provoking speaker who uniquely combines financial expertise with environmental advocacy. His most significant achievement includes co-founding Redington, a pioneering pensions consultancy that seeks to secure the financial futures of millions, while also driving the shift towards a nature-based economy.
Rob’s journey began with a strong academic background, earning a BA in Geography from University of Oxford, where he specialised in glaciology and hydrology. His early professional career took off in finance, working with global firms like Deutsche Bank and Merrill Lynch, where he developed innovative asset and liability strategies. In 2006, Rob co-founded Redington, a firm dedicated to making 100 million people financially secure. His early experiences in global finance coupled with his academic grounding provided him with a unique perspective on the urgent need to align finance with sustainability.
Over the years, Rob has garnered numerous awards and recognition for his achievements in both finance and environmental advocacy. Among his key accomplishments, he helped St James’s Place become the first wealth manager to join the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, achieving a 25% reduction in carbon intensity three years ahead of schedule. Rob’s charitable work through RedSTART, a financial education initiative aimed at empowering young people, has also earned him accolades such as the Flame of Hope Award from Cancer Research UK.
People should hire Rob Gardner for his insightful and transformative speeches, which explore the urgent need for businesses to adopt sustainable practices in order to mitigate climate risks. His talks cover critical topics such as climate change, biodiversity loss, financial literacy, and sustainable investment. His ability to blend complex financial concepts with practical solutions for addressing environmental challenges makes him an invaluable speaker for businesses looking to drive positive change and long-term resilience.
How to hire Rob Gardner
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Rob Gardner for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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Rob Gardner's Official Speaker Topics are listed below:
- Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
- Financial Education and Empowerment
- Sustainable Finance and ESG Integration
- Nature-Based Solutions for Business Resilience
- Impact of Business on Climate Action
- How Finance Can Be a Force for Good
- 2023 – Co-founded Rebalance Earth to protect and restore nature at scale
- 2022 – Member of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
- 2019 – Investment Director at St. James’s Place Wealth Management
- 2015 – Redington became a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment
- 2012 – Co-founded RedSTART financial education charity
- 2006 – Co-founded Redington to secure the financial future of 100 million people
