Group Sourcing, Sustainability, Quality & Fit Director, N Brown
While leading the charge to accelerate N Brown’s sustainability agenda, Angela has pioneered the localisation of suppliers to reduce environmental impact and strengthen community ties

The big picture matters, but so do the details. And that’s where our Hives come in. The topic-specific Hives allow you to engage in 2-way conversations with senior peers to brainstorm and overcome the challenges that most impact your job function. The RetailFest Hives are only accessible to our VIPs, by invitation only, to ensure an engaged, senior-level group of participants.
Hive members will benefit from:
The Sustainability Hive is a unique exchange that you will not find anywhere else. Facilitated by a cohort of speakers that are B Corp certified, on the B Corp journey or represent larger legacy organisations who are making significant moves in the sustainability sphere, the Sustainability cohort is designed to inspire you to start or accelerate your own sustainability strategy through candid conversations and collaborations.
Over the course of the day you’ll hear from our stellar speakers, spend quality time in workshops and 1:1s with your tribe.
Chiefs/Directors/Heads/Managers of Sustainability, ESG, Operations, Supply Chain, Supply, Sourcing and Technical, plus Founders, CEOs and MDs
Group Sourcing, Sustainability, Quality & Fit Director, N Brown
While leading the charge to accelerate N Brown’s sustainability agenda, Angela has pioneered the localisation of suppliers to reduce environmental impact and strengthen community ties
Chief Operating Officer, Abel & Cole
With a laser-like focus on sustainability, product quality and innovation, and by effectively leveraging their ecosystem of suppliers and partners, Ben is leading Abel & Cole’s charge to be a truly triple bottom line organisation
Chief Customer Officer, UK & Ireland, DHL Supply Chain
Alex and his team are focused on delighting all of DHL’s 400 customers, delivering great customer experiences and supply chain innovations. Under Alex’s leadership, the team are also focussing on future growth trends and supply chain transformations and new product development.
Managing Director, Retail, DHL Supply Chain
As MD for Retail, Natalie leads over 9,000 people in the delivery of logistics services for some of the UK’s most well-known retailers. With a focus on building strong partnerships, she is working with clients to innovate across their supply chains
Supply, Operations & Sustainability Director, Lucky Saint
Liz is the driving force behind Lucky Saint’s B Corp accreditation and on-going efforts to embed sustainability into all facets of the business, as Lucky Saint continues its rapid growth and its pursuit of becoming THE go-to low alcoholic beer
Managing Director, BAM Bamboo Clothing
Under Ryan’s leadership, BAM Bamboo Clothing are taking a proactive approach to understanding and measuring their customers’ priorities and, in doing so, are able to deliver winning products, without compromise
Head of Sustainability & ESG, Simba Sleep
Emma is putting sustainability at the heart of Simba Sleep and ensuring that their environmental and social impact is as innovative as their market-leading products. Not stopping there, Emma is also leading on efforts to make Simba Sleep a triple bottom line organisation of the future
GoGreen Lead, UKI, DHL Supply Chain
Tutu is responsible for leading and articulating the value of DHL’s GoGreen program, from colleagues to customers. Tutu is a driving force behind processes and programmes relating to energy, fuel and waste efficiency initiatives, carbon accounting, management and reduction, and a range of corporate and environmental sustainability transformations as outputs.
Head of Sustainability, Abel & Cole
Stefanie and her team have led Abel & Cole’s sustainability department for a number of years, including their phenomenal B Corp certification and recertification scores and their industry-leading stand against compostable plastic
Managing Director UK, Elanders
Kevin is the President of Global Marketing & Sales as well as Managing Director, UK at Elanders, a global, end-to-end supply chain solution provider and strategic partner to some of the world’s leading retailers and brands
Head of Growth, B Lab UK
B Corp is seen as the most comprehensive certification for sustainable businesses to pursue and Annie’s role is to ensure the growth of the engaged B Corp community and enhance the journey of aspiring organisations
Lead Product Owner: e-Fulfilment & Operations, Dyson
Ryan is responsible for delivering change in Dyson’s D2C operations, playing a key role in their move towards using more electric vehicles in fulfilment to improve the environmental impact of their final mile deliveries
Sustainability Manager, The Cheeky Panda
Against the backdrop of rapid business growth, Eleanor leads The Cheeky Panda’s B Corp recertification journey as well as their wider sustainability strategy with a focus on strengthening supplier relationships to improve environmental impact
Head of Wholesale & Supply, Interflora
Heading into 2023, Interflora are taking proactive and ambitious steps to fundamentally change their approach to sustainability. Zara is at the centre of their innovative program, touching all aspect of the business
Sustainability & Farming Comms Manager, Abel & Cole
Ed plays the role of a ‘forager’ at Abel & Cole, looking for the latest, greatest and most innovative suppliers in the market and developing deep relationships with them to accelerate Abel & Cole’s ever-ambitious sustainability strategy
Head of Brand, Homethings
After winning investment on Dragon’s Den, Pete and the co-founders at Homethings have taken an innovative and no-nonsense approach to home cleaning products with sustainability, transparency and simplicity at its core
Managing Director, Priory Direct
Under Josh’s leadership, sustainability has become Priory Direct’s ‘why’ and by deep diving into every facet of the business and strengthening ties with customers and suppliers, Priory Direct are growing rapidly and on the path to B Corp status
Co-Founder, CEO, Form Nutrition
In 2017, Damian created the plant-based protein powder and supplement wellness company, Form Nutrition with the simple belief of becoming the greatest version of ourselves while being mindful of others – plant-based with a purpose. As CEO and Co-Founder of Form, Damian ensures this permeates through every aspect of the company.
Product & Brand Director, BAM Bamboo Clothing
Helen leads a team who are creating the next generation of activewear and working on ways to create products in a more responsible way. Being one of the first UK brands to share annual progress on Impact Goals, to create fully circular products and soon to be able to share the provenance of all our products right back to the farm.
Global Sales & Marketing Director, APG eCommerce Solutions
Laetitia is a highly-experienced global sales and marketing director, having worked with some of the world’s biggest brands and is inspired by the potential to dramatically change the logistics landscape of the eCommerce sector.
Head of Commercial Development UK & I, Metapack
Adam started his career in Business Development, working for IT System integrators with a focus on IT Infrastructure, Cyber Security and Cloud computing for companies across the UK, US and AsiaPac. 10 years later and just before the pandemic Adam joined Metapack to help drive the adoption of new products across Metapack’s UK customer base.
Head of Carrier Solutions, River Island