Pia Heidenmark Cook: an ambassador of business sustainability
In today’s rapidly evolving world, sustainability has moved from being a buzzword to a critical component of business strategy. Leading this transition is Pia Heidenmark Cook, a renowned sustainability advocate, keynote speaker, and business consultant across Europe and North America. She is serving as non-executive director on boards across for-profit and non-profit organizations in healthcare, materials innovation, restaurants, and hospitality sectors. With a distinguished background that includes her role as former Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA, Pia has dedicated her career to integrating sustainable practices into organizational frameworks. Her insights are paramount for companies aiming to shift to a sustainable business model.
Pia Heidenmark Cook expertise developed in over 20 years leading business and sustainability strategies. After her tenure at IKEA, where she played a pivotal role in establishing the company's sustainability agenda, Pia has been instrumental in helping organizations integrate sustainability into their core operations. Her work focuses on fostering a culture of responsibility and innovation that drives both environmental and social progress.
Pia is a sought-after keynote speaker, sharing her expertise as a speaker/lecturer on sustainability and business transformation at various global platforms e.g., Cambridge Institute for Sustainable Leadership, INSEAD, Boards Impact Forum and ESG/Climate Competent Boards’ Executive Training in addition to a wide variety of corporate events. Her ability to engage audiences and inspire action makes her a truly influential voice among sustainability leaders.
Keynote Topics
Pia's keynote speeches encompass a wide range of topics centered around sustainability and organizational transformation. On stage, Pia explains the importance of integrating sustainability into the heart of organizational strategies, and drawing from her over 25 years of experience at IKEA and other brands, teaches the Why, What and How to do it. She advocates for a holistic approach that aligns sustainability goals with business objectives, driving innovation while addressing environmental and social challenges. This integration is essential for companies to remain competitive and relevant in a market that increasingly values ethical practices.
During her economy-focused keynotes, Pia addresses the economic benefits of the circular economy, and revisits its development at Ikea throughout the implementation of new business practices, products designs and reforming the supply chain. Other Keynote Topics include: Sustainability/ESG, Sustainable Innovation, Change Management & Sustainability, Climate Strategy.
Embedding Sustainability: How to Drive Organizational Transformation, by Pia Heidenmark Cook is a blueprint for reshaping your organization into a sustainable model! This insightful guide offers actionable strategies to achieve your sustainability goals. With real-world examples, Pia illustrates how embedding sustainable practices can lead to innovation, resilience, and positive change.
Pia Heidenmark Cook is a true champion of business sustainability. Her extensive knowledge, combined with her passion for creating a sustainable future, positions her as a leading authority in the field. Audiences leave her keynotes not only informed on the most recent practices across the industry leaders but also inspired to take action within their organizations. By engaging with Pia's insights, businesses can better understand the transformative power of sustainability and how it can be implemented into their operations for long-term success. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences makes her a remarkable keynote speaker who can drive real change.
