For the last 30 years, long before sustainability was a common business strategy, Pia has worked across different companies to embed sustainability strategies into concrete actions. With 30+ years in sustainability, Pia has worked across business sectors and geographies, both inside corporates and as advisor and non-executive director to support... Read more
For the last 30 years, long before sustainability was a common business strategy, Pia has worked across different companies to embed sustainability strategies into concrete actions. With 30+ years in sustainability, Pia has worked across business sectors and geographies, both inside corporates and as advisor and non-executive director to support organisations create value and transform though ambitious sustainability strategies and roadmaps.
Her work focuses on enabling organisations to move beyond compliance and risk minimisation to discover real business opportunities strengthening corporate reputation, employee branding and brand resilience benefitting people and planet while creating long-term profitability. She has served as Group Chief Sustainability Officer at IKEA; responsible for leading sustainability across 30+ retail countries, where she played a key role in integrating and embedding sustainability into both the hard- and soft wiring of the company, while also being a key spokesperson for the company.
Today, Pia’s mission is to help businesses, across sectors and geographies, navigate the rapidly evolving sustainability space and build ambitious sustainability strategies that help organisations grow and be resilient in a fast-paced changing world. Her thought leadership is shared in the 2024 book on embedding sustainability and in numerous podcasts and speeches.
Pia is also an experienced non-executive board member, with current and past assignments spanning many sectors and geographies: e.g. Teneo, Decathlon, Bupa, Origin Materials etc.
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You can book Pia Heidenmark Cook through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Pia's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Pia Heidenmark Cook's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Pia tailored to your event.
Pia Heidenmark Cook speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Climate, Sustainability. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Pia to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Pia Heidenmark Cook for events worldwide, subject to Pia's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Pia Heidenmark Cook is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Pia can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Pia Heidenmark Cook on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Pia can offer.
Pia Heidenmark Cook delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Pia Heidenmark Cook's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Climate, Sustainability. To get a clear sense of Pia's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Pia Heidenmark Cook can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Business & Management, Cities & Environment, Climate, Sustainability is relevant. Details of Pia's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Pia Heidenmark Cook is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Pia Heidenmark Cook, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Pia's current availability for your dates.