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Pia Heidenmark Cook

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Sustainability & Business Transformation Expert; Former CSO of Ingka Group (IKEA)

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Pia Heidenmark Cook Biography

Pia Heidenmark Cook today enjoys a portfolio career, splitting her time between board, advisory and keynote speaking roles across the world. She is a non-executive director sitting on several boards across for-profit and non-profit organizations across healthcare, materials innovation, restaurants, and hospitality sectors. She advises several professional services and private equity firms on sustainability, and she is also a frequent keynote speaker/lecturer on sustainability and business transformation at e.g., Cambridge, INSEAD and Competent Boards Executive Training as well as at corporate events. Cook held the position of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at IKEA/Ingka Group between 2017-2021, as well as senior advisor post leaving the company.

IKEA is the world’s leading home furnishing retailer aiming to become a people and planet positive business. In 2021, the total IKEA climate footprint decreased by almost 1.6 million tonnes of CO₂ eq in absolute terms compared to baseline FY16, a reduction of 5.8%, while IKEA sales surpassed previous highs. This was the 3d consecutive year of climate footprint reduction despite increasing sales, meaning IKEA is on track to meet its set 2030 climate positive goals.

Cook joined IKEA in 2008 and held several senior sustainability positions at the company, and for the last 8 years she was member of the Executive Retail Management Team, the largest business division. During her time as CSO, Cook led a team of sustainability professionals in the global office, as well as sustainability experts integrated across the Retail, Shopping Centre and Customer Fulfilment business across 30 countries in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America.

For several years, ending in 2017, Cook served as co-chair of REAP, Retailers Environmental Action Programme, together with the EU Commission. Prior to IKEA, Cook worked as Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility at the Rezidor Hotel Group, operator of hotel brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn (300+ hotels in 50+ countries). During this period, Cook chaired the tourism branch of Prince of Wales Business Leader's Forum, a membership organization for all major international hotel brands.

Cook holds both a Technical Licentiate degree and a M.Sc. in Environmental Management, from the University of Lund, Sweden, and a M.Sc. in International Business Administration and Economics from Uppsala University, Sweden. She has lived in France and Belgium, but today lives in southern Sweden, with Canadian husband and two teenage daughters.

Cook has worked with, lectured and studied CSR/sustainability related topics since 1996, across academia, consultancy and business.

Speaking Topics
  • Implementing Successful Sustainability Strategy

    Based on 25+ years of implementing sustainability strategies across IKEA and other brands I share learnings and experiences framed around Why, What and How to make it happen.

  • Sustainability / ESG

    General presentation on why implementing sustainability strategies matter.

  • Circular Economy

    Sharing learnings from IKEAs circular journey testing new business models as well as supply chain and product design.

  • Climate Strategy

    Sharing learnings from IKEAs climate journey reducing emissions across the total value chain (scope 1, 2 and 3).

  • Change Management & Sustainability

    Sharing learnings from implementing sustainability and engaging employees. Sharing learnings from working as sustainability professional across many countries and years.

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    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Pia Heidenmark Cook for both live and virtual events for over 15 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Pia Heidenmark Cook, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Pia Heidenmark Cook or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK Pia Heidenmark Cook?

    Speaking fees for Pia Heidenmark Cook, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Pia Heidenmark Cook charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Pia Heidenmark Cook, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • WHO IS THE AGENT FOR Pia Heidenmark Cook?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Pia Heidenmark Cook for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Pia Heidenmark Cook for your next private or corporate function.
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    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Pia Heidenmark Cook or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Pia Heidenmark Cook or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
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Sustainability & Business Transformation Expert; Former CSO of Ingka Group (IKEA)

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Pia Heidenmark Cook Biography

Pia Heidenmark Cook today enjoys a portfolio career, splitting her time between board, advisory and keynote speaking roles across the world. She is a non-executive director sitting on several boards across for-profit and non-profit organizations across healthcare, materials innovation, restaurants, and hospitality sectors. She advises several professional services and private equity firms on sustainability, and she is also a frequent keynote speaker/lecturer on sustainability and business transformation at e.g., Cambridge, INSEAD and Competent Boards Executive Training as well as at corporate events. Cook held the position of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at IKEA/Ingka Group between 2017-2021, as well as senior advisor post leaving the company.

IKEA is the world’s leading home furnishing retailer aiming to become a people and planet positive business. In 2021, the total IKEA climate footprint decreased by almost 1.6 million tonnes of CO₂ eq in absolute terms compared to baseline FY16, a reduction of 5.8%, while IKEA sales surpassed previous highs. This was the 3d consecutive year of climate footprint reduction despite increasing sales, meaning IKEA is on track to meet its set 2030 climate positive goals.

Cook joined IKEA in 2008 and held several senior sustainability positions at the company, and for the last 8 years she was member of the Executive Retail Management Team, the largest business division. During her time as CSO, Cook led a team of sustainability professionals in the global office, as well as sustainability experts integrated across the Retail, Shopping Centre and Customer Fulfilment business across 30 countries in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America.

For several years, ending in 2017, Cook served as co-chair of REAP, Retailers Environmental Action Programme, together with the EU Commission. Prior to IKEA, Cook worked as Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility at the Rezidor Hotel Group, operator of hotel brands Radisson Blu and Park Inn (300+ hotels in 50+ countries). During this period, Cook chaired the tourism branch of Prince of Wales Business Leader's Forum, a membership organization for all major international hotel brands.

Cook holds both a Technical Licentiate degree and a M.Sc. in Environmental Management, from the University of Lund, Sweden, and a M.Sc. in International Business Administration and Economics from Uppsala University, Sweden. She has lived in France and Belgium, but today lives in southern Sweden, with Canadian husband and two teenage daughters.

Cook has worked with, lectured and studied CSR/sustainability related topics since 1996, across academia, consultancy and business.

Pia Heidenmark Cook Speaking Topics

  • Implementing Successful Sustainability Strategy

    Based on 25+ years of implementing sustainability strategies across IKEA and other brands I share learnings and experiences framed around Why, What and How to make it happen.

  • Sustainability / ESG

    General presentation on why implementing sustainability strategies matter.

  • Circular Economy

    Sharing learnings from IKEAs circular journey testing new business models as well as supply chain and product design.

  • Climate Strategy

    Sharing learnings from IKEAs climate journey reducing emissions across the total value chain (scope 1, 2 and 3).

  • Change Management & Sustainability

    Sharing learnings from implementing sustainability and engaging employees. Sharing learnings from working as sustainability professional across many countries and years.

Pia Heidenmark Cook Videos

  • Is sustainability a core competency of your business?
    Sustainability is not just about the environment; it's about creating a sustainable business from an economic, environmental, and social perspective....
  • NEW trailer The Decade of Action Documentary
  • The future is made by today's actions | IKEA ONE HOME, ONE PLANET 2020
    How can systems, organisations and individuals act to create solutions to key social and environmental challenges facing the world? This was one of...

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  • How to book Pia Heidenmark Cook?

    Our booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure talent like Pia Heidenmark Cook for both live and virtual events for over 20 years. The team at All American Entertainment represents and listens to the needs of organizations and corporations seeking to hire keynote speakers, celebrities or entertainers for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment. Fill out a booking request form for Pia Heidenmark Cook, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get pricing information and check availability for Pia Heidenmark Cook or any other celebrity of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Pia Heidenmark Cook?

    Speaking fees for Pia Heidenmark Cook, or any other keynote speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The amount that Pia Heidenmark Cook charges to speak often varies according to the circumstances, including their schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. The speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Pia Heidenmark Cook, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
  • Who is the agent for Pia Heidenmark Cook?

    All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Pia Heidenmark Cook for clients worldwide for more than 20 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Pia Heidenmark Cook for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service talent booking agency?

    All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Pia Heidenmark Cook or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Pia Heidenmark Cook or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.

Pia Heidenmark Cook is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Implementing Successful Sustainability Strategy, Sustainability / ESG, Circular Economy, Climate Strategy and Change Management & Sustainability. The estimated speaking fee range to book Pia Heidenmark Cook for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Pia Heidenmark Cook generally travels from Sweden and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tensie Whelan, Sarah Kauss, Joan Michelson, Sylvia Acevedo and Afdhel Aziz. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Pia Heidenmark Cook for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Pia Heidenmark Cook Speaking Topics

  • Implementing Successful Sustainability Strategy

    Based on 25+ years of implementing sustainability strategies across IKEA and other brands I share learnings and experiences framed around Why, What and How to make it happen.

  • Sustainability / ESG

    General presentation on why implementing sustainability strategies matter.

  • Circular Economy

    Sharing learnings from IKEAs circular journey testing new business models as well as supply chain and product design.

  • Climate Strategy

    Sharing learnings from IKEAs climate journey reducing emissions across the total value chain (scope 1, 2 and 3).

  • Change Management & Sustainability

    Sharing learnings from implementing sustainability and engaging employees. Sharing learnings from working as sustainability professional across many countries and years.

Pia Heidenmark Cook Speaker Videos

  • Is sustainability a core competency of your business?
    Sustainability is not just about the environment; it's about creating a sustainable business from an economic, environmental, and social perspective. Watch Pia Heidenmark Cook talking with Lucas...
    NEW trailer The Decade of Action Documentary
  • The future is made by today's actions | IKEA ONE HOME, ONE PLANET 2020
    How can systems, organisations and individuals act to create solutions to key social and environmental challenges facing the world? This was one of the discussion topics during ONE HOME, ONE PLANET...
    We support #Solar4Buildings | Pia Heidenmark Cook, CSO
  • What does it mean to live a better life within the limits of one planet?
    Pia Heidenmark Cook, CSO at IKEA Group, at the Climate Week
    'Climate action starts at home' said Chief Sustainability Officer of IKEA, Pia Heidenmark Cook at the #ClimateWeekNYC Hub. Watch IKEA Group celebrate the #EV100 anniversary and listen to their...

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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