Emma Slade Edmondson Keynote Speaker

Emma Slade Edmondson, a distinguished leader in creative strategic marketing, has become a widely sought-after speaker on sustainable and socially responsible business strategies. Spearheading ESE Consultancy, she has spent over a decade refining and executing transformational retail marketing and behaviour change campaigns for a broad range of UK’s eminent brands, charities, and social enterprises.

Edmondson’s impressive track record includes influential work with organisations such as Cancer Research UK, Shelter, Westfield, Universal, and Mayamiko. Her innovative and impactful projects often find their place in the spotlight of the UK and international press, including well-known publications like The Guardian, Huffington Post, Vogue, Grazia, and The Telegraph.

Leading the way in sustainable consumption, Edmondson was the mastermind behind several successful campaigns, notably Charity Fashion Live & The Love Not Landfill pop-up stores and campaigns. This extensive experience is further enhanced by her background in some of the world’s most prestigious advertising and marketing agencies. Her time at AMV BBDO, Proximity (Omnicom), The & Partnership, and Wieden + Kennedy allowed her to work across diverse industries, from fashion and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to automotive and finance.

Beyond her consultancy and campaign work, Edmondson’s insights are frequently sought out for public speaking engagements. She has delivered keynote addresses at high-profile events like Retail Week, Drapers Sustainability Conference, and The Impact Summit Glasgow. Her media presence extends to participation in the Channel 5 news as an opinion leader and appearances on podcasts such as ‘The Fringe of It’, where she engaged in a conversation with H&M. In addition, she has hosted important events such as the book launch for Lauren Bravo’s ‘How to Break up with Fast Fashion’.

With her multi-faceted role in the marketing and advertising industry, Emma Slade Edmondson continues to utilise her strategic prowess and creative ingenuity to propel brands towards a future of positive social and environmental impact.