Dr Stuart Poore is currently Director of Corporate Stewardship at WWF-UK, leading the

organisation’s interface with the business community across a range of global environmental

priorities including timber, seafood, freshwater, food, finance and extractives.

Prior to WWF, he worked as a Sustainability Consultant, specialising in supporting businesses

and NGOs with all aspects of Corporate Sustainability strategy and communications. His

diverse client portfolio included Virgin Management (designing the Virgin Group

Sustainability strategy) and TFT, a global non profit that helps major retailers such as Nestlé

and B&Q ensure the responsible sourcing of products.

Previously, Stuart spent 4 years as Director of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at

Virgin Media where he oversaw the company's management of its social and environmental

impact. Under Stuart's leadership, Virgin Media developed a distinctive focus on helping

people lead sustainable digital lifestyles and an innovative approach to communication and

engagement using digital entertainment. Prior to Virgin, he led Corporate Responsibility at

the QinetiQ Group, a leading international defence technology and security company.

He has a doctorate in International Politics and is Chairman of the Global Association of

Corporate Sustainability Officers (GACSO).