Director - Corporate Stewardship, WWF-UK,
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).