Simon Henzell-Thomas is currently the Director of Climate and Nature at Ingka Group (IKEA) where he is leading the climate agenda. Prior to this his current role he was the Director of Global Public Affairs, Advocacy & Transparency for Ingka Group where he lead the global Public Affairs, Advocacy & Transparency functions, driving change in society through purpose-led advocacy and campaigning, influencing public policy and ensuring the highest standards of corporate transparency. Simon has also held positions in the IKEA sustainability function in Sweden, leading the human rights strategy development and partnership-building. Before that, he was Head of Sustainability & Ethical Trade at The Body Shop, which then became part of the part of the L’Oréal Group.

He has over nearly 20 years of experience working with and for global blue-chip retailers in a number of senior leadership roles. He has a background in change management, executive and non-executive leadership, corporate sustainability, human rights, multi-stakeholder partnerships, advocacy, stakeholder engagement and corporate transparency.