Simon Henzell-Thomas

Simon Henzell-Thomas currently serves as the Global Director of Climate & Nature at Ingka Group (IKEA), a role commenced in February 2023 focused on leading the climate and nature agenda. Prior to this position, Simon held various leadership roles at IKEA, including Global Director of Public Affairs, Advocacy & Transparency (July 2012 - December 2022), where responsibilities included global public affairs strategy and advocacy. Earlier experience includes roles at The Body Shop, Business in the Community, and The People's Trust for Endangered Species, where Simon specialized in sustainability, ethical trade, and stakeholder engagement. Academic qualifications include an MSc in Business Strategy, Politics and the Environment from the University of London and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Sussex.