Kerry Bannigan

Kerry Bannigan is a prominent leader in social impact and sustainable development, serving as the Managing Director and President of the Board of Directors at PVBLIC Foundation since 2012. This innovative non-profit organization mobilizes media, data, and technology to enhance social agendas worldwide. Bannigan is also a co-founder of the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network, promoting the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Executive Producer of the SDG Media Zone, a key platform at major UN events. Additional roles include Executive Director of the Fashion Impact Fund, which empowers women in the fashion industry, and Founder of the Conscious Fashion Campaign, aiming to elevate the visibility of women social entrepreneurs. Other entrepreneurial ventures include the Independent Retailer Month and Conference, and the Nolcha Shows during New York Fashion Week, emphasizing independent retailers and fashion designers. Bannigan's early career included strategic advising for initiatives like It’s On Us and the GREAT Britain campaign. Educationally, Bannigan holds a BA in English from Sheffield Hallam University.