Christiana Figueres, 2022
Co-Founder, Global Optimism
Previous Speakers
Over the years, convening decision-makers from brands, retailers, suppliers, policymakers, and interconnected industries, the Summit has served as the nexus for agenda-setting discussions on the most critical environmental, social, and ethical issues facing our industry and planet.
A Showcase of Speakers from Past Years
HM The Queen of Denmark
Her Majesty The Queen of Denmark serves as the official Patronage of Global Fashion Agenda.
Demonstrating her unwavering commitment to sustainability, Her Majesty has attended every Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen since its inception in 2009, delivering impactful addresses to inspire global leaders.
Francois-Henri Pinault, 2019
Chairman and CEO, Kering
Ryan Gellert, 2024
CEO, Patagonia
Stella McCartney, 2019
Designer, Stella McCartney
Tommy Hilfiger, 2021
Principal Designer, Tommy Hilfiger Global
Jonathan Anderson, 2023
Creative Director, Loewe
Vanessa Friedman, 2024
Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic, New York Times
Yara Shahidi, 2020
Actress, Producer & Change Agent
Nazma Akter, 2019
Founder and Executive Director, Awaj Foundation
Paul Polman, 2024
Business Leader, Campaigner, Co-Author of Net Positive
Ellen MacArthur, 2018
Founder, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
Sammy Oteng, 2023
Senior Community Manager, The Or Foundation
Antoine Arnault, 2023
CEO, LVMH
Eileen Fisher, 2017
Founder, Eileen Fisher Inc.
Lily Cole, 2022
Author and Podcaster on Climate Solutions, Advisor for UNECE
Virginijus Sinkevičius, 2023
European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, EU
Lindita Xhaferi-Salihu, 2022
Lead, UNFCCC
Xiye Bastida, 2022
Climate Justice, Activist
Naiomi Glasses, 2024
Artist in Residence, Polo Ralph Lauren
Frans Timmermans, 2022
Executive Vice-President for the European Green Deal, European Commission
Syed Naved Husain, 2022
CEO, Beximco Limited
Harish Ahuja, 2024
Managing Director and Chairperson, Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd.
David Schneider, 2024
Co-CEO, Zalando SE
Nemanthie Kooragamage, 2024
Director, Group Sustainable Business, MAS Holdings
Omoyemi Akerele, 2024
Founder and Executive Director, Lagos Fashion Week and Style House Files
Halide Alagöz, 2024
Chief Product and Sustainability Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation
Majken Lund Daugaard, 2024
Legal Sustainability / Policy & Trade Restrictions Responsible, BESTSELLER
Adam Karlsson, 2024
CFO, H&M Group
John Hoke, 2022
Chief Design Officer, Nike
Amanda Nusz, 2024
Vice President, Product Quality & Responsible Sourcing, Target Corporation
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