Jonquil is an experienced leader with a proven track record of over 20 years in business transformation, sustainability, and the circular economy. Her expertise in fostering collaboration and partnerships between businesses, innovators, and policymakers will be key to expanding the Foundation’s reach and impact.
She comes from her position as CEO of Eunomia Research and Consulting, a social-environmental consultancy and research house. In this capacity, she set the company’s strategic direction, focused on circular, natural, and carbon economies, rooted in deep-seated policy and scientifically-sound expertise.
Previously she was Global Head of Sustainability and Climate Response at PA Consulting, where she led the COP26 campaign on the nexus between water and carbon emissions, as well as committing the firm to the Science-Based Targets Initiative. Prior to that she held various roles at Infosys over a 13 year period, latterly Global Head of Sustainable Business.
''I am absolutely thrilled to be stepping into the role of CEO at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, an organisation I’ve long admired for its groundbreaking work in the circular economy. I have spent the best part of my career working to ensure circularity, climate response, and sustainability are at the forefront of business strategy. I couldn’t be more excited to lead the Foundation at such a critical moment.
The shift to a regenerative, circular economy is no longer just a vision — it’s happening. Andrew has built an exceptional organisation and I look forward to working alongside inspiring individuals, partners, and changemakers to accelerate this transition, and together build a future in which business, society, and nature thrive.” – Jonquil Hackenberg.
Over the last decade, the Foundation has mobilised stakeholders across industries to embrace circular economy solutions to address global challenges such as plastic pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss. It has now set itself ambitious goals for 2030 to further expand its Network, deepen its impact, and empower the next generation of changemakers. Appointing the next CEO now gives the organisation a runway to deliver on these goals.
